Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
Launched in 2013, Canada’s BVOR program is a refugee resettlement initiative that combines government support with private sponsorship such that the responsibilities and costs of resettlement are shared between the government and private sponsors.
The authors explain that this model aims to improve the integration of refugees into Canadian society, especially with respect to positive labour market outcomes. An analysis was conducted to compare the job market performance of BVOR refugees with those of government-assisted refugees (GARs) and privately sponsored refugees (PSRs). The results showed that in the short term, BVOR refugees generally perform better than GARs, though not as well as PSRs.
The report highlights the impact of the sponsorship model on refugees’ economic success, noting that the involvement of private sponsors can offer more direct access to employment opportunities.
The study points out that socio-demographic factors, such as age, education, language skills and community networks, also influence refugees’ labour market success.
Finally, the authors underline the need for tailored approaches to refugee integration that address both immediate and long-term needs.