Justin’s Immigration Scam (and the Cannabis Solution) – Cannabis | weed | marijuana

In a previous post, I outlined Justin’s immigration scam and the cannabis solution. I received a few messages regarding this piece. One was investigation, the other was hate, and I am disgusted and offended that anyone would contradict me. They are obviously more interested in promoting misinformation.

Was just a joke.

While the last post focused on Justin’s apparent corruption at McKinsey, this post goes into more detail about the economics of immigration. Even if the Trudeau administration hasn’t turned over $66 million in taxpayers’ money to a global consulting firm, even if it’s used the immigration bureaucracy that’s already in place, we still have a problem.

Canada is going through a massive demographic shift, and importing more people won’t fix it. Luckily there is a solution and yes it is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). But I’ll explain in more detail how it works.

How we got here

It’s hard to spot the problem when we first see it. Since Canada’s founding in 1867, the federal government has had a broad, open immigration policy. And since the 1960s, there has been widespread support for open-door immigration policies across the political spectrum.

But let’s get to the bottom of it, because there isn’t just one monolithic federal immigration policy.

Canada has a points-based immigration system known as Express Entry, which allows qualified workers to immigrate to the country. Candidates receive points based on education, work experience, language skills and age. The government invites those with the highest scores to apply for permanent residency.

But Canada also has programs for family sponsorships, refugees and foreign temporary workers. The government sets annual immigration targets and regularly updates its policies to meet the country’s economic and societal needs, as determined by the federal bureaucracy.

Or at least once. Justin Trudeau has outsourced Canada’s immigration goals and policies to McKinsey, the global firm affiliated with the World Economic Forum. They want half a million new Canadians every year. Can Canada’s infrastructure handle it? Doesn’t matter.

Well, what kind of immigrants does Canada welcome? While Canada has an express entry system for skilled workers, the focus under the Justin Trudeau administration was on family reunification and refugees.

But even if Canadians go to the polls this year and elect enough Conservative MPs for Poilievre to form a government, many of those skilled workers will already be in their 30s and 40s.

Unlike in the US, where young South Americans cross the border. Or in the EU, where young migrants risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea. In Canada, immigrants arrive by plane. These aren’t your 20-year-old kids who want a better life. They are already established adults who want to live a better life.

The difference? The older group does not pay as much into the system before retirement. The net financial benefit of immigration is lost if an immigrant spends less time paying into the system than he will receive in old age.

Justin’s immigration scam

The problem with Canadian immigration is that the people arriving are much older. Because of the government pyramid schemes introduced in the 20th century, all levels of Canadian government need a higher birth rate. You don’t get it from the current population.

So they boost immigration to fill the gaps. But as mentioned above, the problem of prioritizing family reunions and older immigrants makes this economic argument virtually irrelevant.

Furthermore, until recently, the government actively ignored immigration corruption. Over the past 23 years, many people have immigrated to Canada to buy real estate.

And that’s it.

They want a Canadian passport and a place to hide their wealth. They don’t take jobs and live somewhere else.

Combine that with the NIMBYism of local politicians, provincial governments’ anti-rental policies, and federal rate manipulation – and you have a housing bubble – people who were born in Canada and can’t even afford to live here.

Justin Trudeau announced new property laws so foreigners can only buy (most types of) property if they live here. Too little, too late, say some critics. Not to mention the unintended consequences.

It may be bad optics to have vacant luxury homes in Vancouver. But the tax revenues from this system tell a different story.

Don’t worry, says the Justin worshiper. We can tax Alberta tar. It doesn’t matter that we didn’t invest the money in the export infrastructure. Or Ottawa’s general anti-carbon stance.

The fact is: the Ponzi schemes of the 20th century are dissolving. We always knew this would happen once baby boomers retired. The difference is that massive immigration will not solve these demographic problems.

If anything, they will raise cultural and ethnic issues, possibly questions about the nature of the Canadian state, the rule of law and what constitutes Canadian culture.

