Ottawa’s immigration cuts threaten provincial economy
Feb 4th, 2025
Ottawa’s recent changes to immigration will strain Newfoundland and Labrador’s social security programs.
Dr. Yolande Pottie-Sherman, Department of Geography, and Dr. Tony Fang, Department of Economics, Ӱɴý University, comment on impact of immigration cuts to Newfoundland and Labrador's workforce strategies in priority sectors.
Dr. Pottie-Sherman, specializes in immigration, says the cuts will hurt the province’s “immigration momentum.” Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique age demographics and comparatively low immigration numbers make the province more vulnerable to new restrictions.