Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees

This report examines global and Canadian infrastructure trends, highlights innovative practices (e.g., digitalization, green construction, modular methods, regulatory reforms) and analyzes the implications for the workforce and skills required in the coming years.

This report references both Canadian and international examples of best practices to show how IEHPs can be supported in Canada’s health-care workforce.

This report provides an investigation of existing competency frameworks for green skills in order to identify a framework suited to SMEs. We found current frameworks typically focus on new workforce training and large-enterprise models, and lack consideration of Canadian-specific regulations, smaller organization structures and accessible technical skills.

This research finds that while there is a correlation between immigration and housing price increases, immigration is not necessarily the primary cause.

The project explored the role of mentorship in pathways to nursing, including education, employment and advancement, and how anti-Black racism manifests for both internationally and Canadian-trained professionals.