Rebekah Young

Nicholas Keung, an immigration reporter at the Toronto Star, joins experts Rebekah Young, Mikal Skuterud, and Dan Hiebert to dissect Canada’s immigration dilemmas. They delve into the recent surge of temporary residents and its strain on resources, debating public sentiment surrounding immigration. The group highlights the necessity of a balanced immigration policy that addresses labor shortages while managing public concerns. Key insights include potential reforms and the impact of upcoming government plans on both the economy and society.

Rebekah Young, Vice President and head of inclusion and resilience economics at Scotiabank, dives into the urgency of timely fiscal updates in Canada. She highlights the potential fallout from the government's decision to forgo a spring budget, emphasizing the risks to market confidence and transparency. Young also discusses the planned debt increase under Carney's leadership and its implications for investment and productivity in Canada, advocating for clear guidelines to navigate economic uncertainty.

Rebekah Young, Head of Inclusion and Resilience Economics at Scotiabank, discusses the shortage of critical minerals used in modern technology. She highlights the importance of these minerals for clean technologies, the challenges of obtaining them, Canada's current deposits, and the future demand. Nearshoring and collaboration among countries are potential solutions, emphasizing the need for policy harmonization.