More powerful and destructive storms are driving up demand for construction workers, power line technicians and even insurance adjusters. About 42,000 new construction workers will be needed to help fill the void left by retirements, according to BuildForce. Utilities are already relying more and more on power crews from outside their regions to help cope with severe storms. Much like the construction industry, many power workers are nearing retirement age and will need to be replaced. The Insurance Bureau of Canada is already seeing an increase in the number of severe storms across the country.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2018 11:03 UTC