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Journal article

Temporary Migration and Labour Market Responsiveness in the Prairie Provinces

Date

2010

Authors

Robert Vineberg

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the role of temporary migration as a component of the broader labour
market in the Prairie Provinces. It also looks at the links between temporary and permanent migration in the
context of today’s Western economy and labour market.

Journal title

Canadian Issues/Thèmes canadiens

Issue

Spring/printemps

Page numbers

37-41

Publisher

Association for Canadian Studies / Association d'études canadiennes

Place published

Montréal

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Economic sectors

Agriculture and horticulture workers, Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing, General farm workers, Harvesting labourers, and Mine labourers

Content types

Policy analysis

Target groups

Policymakers, Journalists, Public awareness, Employers, agencies and their representatives, and Researchers

Geographical focuses

Canada, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, Other provinces, Federal, and Nova Scotia

Spheres of activity

Economics, Law, Management of human resources, and Political science

Languages

English