Please explain why they are incompatible.
>From what I understand, immigrants contribute more than they take
(as do all workers, I believe)
Ye Ol' golden straightjacket seems more of a problem: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/03/international/americas/03CANA.html
Canada's Finance Chief Ousted, Igniting Crisis by CLIFFORD KRAUSS
"Mr. Martin, 63, was generally considered the most respected member of the cabinet. He is credited with having brought the government deficit, which stood at more than $20 billion in 1994, under control.
He substantially reduced government spending in health and education, bringing protests from many citizens but cheers from Canadian and foreign investors. Canada's credit ratings and the Canadian dollar have rebounded in recent months, accompanied by a large infusion of investment in manufacturing and firmer stock market prices.
Mr. Martin's importance to the economy was underscored on April Fools' Day, when a political gossip Web site announced that he was resigning. It was a joke, but the farce caused the Canadian dollar to tumble sharply. Liberal Party leaders have warned in recent days that his departure may do lasting damage to the Canadian currency and economy."