Fraser Institute Study: Canada Added No Private-Sector Jobs (2019-2024)
What happened
The Fraser Institute published a study comparing private-sector job creation in Canadian provinces and U.S. states over the five-year period from 2019 to 2024. The study found that the United States added 7.6 private-sector jobs per 1,000 working-aged people, while Canada added none. At the provincial level, British Columbia had the worst record throughout the Pacific Northwest, and Alberta was among the worst performers compared to other energy-producing states.
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Why it matters
The findings indicate that Canada has performed poorly compared to the United States in creating private-sector jobs. If Canada's job creation had matched the U.S. rate since 2019, the country would have created an additional 554,000 private-sector jobs in 2024.
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Who's involved
- Fraser InstitutePublished the study comparing job creation rates in Canada and the U.S.
- AlbertaIdentified as one of the worst performers in private-sector job growth in the study.
- British ColumbiaIdentified as having the worst record of private-sector job growth in the Pacific Northwest.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlbertaSpeculative
Alberta might face pressure on investment and consumer demand if private-sector job creation remains low.
- British ColumbiaSpeculative
British Columbia could experience slower labor market growth and reduced consumer demand if job creation continues at a low rate.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New Fraser Institute data may strengthen Canadian Taxpayers Federation's critiqueNew Fraser Institute data may strengthen Canadian Taxpayers Federation's critiqueLikely
- How could the Fraser Institute's job creation study affect Justin Trudeau's government?The study could challenge the government's narrative on labor market healthLikely
- Fraser Institute study challenges government's job growth narrativeGovernment of Canada may face pressure to adjust economic policies following job creation study.Likely
- Fraser Institute study may prompt House of Commons review of job creationThe Fraser Institute study could influence House of Commons debates on economic policyPossible
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The entities involved
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Alberta
province of Canada
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British Columbia
province of Canada
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Fraser Institute
Public policy think tank
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- Federal immigration targets are affecting provincial workforce planning in British Columbia.
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