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Rupa Banerjee, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Toronto Metropolitan University

Immigrants could be the solution to Canada's labour shortage, but they need to be supported

New Canadians take part in a virtual citizenship ceremony in December 2020. Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever before. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

Immigration is largely accepted as one of the best strategic responses to Canada’s declining birth rates, aging population and labour market shortages. In many ways, immigrants are now positioned to be the saviours of Canada’s post-pandemic recovery.

Even with steadily rising numbers and the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are more favourable towards immigration than ever before.

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