Equality of opportunity

Jason Kenney comments on the skilled newcomer tax credit proposed by the Ontario Liberals.

"I think we should pursue equality of opportunity for all Canadians," he said. "I don’t think it’s helpful for newcomers or anyone else to start dividing Canadians based on the longevity of their residency in Canada."

Kenney said people have suggested a similar idea to him but he said he didn’t think it was fair. He said he didn’t think it was the solution to the province’s "very significant" unemployment problem.

Mr. Kenney’s government does have a Federal Internship for Newcomers program and has committed $22-million to the Bridge Training program for skilled immigrants, in partnership with the McGuinty government.