Canada faces challenges in preparing for the influx of immigrants, including issues with affordable housing, access to healthcare, and credentialing for professionals. The country struggles with shortages of doctors and a lack of affordable housing, causing concerns about backlash against immigrants. Amidst these challenges, the concept of the Canadian dream remains elusive, defined by its capaciousness and the difficulty in pinpointing a singular identity.
As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of a three-part series.)
- SOURCES:
- Zeke Hernandez, professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
- William Kerr, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.
- David Leonhardt, senior writer at the New York Times.
- Sindhu Mahadevan, creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.
- Marc Miller, Member of Parliament and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada.
- Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- RESOURCES:
- The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, by Zeke Hernandez (2024, available for pre-order).
- "The Border Where Different Rules Apply," by Seth Freed Wessler (The New York Times Magazine, 2023).
- "Last Year, Canada Became My Home. Feeling Like a Canadian Will Take a Bit Longer," by Sindhu Mahadevan (CBC News, 2023).
- "Canadians Are Starting to Sour on Migration," (The Economist, 2023).
- The Gift of Global Talent: How Migration Shapes Business, Economy & Society, by William Kerr (2018).