Work in Progress: How Immigration Can Address Labour Shortages in Residential Construction

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Work in Progress: How Immigration Can Address Labour Shortages in Residential Construction

Immigration
Pages:20 pages45 min read

Author: Alice Craft, Fabien Forge, Kathryn Dennler

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Construction of new homes is essential to addressing housing availability and affordability in Canada. Immigration programs can address current and forecasted labour shortages in the residential construction sector—and help Canada achieve its goals.

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In this research, we look at how Canada could help meet the goal to build 3.5 million new homes by 2031 by increasing the supply of immigrants with skills needed for residential construction.

How can immigration programs address labour shortages in the residential construction sector? Which construction occupations will have the highest labour gap in residential construction by 2030? How can Canada’s immigration system be tweaked to select people with skills in in-demand occupations?

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Key findings
Housing challenges lie ahead for Canada
Residential construction faces acute labour shortages
Building the talent pool within residential construction
Promising practices show a way forward
Existing immigration programs exclude a key occupation
Credential recognition needs improvement
Appendix A—List of recommendations
Appendix B—Methodology
Appendix C—Bibliography

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