Immigration and demography reshape British Columbia society
Paul Willcocks notes StatsCan forecasts that by 2017 one in three British Columbians will be members of visible minorities and that Vancouver may have a visible majority. He argues Canada must openly discuss these sweeping changes shaping life across the province.
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Canada set to welcome more immigrants amid changing workforce
The piece argues immigration is essential to counter aging and shrinking numbers. By 2017, visible minorities grow to 1.7 million province wide, with Vancouver absorbing most of the rise. Employers must adapt marketing and talent strategies to a plural workforce and consumer base.
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