Large cities like Toronto and Montreal may dominate discussions on immigrant settlement and integration, but small and mid-sized cities across Canada also play an important...
Large cities like Toronto and Montreal may dominate discussions on immigrant settlement and integration, but small and mid-sized cities across Canada also play an important role in integrating newcomers. More immigrants are choosing to settle in small and medium-sized urban centres, but some communities lack the infrastructure to quickly integrate them into employment.
The authors analyze the city of Guelph to illustrate the opportunities and challenges faced by immigrants settling in small and mid-sized cities. This research is based on narrative-driven data and case examples from immigrants and key stakeholders.
They discuss the impact that these factors specific to small and medium-sized cities have on federal and local policies aimed at economic integration, and address questions such as:
How does their economic landscape differ from that of larger urban centres, and what advantages do they offer for immigrant integration?
What are the key factors that contribute to successful immigrant economic integration?
How can federal policies and partnerships amplify the economic contributions of immigrants?
Speakers:
Mary Crea-Arsenio, MSc, PhD, Assistant Professor, Global Health, McMaster University. Her research focuses on migration, at-risk populations and system improvement locally and examines the vital link between immigration policy and employment as a social determinant of health among newcomers to Canada.
Andrea Baumann, PhD, Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Primary Care and Health Human Resources, McMaster University. A key area of Andrea’s focus is the employment integration of international nurses, the largest predominantly female group of highly skilled newcomers to Canada. She has received numerous awards, including the Order of Canada in July 2018.
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
Place: Virtual (MS Teams)"
Event Host
Research and Data Branch, Research and Knowledge Mobilization Division
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