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Community organizations: City of Edmonton City Council Future research / gaps identified: If the Anti-Racism strategy proposal is approved, develop an implementation plan and financing strategy. Key recommendations: 1) Approve the Anti-Racism Strategy, as set out in Attachment 5 of the February 14, 2022, Commu...
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...
Community organizations: Government of Alberta Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Alberta’s immigration system should support the province’s economic recovery by supporting new jobs, attracting investments and facilitating income growth. The Government of Alberta needs to collaborate wi...
Community organizations: AAISA Future research / gaps identified: Future research should focus on: The impact of settlement system development on the economic and social outcomes of newcomers in small communities. The role of municipal leadership and political will in the development of effective settlement syste...
Community organizations Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association Key findings 93% of participants indicated their safety and support network improved 95% of participants learned how/where to access community services 91% of participants reported they learned about risk factors and impacts of family viole...
Community organizations: Grande Prairie and District Multicultural Association (GPDMA) Key findings: Both covert and overt racism and discrimination occur in many settings and institutions in Grande Prairie and area. Identified strategies to reduce racism were: speaking out, lobbying, incorporating multicultural...
Future research / gaps identified: Language used in the report is limited and does not fully capture the experiences of all individuals and communities affected by systemic racism. Key populations: BIPOC people in Edmonton Key recommendations: Individuals and organizations should take action to combat systemic raci...
Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: Future research: Continue to analyze healthcare access and health disparities between Albertans born inside or outside of Canada as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaps: The survey only collected data from a snapshot in time, and the survey result...
Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: African immigrant women are a highly heterogeneous group, so future studies should account for these different identities and experiences. Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Most participants were recruited by using already established...
Open access: Yes Future research / gaps identified: This study focuses on legal immigrants who are highly educated, and findings may not be relevant to undocumented workers and/or immigrants with varying levels of education. Key recommendations: Create stronger penalties as well as incentives that make employers...
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