Justin’s immigration policy is a scam. Here’s how to fix it.

How does a special economic zone work?

If you are a regular reader, you know that I am in favor of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) as a way to liberalize the cannabis economy.

For those who need an introduction, a SEZ is a geographic area with economic and other laws that are more open market oriented than a country’s typical or national laws. In this context, an SEZ designed to increase foreign investment, trade and economic growth would keep an eye on the supply chain. As a rule, we integrate hemp into our manufacturing processes.

SEZs often have relaxed regulations, lower taxes and other incentives for businesses operating within their borders. That provides motivation. Real-world examples include the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in China and the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai.

A cannabis special economic zone in Canada to combat Justin’s immigration scam

SEZs tend to be more general and have no specific industry focus. These zones can provide a more favorable business environment for various companies and industries. But we can design special economic zones to encourage the development of a specific sector like cannabis.

With that in mind, the federal government (which is not headed by Justin Trudeau) would set up a special economic zone specifically to attract companies in the cannabis sector and to manufacture certain products.

SEZs are of course no guarantee of success. A successful SEZ depends on various factors, such as the attractiveness of the incentives, the availability of skilled workers and the macroeconomic environment.

But there are practical examples. And not just in third world countries.

For example, in the United States there are several different economic development zones such as B. Foreign trade and empowerment zones. These zones offer tax incentives and other benefits to companies operating within their borders.

Similarly, some countries in Europe have established industrial and technology parks that offer similar benefits to businesses.

In fact, there are already several programs similar to SWZ in this country. Canada has several designated foreign trade zones (FTZs) within the country where companies can import, store and process goods without paying specific duties or taxes.

Canada has also established various Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and several Business and Innovation Centers (BICs) designed to help businesses grow.

So this idea is not that far fetched.

What would incentivize a Canadian cannabis SEZ?

A house made of hemp bricks

How could an SEZ fight Justin’s immigration fraud?

Consider how plastic manufacturers use fossil fuels in the production process and how hemp could replace them.

Currently, the main raw material used in plastic manufacturing is a hydrocarbon-based compound called polymer, which manufacturers extract from natural gas or petroleum.

But plant biomass, like cannabis-based material, can be converted into hydrocarbon-based polymers through a process called pyrolysis. Manufacturers can use this as a raw material for plastic production.

This is the advantage of a low-tax, regulation-free environment like a SEZ. Entrepreneurs can figure out how to make hemp-based polymers easily replicable and profitable.

Consider what a SEZ could do with cannabis biomass:

1. Direct Combustion: Entrepreneurs can burn biomass directly to generate heat and electricity. This usually happens in power plants that are specially designed for burning biomass, or in combined heat and power (CHP) plants.
2. Gasification: Entrepreneurs can convert biomass into a gaseous fuel such as syngas through gasification. You can then use this gas to generate electricity or as a feedstock for the manufacture of chemicals and fuels.
3. Anaerobic Digestion: Microorganisms can break down biomass to produce biogas, mainly methane and carbon dioxide. Entrepreneurs can use this biogas to generate electricity and heat, or clean it and use it as fuel.
4. Pyrolysis: Biomass can be heated without oxygen to produce bio-oil. Entrepreneurs can use this liquid fuel in internal combustion engines and boilers.
5. Biodiesel: Entrepreneurs can convert biomass into biodiesel through transesterification, which removes glycerol from fat. Business owners can use biodiesel in diesel engines to replace or blend with fossil diesel.

A Canadian Special Economic Zone will not solve our demographic problem. It doesn’t erase Justin’s immigration fraud and corruption. But it gives hope for the future. A SEZ creates jobs and rewards entrepreneurial spirit.

And with many northern Ontario communities losing their population, an SEZ could be established in an area where roads and basic infrastructure are already built.

If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. No damage, no foul. But there’s no point in not trying.