Edmonton Journal · Vancouver Sun
Patrick MacKenzie
Publishing · On our record since 2017
Where this writer stands
Immigration1 piece
Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“There is a strong demographic incentive against turning off the tap. To keep our current standard of living, we will need more (and more productive) workers to offset retirements.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: Tailor immigration to employers' needsOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jul 24, 2026
- Opinion: Immigration is still a part of Canada’s future. Let’s make sure we get it rightOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Apr 9, 2026
- Opinion: Recognizing immigrants’ credentials is important — but it’s just one piece of the puzzleOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Feb 21, 2024
- Patrick MacKenzie: Talent testing allows Canada not to waste the skills of new immigrantsOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Dec 13, 2018
- Opinion: Let's have an honest conversation about immigrationOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Dec 22, 2017
- Opinion: Let's have an honest conversation about immigrationOpinion · Vancouver Sun · Dec 22, 2017