Canada's Ambitious Immigration Experiment, Explained
Big Take20 Juni 2023

Canada's Ambitious Immigration Experiment, Explained

Anti-immigration sentiment has been rising on the right in many countries around the world, including the US, UK, France and Italy–even as these nations are grappling with declining birth rates and aging work forces. Canada has decided to try an entirely different approach: welcoming in large numbers of immigrants to fill key jobs and boost the economy. So, how’s it working?

Bloomberg reporter Randy Thanthong-Knight walks us through the ups and downs of this ambitious experiment.

Read more: Mass Immigration Experiment Gives Canada an Edge in Global Race for Labor

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