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Open-access – Yes https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12134-014-0396-7.pdf Location Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Grande Prairie, Alberta; Lethbridge, Alberta; Medicine Hat, Alberta; Red Deer, Alberta Key recommendations “Our work suggests that the topic has different conse...
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 followi...
Key findings: Perceptions of job satisfaction and over-qualification were influenced by: labor market initiation, quality of life, labor market practices, and re-education. Labor market introductory programs and skills refining may influence labor market performance. Key populations: African immigrants in Alber...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key findings The workshop held in Edmonton helped develop a plan to engage in developing an effective, culturally appropriate oral health educational program for parents of young children from new...
Key recommendations Call to recognition of foreign education and skills Key findings Visible minority immigrants are significantly more likely to experience difficulty finding work because of a lack of Canadian experience. Over 50 percent of immigrants experience job status decline after their arrival in Canada. Newc...
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 – No Location Alberta Key recommendations NA Key populations Union officials, TFWs, employers, government officials and TFW advocates Key findings This paper explores the relationship between unions and temporary foreign worker (TFWs) — specifically how union members react to TFWs and how their reac...
Location Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations IAF is a good working example on how to improve efficiency of the Canadian immigration system -> more programs like this are needed Key populations Skilled immigrants Key findings Skilled immigrant workers are a key source of labour supply for addre...
Key findings The professional integration consists of challenges and reflection on the teachers part, but they are happy that the bridging program helps them meet the Alberta certification requirements to be able to teach in local schools. The process of relearning through this program has improved their professional t...
Location Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba Key recommendations Provision of more funding and programs to make adjustments among Canadian-born employers and workplaces. Key populations Front-line employment counsellors, program managers, and executive directors of immigrant-serving oranizations Key findings Th...