25 results for "Max Stick"
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Early career economic outcomes of childhood immigrant and Canadian-born journeypersons in Canada
This study compares employment income trajectories of childhood immigrants (persons admitted to Canada at age 17 or younger) who became certified journeypersons through apprenticeship completion or trade qualifiers between 2008 and 2018 with their Canadian-born counterparts. Using integrated…
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Becoming journeypersons and early career economic outcomes: A comparison of childhood immigrants and Canadian-born individuals by sex
This study examines disparities in apprenticeship certification and employment income among childhood immigrants (individuals who arrive in Canada before age 18) and Canadian-born apprentices by sex. Specifically, two research questions are addressed: (1) whether the likelihood of obtaining…
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A sociodemographic profile of Ukrainian-Canadians
The existing Ukrainian-Canadian communities will play an important role in helping the settlement of Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion. This article compares the Ukrainian-Canadian population to Canada's national population using the 2016 Census of Population. The findings provide…
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Recent trends in migration flows from the United States to Canada
Canada has long been a destination for American expatriates due to its geographic proximity, familiar culture and similar socioeconomic environment. However, migration flows have historically fluctuated in response to economic, political, and social factors. This article examines recent trends in…
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The occupational outcomes of provincial nominees
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has admitted more immigrants than any other individual economic immigration program in most years since the mid-2010s. This article examines the occupational outcomes of recent provincial nominees (PNs) who obtained permanent residence in Canada one to five…
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Economic outcomes of provincial nominees: Differences between Express Entry and non-Express Entry
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has two primary aims: (1) to better distribute economic immigrants across the country and (2) to address specific economic needs of the provinces and territories. In 2015, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced the Express Entry (EE) system to…
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A comparison of immigrant and Canadian-born data scientists: Sociodemographic characteristics and earnings
This study uses the 2021 Census of Population to answer the following questions: To what extent do immigrants contribute to the labour supply of data scientists in Canada? How do immigrant and Canadian-born data scientists differ in sociodemographic characteristics? And given the high demand for…
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The housing trajectories of Canadian-born racialized population groups
For many Canadian households, the home is the primary asset and means of wealth accumulation. This study examines the housing trajectories of Canadian-born racialized population groups at different ages and points in their lives, using 1996 to 2021 Canadian census data. Racialized groups are…
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Poverty among racialized groups across generations
This study uses data from Canada’s 2021 Census of Population to examine the differences between the poverty rates of racialized groups and the White population. The analysis examines whether these differences recede or persist across generations and the extent to which the sociodemographic…
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Changing demographics of racialized people in Canada
In the past few decades, the number of racialized people in Canada has increased at a much faster rate than the population as a whole. This article uses data from the 2001 and 2021 censuses of population to examine population growth and changing demographics of racialized people. The study presents…
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Housing international students: Housing suitability across municipalities
With an increase in the number of international students and a greater need for affordable housing, questions have arisen about international students housing experiences. This article examines international students’ prevalence of living in unsuitable housing across municipalities enumerated in…
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Municipal variations in the housing arrangements of international students
Understanding how international students use the housing market across different municipalities can inform policy and planning decisions regarding housing supply, urban infrastructure and services to better accommodate the needs of a diverse student population. This study uses the 2021 Census of…
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From adaptability to vulnerability: Changes in admission criteria and refugee participation in social assistance
The 2002 Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) replaced the Immigration Act, 1976 as the primary legislation guiding immigration in Canada. This article summarizes results from a recent study that compared the long-term use of social assistance among resettled refugees arriving under pre-IRPA…
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Self-reported loneliness among recent immigrants, long-term immigrants, and Canadian-born individuals
Many newcomers to Canada experience disruption to their social networks during migration and encounter barriers when establishing new relationships and connections, leaving them vulnerable to social and emotional loneliness. This article uses the 2018 General Social Survey to compare self-reported…
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Socioeconomic profile of working-age immigrants in same-sex couples in Canada from 2000 to 2020
Approximately one in four individuals in Canada is currently or has been a landed immigrant or permanent resident. From 2016 to 2021, about 1.3 million new immigrants arrived in Canada and accounted for 80% of the growth in the labour force. Alongside increases in immigrants, there has been a rise…
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Understanding factors shaping household environmental practices and behaviours in Canada
Environmental behaviours may be influenced by intersecting social, housing and regional conditions; examining these factors together can provide a more comprehensive understanding of household environmental practices and behaviours. Using data from the 2021 Households and the Environment Survey…
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Socioeconomic and dwelling characteristics of Canadian households using alternative energy sources
The use of renewable energy sources by Canadian households reflects national priorities and international commitments to sustainability. Using data from the 2021 Households and the Environment Survey, this study examines the socioeconomic and dwelling-related characteristics of households that use…
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Immigrants’ age at arrival and social networks in Canada
Using the 2020 General Social Survey, this study compares immigrants who arrived in Canada during childhood, adolescence and adulthood with third generation or more Canadians regarding the size of local social networks, types of social ties and quality of networks.
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Immigrants’ sense of belonging to Canada by province of residence
Sense of belonging to Canada is a well-documented measure of immigrants’ social integration. However, it differs by sociodemographic characteristics such as years since immigration, age at immigration, admission category and population group. This study uses the 2020 General Social Survey to…
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Differences in confidence in public institutions across generations of Canadians
Confidence in public institutions involves a perception about their general quality and performance. In Canada, levels of confidence in public institutions vary across generations and racialized groups. Using data from the 2020 General Social Survey, this study provides insights on generational…