Are Robots Coming for Our Jobs? The Economic Impact of Automation on Northern Ontario’s Economy

Are Robots Coming for Our Jobs? The Economic Impact of Automation on Northern Ontario’s Economy

Back to News Dr. Bakhtiar Moazzami
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December 19, 2019 | Dr. Bakhtiar Moazzami
Automation can have both positive and negative effects on economies. Some say that automation can lead to rising productivity, income, and standard of living. On the other hand, concerns include the fact that new technologies could accelerate the pace of change and bring unprecedented occupational disruption and unemployment. This report examines the impact of automation on industries, jobs, income, income distribution, and communities in Northern Ontario. While examining employment trends in Canada, Ontario, and Northern Ontario during the past 25 years, the study finds that the […]

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