I feel that our economy is struggling as it is, right now. We need to generate more jobs. We need people to help grow our economy. We need people who are innovative, and that all comes when you're younger and you're better able to adapt to changes in the world, with what's happening in technology, with what's happening in our political environment, not only in Canada but throughout the world. We need people who can help us advance our economy and grow, and become more significant in the world in that sense. That's where the economic class of immigrants fits in. I believe we need to grow that base first, before moving further with aging parents and grandparents.
On October 25th, 2016. See this statement in context.