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Location Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta Community organizations NA Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key populations Temporary foreign workers Gaps identified OHS is a complaint-driven system that is often not accessible/available to precarious worke...
Key populations NA Gaps identified NA Key findings Immigration is an important source of labour force growth. Two programs, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), have seen an increase in both the number and proportion of immigrants admitted in recent years, and the evidence t...
Community organizations AAISA Location Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key recommenations Increasing intergovernmental communication and lateral dialogue on policy changes; long-term labour market assessments are recommended to support the provi...
Community organizations NA Key recommendations More public opinion surveys are needed. Policy changes are needed so TFWs are be able to leave abusive work environments without repercussions for their immigration status and employment. Key populations Albertans Gaps identified TFW program policy is disconnected fr...
Open-access – Yes https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12134-014-0323-y.pdf Location Alberta Key recommendations NA Key populations TFWs (temporary foreign worker) Key findings The findings of this research show that the TFW program is not supportive of the integration of foreign worker. It rein...
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