Scapegoat Economics: Why Blaming Immigrants Won’t Fix the Youth Unemployment Crisis
There are proven solutions around the world that young Canadians can point to whenever policymakers and big business try to pit youth against immigrants.
Dael Vasquez is a member of the Broadbent Institute’s 2024 Emerging Leaders Program. He is an award-winning leader and scholar devoted to progressive policy reform, civic education, and youth capacity building.
He is also a government relations specialist in the financial industry, committed to sustainable finance and prudential regulation. Dael’s passion lies with Engage, an NPO he co-founded, dedicated to enhancing youth civic education and participation across Canada.
There are proven solutions around the world that young Canadians can point to whenever policymakers and big business try to pit youth against immigrants.


