Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
In the Atlantic region, initiatives such as the Atlantic Immigration Pilot have enabled more skilled immigrants to move into the region.
Nova Scotia saw the biggest increase in overall retention rates compared to annual data (67.6%). When looking at long-term data (over five years), P.E.I. had the lowest retention rate of provinces in the Atlantic region yet received the largest increase among admission cohorts.
Immigrants who arrived in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta between 2010 to 2015 were most likely to stay up to five years after their arrival. The five-year retention rates for both Ontario and Alberta remained consistent and strong, at nearly 90%. Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced challenges in retaining immigrants five years after admission, with rates declining more than 10 percentage points between 2010 and 2015.
The retention rates between immigrant women and men are similar. Work experience prior to admission plays a significant role in retention. The retention rate for individuals with only study permits is 74.7%, compared to previous work permit holders at 89%.