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Open-access – Yes https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12134-015-0460-y.pdf Location Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations Reviewing eligibility criteria for and improving access to English as a second language programmes to reduce migration stress and facilitate healthy behaviours; developing progr...
Key findings This paper explores the sense of belonging of first-generation Francophone sub-Saharan African immigrants in Alberta towards their co-ethnic communities, Canadian Francophone community, as well as the broader Canadian population. The findings show that while the Francophone sub-Saharan African immigrants w...
Location Alberta Community organizations NA Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key populations Temporary foreign workers Key recommendations This study has two major policy recommendations: (1) grant open work permits to temporary foreign workers, and (2)...
Key findings Migrant-servicing organizations funded by the provincial government face unstable funding . 50% are concerned about their ability to sustain services they provide Language instruction services are particularly lacking for migrant workers Policy enforcement regarding migrant workers needs to be...
Gaps identified NA Key findings New Canadian immigrants are less likely to have a regular doctor compared to non-immigrants. Key recommendations New immigrants should be targeted by policies and programs facilitating finding a doctor. Location Across Canada Key populations Immigrants Open-access – Yes h...
Key recommendations NA Location British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan Gaps identified NA Key findings Canadian Muslims are very well integrated. Canadian Muslims display a strong sense of national belonging and pride. Canadian Muslims experience discrimination which affect their sense of belonging. Key pop...
Gaps identified NA Key populations Community organizations Key recommendations Municipal government and community partners should work collectively to create inclusive space toward a welcoming community for newcomers Key findings Calgary is becoming more ethno-culturally diverse as a result of growing immigration...
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...
Open-access – No Location Edmonton, Alberta Community organizations NA Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? Participants: 19 males and 17 females with an average age of 19 years old (aged between 15 and 25). Of these, 21 participants migrated with their...
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 a...
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