The American public expressed its preference for reduced immigration in electing President Trump to a second term. Yet underlying demographic realities show that those current policy preferences stand at cross-purposes with the needs of the U.S. economy. In a recent report, the Congressional ... READ MORE >
Immigration
Morning market minute: Net immigration, population growth and U.S. employment
The U.S. December employment report will most likely show a net increase of 180,000 jobs with the risk of a stronger print because of seasonal fluctuations, a post-hurricane rebound in hiring as well as solid gains in government, health care, education, and leisure and hospitality, The unemployment is ... READ MORE >
Immigration is key to solving Canada’s labour shortage
There is no denying it: Canada is experiencing a historic labour shortage. The job market has been running hot for months, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.9%, the lowest on record. The pandemic and subsequent reopening have been the catalyst. At the onset of the pandemic, workers were laid ... READ MORE >