Summary
This book answered a question I'd never thought to ask: why does Canada actually want immigrants? Not the feel-good answer — the real, structural one. Saunders makes the case that Canada is massively underpopulated for its size and potential, and that immigration isn't just a values position, but the entire strategy. It changed how I understood my own place in this country.
Who it's for
For people who want to understand Canada at a systems level. If you've ever wondered why Canada's immigration policy is what it is, this gives you the real answer.
Why we loved it
🌍 Helps better understand why Canada is so open. It's not just because Canadians are nice. The reason is more interesting and more structural than that.
🏙️ The best writing I've read on Canadian cities. The sections on Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal alone are worth the read.
📊 The author backs every big argument with real evidence - and those examples are fasinating.
🔭 Leaves you feeling optimistic about where Canada is going - which, given the current moment, is genuinely useful.
