World Migration Report 2024
According to the author, geopolitical unrest and climate-related crises have been key drivers of mass displacement and elevated levels of migration domestically and internationally. At a glance, key migration data indicate that in 2020, there were 281 million international migrants globally, which represented 3.6% of the world’s population, with 117 million people living displaced…Read More
Active presence of immigrants in Canada: Recent trends in tax filing and employment incidence
This Statistics Canada research investigates patterns of immigrant engagement in the Canadian labour market over the past few decades, focusing on their tax-filing behaviours and employment incidence. Accurately gauging emigration rates is complex. Still, this study highlights a notable trend: an upward trajectory in immigrants’ active participation in Canadian society. Consistent increases in tax-filing rates…Read More
Statistics on social inclusion for ethnocultural groups in Canada: New products and selected results on the evolution of education among racialized groups, 2006 to 2021
According to recent data from Statistics Canada, educational attainment among racialized immigrants is at an all-time high. The percentage of racialized immigrants holding a bachelor’s degree or higher went up by more than 14% from 2006 to 2021. The 2021 census found that roughly 46% of racialized immigrants across Canada had at least a…Read More
Act now: Solutions for temporary and migrant labour in Canada
According to a recent Senate report, Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) needs significant updates to ensure its long-term efficacy. Despite being a heavily relied-upon source for seasonal employees from abroad, the program has faced numerous doubts about its ability to support employers and protect workers. On the employer side, even good actors face…Read More
Population projections: Canada, provinces and territories, 2023 to 2073
Since the 2022 edition of Statistics Canada’s population projections, the country’s demographic landscape has evolved significantly. Population growth has accelerated. Given that fertility rates reached a record low in 2022, and that there has been a three-year decline in life expectancy, this growth is largely attributed to increased immigration. The latest projections for 2023…Read More
A Growing Problem: How to align Canada’s immigration with the future economy
Canada continues to rely heavily on high immigration rates as it navigates competing economic priorities. While inbound migration has accounted for all the growth in the labour market over the last decade, economists and labour market researchers are still wondering if the high migration rates will be enough to offset the long-term effects of…Read More
EmployerOne Survey: 2024 Results
The 2024 EmployerOne Survey highlights significant insights into immigrant employment trends in eastern Ontario regions. A notable finding from the survey is the increased number of employers hiring recently arrived newcomers. In 2023, 41% of surveyed employers reported hiring recent immigrants. This represents a substantial increase from the January 2022 result of 29%. The…Read More
Delivering the Promise: A framework and action plan for a prosperity-driven immigration system for Canada
This report by the Business Council of Alberta advocates for a prosperity-driven immigration system that prioritizes attracting the individuals who are most likely to contribute significantly to Canada’s economy, selecting the candidates with the highest economic potential, and ensuring they are supported to succeed. Canada is grappling with population surges, housing shortages and financial…Read More
Statistics on social inclusion for ethnocultural groups in Canada: New products and selected results on the evolution of education among racialized groups, 2006 to 2021
According to recent data from Statistics Canada, educational attainment among racialized immigrants is at an all-time high. The 2021 Census showed that roughly 46% of racialized immigrants across Canada had at least a bachelor’s degree. Among these, 41.5% had been admitted to Canada before 2011 and 55.8% had arrived between 2011 and 2021. Racialized…Read More
The expansion and changing characteristics of the Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), established across Canadian provinces (excluding Quebec) and territories from 1998 to 2005, has transformed economic immigration in Canada. The program’s goal is to redistribute immigrants beyond major cities to address regional labour needs. As of 2023, the program accounted for 40% of all economic immigrants. By contrast, the Federal…Read More