Quebec must boost productivity to overcome labour market mismatch: think tank
Even an increase in the labour pool through higher immigration wouldn’t be enough to fill all vacant jobs during the next decade, according to the Institut du Québec.
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Even an increase in the labour pool through higher immigration wouldn’t be enough to fill all vacant jobs during the next decade, according to the Institut du Québec.
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While Quebec’s official immigration targets have remained largely stable in recent years, the real number of newcomers in the province has surged due to an increasing reliance on temporary workers who often face more precarious conditions and long waits for permanent residency, a recent study has revealed.
Three experts who spoke with The Canadian Press said the growth in temporary immigration can help companies meet their needs in a tightening labour market, but the province needs to do more to adjust to the new reality in order to better serve both newcomers and its own goals.
MONTREAL — While Quebec’s official immigration targets have remained largely stable in recent years, the real number of newcomers in the province has surged due to an increasing reliance on temporary workers who often face more precarious conditions