Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
Atlantic Canada has become a more popular destination for immigrants and Canadians alike. Immigration contributed to an increase of permanent residents from 3% (in 2015) to 5.7% (in early 2022).
Most immigrants to the area are economic immigrants (below age 65), coming from Asia and West Africa. Additionally, in 2021 over 22,000 Canadians relocated to Atlantic Canada from other provinces. Continued growth in Atlantic Canada is forecasted with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s ambitious immigration targets, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the increasing number of international students.
As density expands, however, economists caution that a new set of challenges may arise, such as affordable housing and infrastructure. Nevertheless, increasing growth across the Atlantic will result in higher wages and consumer spending. Overall, it will have a positive impact on the region.