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Gaps identified NA Key recommendations CIC needs to reconsider its policy about mandatory screening of Tibetan refugees. Its resources can be used more efficiently. Key findings This study shows that mandatory universal screening of Tibetan refugees does not help to enhance the detection of TB cases. Community o...
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...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Community organizations the Multicultural Health Brokers (MCHB) Co-operative, in Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations Researchers need to first and foremost follow principles of Community-Based Participatory Research Program (CBPR) and be considerate of the cultural settings of their par...
Gaps identified A longitudinal method would allow for increased insight into marital relationships Current study has small sample size, so there is decreased generalizability Future studies in more liberal cities to see if this has an impact on gender roles Key findings Changing gender roles and increased i...
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...
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...
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...
Open-access – Yes http://habituscollective.ca/strategic-actions-for-change-2/ Key populations Immigrant children and youth Key recommendations The priority areas identified, within which strategic actions and activities are likely to promote equitable outcomes for CYIF, are: 1. Anti-discrimination: recognizin...
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 ho...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? Participants have moved to Canada with in the last eight years Community organizations Multicultural Health Brokers of Edmonton (MCHB) Key findings This research explores information-gathering and de...
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