Vital Signs 2016: Newcomers in Edmonton
Abstract
In 2016, Edmonton’s Vital Signs community report focused on the city’s immigrant and refugee population. The report discusses the value immigrants bring to the city, settlement and integration processes, statistics on newcomer health, employment and wellbeing, as well as true stories from Edmonton newcomers.
Notes
Community organizations:
- Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF)
- Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC)
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key findings:
- Edmonton’s newcomer population is on the rise- from 2005 to 2015, the number of newcomers increased by 178.2%.
- Statistics and information on the following are provided regarding newcomers in Edmonton: percentage of immigrants from each class, home ownership, settlement services, obtaining Canadian citizenship, economy, health, demographics, education, food security, jobs, social inclusion and crime.
Key recommendations:
The following areas of improvement for Edmonton were discussed: sexism, racism, poverty, and disaster support.
Integration timeline: not defined
Key populations: Newcomers to Edmonton
Location: Edmonton, AB
Open access: Yes
