Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees
Project
Virtualization of experiential learning platforms and their pedagogical models
In response to this challenge, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) tested the virtualization of training by building a platform that provided learners, instructors and researchers with remote access to a physical training environment.
In the Media
Seven innovative initiatives across Canada focus on surfacing novel solutions for newcomer integration
June 26, 2023 While immigration is responsible for as much as 90% of Canada’s labour force growth, our research shows that newcomer skills and experiences...
State of Skills
Leveraging the Skills of Newcomers
Key Insights The quality and intensity of employer engagement is critical to the overall success of interventions to support newcomers. Employer engagement needs to go...
Research
Digital skills and the skills gap
For more than 20 years, industry has been decrying the skills gap and the need for digital skills. The problem of the so-called “digital skills...
Project
Mapping racialized experiences in the real estate development industry
The real estate development industry is vital to Canada’s economy, but there is low representation of racialized professionals in the industry. This makes the sector less responsive to diverse community needs than it could be and limits its ability to address the worsening housing crisis.
Research
Labour market implications for racialized youth
Through a review of academic and industry reports and an analysis of policies and programs, this report aims to identify the barriers faced by racialized youth in employment and education;
March 15, 2023
26 minutes
Podcast
Season 3 | Episode 2
Newcomer Integration in Canada: New Brunswick Example
In 2022, Canada welcomed a record number of newcomers to the country: over 431,000 new permanent residents. In this episode, we consider the issue of...
Featuring: Julie Cafley, Jason Limongelli, Moncef Lakouas
In the Media
Real estate development incubator aims to increase industry diversity
A new incubator program aims to make the real estate development industry more reflective of the city’s diversity. Led by consulting firm Monumental and the University of Toronto Infrastructure Institute, the FutureBUILDS BIPOC Real Estate Development Incubator invites mid-career entrepreneurs for a five-month course that will provide training, connections and on-site learning.
Research
Mapping racialized experiences in the real estate development industry: Moving towards a more equitable and inclusive sector
This research was a starting point, a chance to explore the state of racialized professionals in real estate development and housing, look at the opportunities that exist for launching ventures in emerging areas and do primary research with racialized professionals to understand their perspective on the industry and what supports would help them to step into their career aspirations.