Not Enough Workers for Construction Jobs in Canada
The Canadian government's plan for housing is to boost supply. This plan was laid out in the government's spring budget. In recent years, Canada has averaged about 200,000 new housing units annually. The government has promised to double the country's current rate of new construction over the next decade.Canadian Visa Professionals reported that this plan generated skepticism from analysts. Robert Kavcic stated that even if dollars become doughnuts, this won't happen. The senior economist with the Bank of Montreal said the statement not because of a lack of good intentions. Instead, he said it because of the scarcity of skilled labour in the construction sector. Economists Doubt the Feasibility of the Construction Plan Robert Kavcic of the Bank of Montreal pointed out that housing completions have been at the highest…
