It is kind of fun watching politicians such as Pierre Poilievre rail against the World Economic Forum. I kind of like Pierre but the fact the WEF is such red meat these days makes me chuckle given that just a few years ago it was dismissed as a worthless talking shop where people went to rub elbows with the rich and famous. Now it is positioned by some as a secret cabal controlling the global economy. FYI, you should probably be more concerned about Jackson Hole than the WEF (JK!).
There are two counties in the north Restigouche and Gloucester that are and continue to be neglected with respect to economic development which forced people to seek work elsewhere.
Secondly and it’s a touchy subject but it needs to be said.
Bilingualism has made unilingual English job seekers leave.
When my home town of Dalhousie took in the village of Darlington decades ago we had a population of approximately 7,000.
Based on the 2016 census figures the population is 3,126.
The 2011 census numbers were 3,512.
Average age 52.7. 47% Male 53% Female.
The largest age group were people aged 65 and over. The next largest group was comprised of those aged 55 to 64.
I’m quite certain in 2023 those figures are fairly accurate plus or minus the population difference.
The outward migration is a two fold problem.
There are two counties in the north Restigouche and Gloucester that are and continue to be neglected with respect to economic development which forced people to seek work elsewhere.
Secondly and it’s a touchy subject but it needs to be said.
Bilingualism has made unilingual English job seekers leave.
When my home town of Dalhousie took in the village of Darlington decades ago we had a population of approximately 7,000.
Based on the 2016 census figures the population is 3,126.
The 2011 census numbers were 3,512.
Average age 52.7. 47% Male 53% Female.
The largest age group were people aged 65 and over. The next largest group was comprised of those aged 55 to 64.
I’m quite certain in 2023 those figures are fairly accurate plus or minus the population difference.
Amen
Thanks for your thoughts David. Insightful as always.
Great to hear Herb too!