Newcomer youth’s social integration can predict their participation in the Canadian labour market and economic well-being. When finding employment, barriers newcomer youth face may relate to educational outcomes, bridging networks, English language proficiency,…
By 2036, the number of seniors in Canada could reach up to 10.9 million people. OneHub Growth acknowledges this demographic shift and strives to address the challenges arising from our ageing population. According…
Despite having considerable skills, immigrants in Canada struggle with long periods of unemployment, underemployment, and precarious employment during their settlement process. The employment challenges that immigrants experience in the Canadian labour market affect…
OneHub Growth walks you through the meaning of the social determinants of health (SDOH) and how they impact individuals of all backgrounds, including newcomers. SDOH refers to the non-medical factors that affect your…
One of the structural factors that prohibit employment success for newcomers is the rise of precarious employment (Wilson, Sakamoto, & Chin, 2017). The concept of precarious employment relates to people whose standard (e.g.,…
According to the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (2005), immigrants perceived barriers and experienced multiple difficulties finding employment in the Canadian labour market (Wilson, Sakamoto, & Chin, 2017).
OneHub Growth plays a…
High Unemployment Rate
In the first quarter of 2021, the unemployment rate increased for both recent and established immigrants. In particular, very recent immigrants had the highest unemployment rate (10.8%) (Ministry of Economic…
Immigrant women face employment challenges in Canada due to their gender and immigration status. They may experience obstacles in the labour market, different treatments in wages and working conditions, and additional responsibilities at…
The multiple jeopardy framework stresses that stereotypes and discrimination associated with older age affects one’s socioeconomic outcomes and result in age-based income inequality in Canada. With additional identities such as immigrant status and…
Economic integration is a foundational dimension of the immigrant settlement process. As employment is a core issue, newcomers need to match their own skills with Canada’s labour market. The employability of newcomers depends…
