Pre-arrival services for Filipinos in Alberta – Bridging gaps in immigrant services: A Pathways to Prosperity Project
Abstract
Filipinos have been one of the largest groups of newcomers to Canada since the 1980s. Pre-arrival services defined early success in the settlement and integration of Filipinos in Alberta. Both the Canadian and Filipino governments need to increase services to fill gaps and connect pre-arrival services to post-arrival.
Notes
Integration timeline
Newcomers (not defined)
Key findings
Pre-arrival services contribute to early success in settlement and integration of Filipinos in Alberta
Access to formal pre-arrival services depend on the type of immigration class and period of arrival to Canada
Gender-neutral pre-arrival services are the best approach
Key recommendations
Bridge the gap between pre-arrival services and post-arrival
Include information on housing, education and financial management, instead of just employment
Open access: Yes
Community organizations: n/a
Future research/gaps identified
Follow-up studies should specifically look at:1) temporary foreign workers2) permanent residents3) sponsored family members4) youth5) women6) seniors
Key populations
Filipinos immigrating to Calgary
Location
Calgary
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Alberta