Financial Post: ‘They’re not lining up anymore’: Policy must respond to need for skilled immigrants

Rebecca Walberg

It’s a truism that Canada is a nation of immigrants, but in the years ahead, demographics — an aging population and low birthrate — and changing employment patterns, with increased demand for specific skills, indicate the role of immigrants in the Canadian economy will only grow.

Currently, the country welcomes 250,000 newcomers each year, and by 2030, Statistics Canada forecasts that 80% of all labour market growth will depend upon immigrants. Attracting and retaining the right immigrants, and helping them realize their full potential as Canadians, is increasingly crucial to prosperity and economic growth.

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Source: Financial Post