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Why is immigration important to Canada?
June 8, 2020
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Canada’s acceptance of immigrants demonstrates compassion and leadership, and enhances our global standing.
Immigrants …
- boost trade ties between Canada and the world
- strengthen culture and diversity
- are motivated, innovative, and entrepreneurial
Population Growth
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Canada’s fertility rate is 1.5 babies per woman, well below the replacement rate of 2.1
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By 2030, Canada’s 9.2 million baby boomers will all be of retirement age
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Immigration currently drives 82% of Canada’s population growth
Labour force growth
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Canada’s worker-to-retiree ratio in 2036 will be 3:1
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Canada’s worker-to-retiree ratio in 2036 will be 3:1
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By 2030, immigration could add 5 million workers to the labour market
Immigration will account for 100% of labour force growth over the next five years
Find more immigration research here.