Strengthening the integrity of Canada’s international student program
This paper offers a critical analysis of Canada’s International Student Program (ISP), highlighting its exponential growth, economic contributions and challenges. The number of international students in Canada has seen a dramatic increase, reaching over 807,750 by the end of 2022, with the majority hailing from India, China and the Philippines. International students contributed over…Read More
Economic Viewpoint: What is the Right Number of Newcomers to Welcome to Canada?
The article explores the ideal immigration levels for Canada, with a focus on how it impacts the labour market. The author emphasizes that immigration plays a crucial role in Canada’s long-term economic prosperity while acknowledging the short-term challenges it can create, particularly in the labour market. The article points out that the current rate…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
Hidden talent: Unlocking the employment potential of newcomer youth in the Toronto region
This report from the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), JVS Toronto and WoodGreen explores the employment experiences of newcomer youth in Toronto. It aims to highlight the strengths of this group as well as the employment barriers that its members face. The authors identify key employment challenges for newcomer youth during three main…Read More
Digitalization: Labour Markets
This paper looks at how digitalization is affecting the labour market. The authors highlight technological changes that have caused shifts in the market and explore the lessons we can learn from these. The authors delve into the impacts of digital technologies on labour demand and supply. On the demand side, adopting digital technology affects…Read More
The education-immigration nexus: Situating Canadian higher education as institutions of immigrant recruitment.
Policy changes in the early 2000s and Canada’s official International Education Strategy in 2014 have contributed to more international students entering the country each year. This journal article examines the roles and responsibilities of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the multi-step immigration pathways of their students. In 2015–2016 there was a 14.4% increase in…Read More
Do university-educated immigrants recover economically from a slow start?
Canada is a hotspot for highly skilled immigrants looking to achieve their academic and professional goals. Early research shows that their selection is partly due to their perceived ability to integrate and adapt to fluctuations in Canada’s labour market, experiencing better economic outcomes than those with less education. More recent data, however, show that…Read More