The growing number of interjurisdictional workers (IJWs) in Canada’s North means government and private sector planners need to grow a new awareness of the serious economic impact these workers can cause. -By Joseph Warren

Interjurisdictional workers (IJWs) are an essential part of keeping Canada’s public and private sector going throughout the Northern provinces. However, the growing number of these workers means that their economic impact can no longer be ignored. Here, the benefits, challenges, and estimated future impact of IJWs in Canada’s North will be discussed with an eye toward realistic and practical outcomes.

The Benefits Interjurisdiction....