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Canada’s reliance on foreign workers could hold back wages and productivity, economist says

Temporary foreign workers can be financially attractive to businesses, says a University of Waterloo economist, but access to that worker pool can undermine the push to be more productive.

“Labour shortages are not a problem, they’re a blessing,” said Mikal Skuterud, a professor in the university’s Department of Economics.

His comments come as Ottawa prepares to release its next Immigration Levels Plan and introduce changes to how Canada selects skilled immigrants for permanent residence.


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