Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
While immigration targets in Canada decreased during COVID-19, trends indicate a powerful rebound in the pandemic recovery period. In 2021, nearly 90% of all population growth was driven by immigration and Statistics Canada forecasts that it will account for 100% by 2050. Immigrants tend to be younger and comprise much of the “working age” population, which is advantageous as Canada faces an aging population. However, despite their high levels of education, immigrants are more likely to work in jobs that do not match their training and education. Particularly for those with degrees in medicine, immigrants are six times more likely to work in jobs that do not match their training. This report emphasizes that poor recognition of international credentials is still a primary obstacle for immigrants in Canada. More work must be done to eliminate these barriers and ensure that Canada is utilizing the skills of these individuals to their full potential.