The U.S. Presidential Election is over, and Trump’s back in office. Now, if you are like me, this might not be the result you were hoping for, but it is what we have got. The whole world was watching this election because the U.S. President has a huge impact on economies, policies, and markets worldwide.
A lot of people are saying Trump’s return might bring recession, inflation, and higher interest rates, so there’s definitely some worry. But instead of focusing on the negatives, let’s take a different view and look at a few ways Trump’s policies could actually bring POSITIVES to Canada, especially for Toronto’s real estate market.
Here are three areas where we might find some new opportunities.
Factor 1: Retaining Canadian Talent
First, let’s talk about keeping talent in Canada. In the past, Canada has often been seen as a “training ground” for skilled professionals, especially in fields like healthcare and tech. Many talented people complete their education and start their careers here, but then they head off to the U.S., where there are often more job opportunities and higher pay.
This “brain drain” has been a real challenge, especially since Canadians pay a lot in taxes to support education and healthcare training. After all that investment, of course we want to keep these skilled professionals here instead of seeing them contribute in the US.
So when Trump tightened immigration policies, we may be the beneficiary.
Think about it: more Canadian-trained doctors, nurses, and specialists will stay here, boosting our healthcare system. which may means shorter wait times, better access to specialists, and better healthcare overall. This is a chance for us to rebuild a healthcare system we were once proud of. Hopefully everyoe can all have a family doctor in the near future.
And it’s not just healthcare. Our tech industry is growing fast, and if more of our tech grads stay, we’ll see even more startups, new ideas, and progress in areas like AI, software, and green tech. These skilled people can help grow our economy and position Canada as a top player in tech and business.
Sure, more skilled workers staying here or even returning to Canada could mean more demand for housing, especially in cities like Toronto. But beyond real estate, I love to see when talents stay in Canada.
Factor 2: Increased International Interest in Canadian Companies
Now, let’s talk about Canada’s potential to attract new international investment. With Trump’s return, we might see more economic uncertainty in the U.S. and elsewhere. And when things feel unstable, Canada is often seen as a safe, attractive place to invest.
Even though foreign investors are restricted from buying Canadian residential real estate, Canada is still a strong destination for international capital, especially in high-growth sectors like tech.
This could mean more job opportunities in fields like software development, engineering, and healthcare. More jobs mean more demand for skilled workers, which can reduce unemployment and boost the economy.
With a growing talent pool contributing to GDP, we’ll naturally see an increased need for housing to support these workers.
Factor 3: Attracting Top Talent to Strengthen Canada’s Workforce
Finally, Trump’s immigration policies could make Canada a top choice for skilled professionals.
With fewer immigrants overall and more talent to choose from, Canada can be more selective. Instead of just focusing on numbers, we can prioritize those with the skills we need most. When everyone is able to make a living, crime rate rate will be lower. Recently we all witnessed higher crime rate, we definitely need to reverse it.
So, while Trump’s return might not be what some people wanted, there is another way to look at it.
Here is the thing.
If you’re always looking for problems, problems are also looking for you.
So let’s staying positive.
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