Earnings of one-step and two-step economic immigrants: Comparisons from the arrival year
This Statistics Canada article focuses on the earnings comparison between one-step and two-step economic immigrants from their arrival year. One-step economic immigrants are those who are directly selected from abroad and granted permanent residency upon arrival in Canada. Two-step immigrants enter Canada as temporary foreign workers or international students first, then obtain permanent residency. …Read More
Emigration of Immigrants: Results from the Longitudinal Immigration Database
The authors examine immigrant emigration trends in Canada using the Longitudinal Immigration Database and discuss factors that influence the likelihood of immigrants leaving the country. They note that some immigrants tend to leave within five years of their arrival, and that the tendency to do so has increased over the past two decades. The…Read More
Income dynamics of new immigrants to Canada
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the income dynamics of new immigrants to Canada. It emphasizes the substantial rise in the median income of immigrants (mainly those from India, the Philippines and China). The authors connect the increase to several factors, including: more pre-landing work experience (immigrants who had previously worked in Canada…Read More
The short-term labour market outcomes of blended visa office-referred refugees
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…Read More
High school academic performance and earnings by post-secondary field of study
This study tested for a causal relationship between cognitive skills and the earnings disparities found among post-secondary graduates of different programs. The research was inspired by earlier work that established the higher incomes of engineering-, mathematics- and business-focused graduates relative to those of their arts- or humanities-focused counterparts. The report used students’ performances in…Read More
After the shocks: Preventing long-term labour market scarring for youth
This report highlights the impact of economic shocks on young people in the labour market. The authors identify distinct challenges that young people, particularly recent graduates, experience during and after economic downturns. It can be a long-term struggle for youth to overcome these challenges. The short-term effects of economic shocks include reduced hours and…Read More
Automation Nation? AI Adoption in Canadian Businesses
This report highlights that, as of 2021, only 3.7% of Canadian businesses had started to adopt AI technology. This adoption rate was lower than that of many other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. The report also points out that the adoption rates across firms are inconsistent. Larger firms are more likely…Read More
Post-migration education of immigrants admitted in 2010 and 2011: The impact of completing skilled trades training in Canada on economic outcomes
This study addresses labour shortages that are predicted in the skilled trades workforce as a result of the country’s aging population. It highlights immigration as a way to address the problem. The authors used data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform to examine outcomes of post–secondary education…Read More
Labour market implications for racialized youth
This report identifies significant challenges faced by racialized youth in education and employment due to societal, organizational and community-level barriers. It highlights gaps and inefficiencies in existing programs, such as a lack of industry-led initiatives and limited outreach. There has been an increase in the number of youth-focused employment programs at the national, provincial…Read More
Exploring the wellbeing of migrants in third places: An empirical study of smaller Canadian cities
The authors discuss the concept of “third places”, which are inclusive, everyday shared spaces (outside the home and workplace) that enrich the social life of a community. They are crucial for the success of immigrants, refugees and temporary foreign workers. Canada is aiming to attract more migrants to smaller cities that are trying to…Read More