Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees
State of Skills
What Works for Newcomer Integration
Despite the overall success of Canada’s immigration system, a number of challenges persist. When compared to other nations, labour market mobility for newcomers in Canada is not as strong as other dimensions of migrant integration.
Project
Resilience of Newcomer Women in Northwestern Ontario: Overcoming Economic Shock Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This project explored the employment challenges and recovery prospects of newcomer women in northwestern Ontario post-COVID-19.
Project
Skills, Explore, Achieve, Revive (SOAR)
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportChan, G.,...
In the Media
RADIUS & Future Skills Centre combine their energy to support newcomer-led innovation
We have worked with the Future Skills Centre (FSC) for a little while now. There is something about their appreciation of what it takes for innovation to flourish that has been truly supportive of our approach.
Research
The perspectives of second-generation immigrants in Canada
Outcomes for second-generation immigrants are typically measured in terms of educational attainment, employment rates and income. This study finds that the experiences of second-generation immigrants cannot be easily generalized.
Project
Future-Proofing the Food and Beverage Processing Workforce
This program offered online courses that covered technical and social-emotional skills for different groups of workers. It also provided support and resources to employers and participants.
Blog
The Role of Newcomers in the Path to Recovery for the Accommodation and Food Industry
The accommodation and food sector was hit hard by the pandemic and is still struggling to recover. According to the Canadian Tourism Labour Market Snapshot,...
Research
Newcomer pathways to employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine special issue
We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.