Survival and growth of women-owned and immigrant-owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
This Statistics Canada study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business survival and growth, focusing on differences across sectors and ownership groups. In particular, the research examined outcomes for women-owned businesses (WOBs) and immigrant-owned businesses (IOBs). Using data on business openings and closures linked with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the analysis…Read More
Attracting immigrant talent: Inclusive job postings
This Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) study highlights Canada’s plan to welcome 1.5 million new permanent residents from 2024 to 2026, focusing on their integration into the labour force and the need for fair hiring practices. For example, after reviewing 578 job postings from various organizations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), TRIEC…Read More
Foreign workers in Canada: Differences in the transition to permanent residency across work permit programs
This Statistics Canada report examines the rate at which foreign workers are transitioning from holding temporary work permits to becoming permanent residents (PRs) in Canada. The results show an overall increase across successive cohorts of work permit holders, though rates vary across individual work permit programs. In the 2011 to 2015 cohort of foreign…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
Essential but unprotected: Migrant farmworkers in Canada
This policy brief from the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration & Integration discusses the crucial role of migrant farmworkers in Canada’s agricultural sector. Despite their importance, these workers aren’t sufficiently protected by current laws. Migrant workers, who made up about 25% of the agricultural workforce in 2022, face restricted mobility and rights due…Read More
Research Snapshot: Perspectives of second-generation Canadians
This Century Initiative study captures the experiences and attitudes of second-generation Canadians aged 18 to 40 years with at least one immigrant parent. The Canadians surveyed placed significant emphasis on the importance of preserving their ethnic and religious identities. It was clear that they had strong connections to their cultural heritage alongside their Canadian…Read More