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Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key populations: TESOL instructors working in LINC programs in Alberta Location: Alberta broadly (not otherwise defined) Open access: No Community organizations: n/a Key findings: 1) Professional development should be ongoing and conte...
Key findings: 1) 10/38 of the included organizations provided translation and interpretation services. 2) Overall, 46 languages have translation and interpretation services in Edmonton. 3) The most commonly translated documents were legal, licenses, medical and education. 4) Although organizations would like to requi...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Front-line staff identified 6 key priorities to improve their experience in the Language Training program: a) stability of employment, b) professional development opportunities, c) general workplace culture, d) atmosphere and s...
Community organizations NA Location Alberta Key recommendations Need for systemic changes to immigration policy to address the transition from TFW status to living without status in Canada Need to address the issue of human trafficking for the purposes of labour in Canada Creating better avenues for recourse...
Key findings There is a need for cultural brokerage and language acquisition for newcomers Living in a new country/culture resulted in difficulties surrounding integration and identity, especially under situations of stress Learning English led to more ease in integration, and not understanding English led to dif...
Future research / gaps identified: The sample varied considerably within groups (e.g. children with ASD were greatly different from each other despite having the same diagnosis). Key recommendations: Develop, implement and evaluate targeted interventions related to these findings. Open access: No Community orga...
Community organizations: n/a Future research/gaps identified: Research on the direct effects of immigrant parents’ advocacy on policy development, policy implementation and political influence is needed. Integration timeline Newcomers (not defined) Key populations Immigrant parents who now live in...
Community organizations NA Gaps identified NA Key recommendations NA Key findings Upon arrival, all newcomers meet their immediate physical or core needs, which are similar between both groups of newcomers (foreign nationals and new-to-town individuals): language, housing, and employment. New-to-town individuals...
Open-access – Yes http://viet-studies.net/kinhte/PhoInCanada_April19.pdf Location Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations NA Key populations Vietnamese restaurants Key findings Vietnamese restaurant owners use both English and Vietnamese languages in their websites, menus, and shop signs. The author argues...
Gaps identified NA Key recommendations NA Key populations AAISA members, service providers Key findings Funding for agencies that serve Canadian citizens and permanent residents is better compared to those that serve refugees, temporary resident, and undocumented individuals Reasons for long waiting lists: high...
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