Don’t make election about immigration, corporate Canada tells political leaders
As the baby-boomer generation ages, experts say Canada – like other
western countries – will need a steady influx of workers to fill jobs
and to fund social programs, like public health care, through taxes.
western countries – will need a steady influx of workers to fill jobs
and to fund social programs, like public health care, through taxes.
Thanks to the stronger economy, Canadian companies have already been
dealing with labour shortages. Healthy employment growth has tightened
job markets, making it more difficult for firms to find workers.
“Every job that sits empty is a person not paying taxes … We have job
shortages across the country and they’re just not at the high end,”
said Hyder, who added his members are well aware that immigration has
become a tricky political issue.
“We’re worried about that in the sense that the public can very easily go to a xenophobic place.”