Minister: Immigration Reform Strategic Priorities
“In order to combat the realities of a declining and ageing population we must achieve positive net immigration,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “this Ministry is steadfast in ensuring that the goal of immigration reform is one that all of Bermuda benefits.”
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 2], the Minister said, ”No matter what side of the political compass one sits on there should be an honest and general acceptance that our current system simply is not efficient.
“Successive Government administrations have failed to adequately invest time and capital in the reforms and resources required. Therefore, there should be a consensus that we need to achieve the strategic priorities of the Government’s reform strategy.