Why Canada Can't Solve Its Population Problem with Immigration

Some economists argue that Canada is in a population trap where it can no longer afford to keep bringing in new immigrants at the same rate that it currently is.

Skilled migration, if managed correctly, can be a big boost to any economy, especially advanced economies that have low birth rates and an ageing population.

It could make this problem a lot worse here than anywhere else in the world.

Canada is welcoming in nearly half a million new migrants every year .

Immigration is a powerful tool that advanced economies have to maintain their economic growth.

The most immediately obvious consequences of so many people moving into a limited amount of space is that they're going to significantly increase demand for a limited supply of housing.

Canada already has a serious problem caused by its much larger and much more productive neighbour to the South .

Canada is effectively doubling the amount of people it's bringing into the country in a year .

The increase in numbers raises questions about how that boost in numbers was supplied.

Canada welcomes a lot of students, which could be a great opportunity since the country is training its own skilled workforce that are literally paying for the privilege.