Liberals did it intentionally, to provide cheap votes. And Conservatives do nothing to stop this scheme. Family members are brought in as unpaid labor to babysit while their sons and daughters work for minimal wage. Many get old age securit without contributing red cent to Canadian economy.
Canadian taxpayers foot the bill. Once they retire, old age security will be depleted and gone. Sorry suckers, you kept silent while the scam was going on.
Have you seen the latest Waterhouse Price blurb about Toronto having the highest level of education ? Sure, PhDs are driving taxis and delivering pizza. Educated immigrants are tricked into getting into Canada, only to be told that their credentials are no good because lack of "Canadian experience". Even when they come from UK or other industrialized nations.
Not only are they bringing in Granny and Gramps but once they are here Granny and Gramps are sponsoring in their elderly brothers and sisters.