[sospep]

Why would they pay more?

As long as they can fill the seats they have open, paying "Canadian" rates, why not?

Sure, they are aware that some talent is leaving for greener pastures southward, but there is no "shortage" of talent available in the Vancouver market.

When/if enough of the developer supply has exited, that filling those seats becomes difficult, salaries will increase.

I wouldn't hold my breath.

[lewisl9029]

This definitely looks like a tragedy of the commons type situation. Companies act in self-interest by paying as low as they possibly can, with no regards for the damage being done to the Canadian talent pool.

It honestly feels rather hopeless for the Canadian tech industry at this point.