Megaprojects Anchor Growth as Demographics Tighten
Manitoba’s 20-year outlook is shaped by our demographic outlook. In the near term, a federal policy shift that slowed newcomer arrivals is expected to fade, however population aging and a modestly declining natural rate of population growth—which has been trending down for decades—will weigh on population growth.
In light of an aging population and reduced immigration, what will the impact be on the province’s long-term GDP outlook? How will Manitoba’s industry mix of employment shift over the next 20 years, and which sectors are expected to add the most jobs of any sector? What major projects will support investment over the forecast period, and why?
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