The 2016 Census of Population created a detailed statistical portrait of Canada through mandatory short-form and long-form questionnaires. Data related
Info sheets and Infographics
Newcomers as Volunteers; Issue 42
Statistics Canada describes volunteers as “people who have provided a service, without monetary compensation, for a group or organization at
Intersectionality and Settlement; Issue 41
The concept of intersectionality refers to “the ways race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, status and other markers of
Newcomer Seniors: Supports and Challenges; Issue 40
Although the term “newcomer senior” could refer to any older person who is an immigrant or refugee, the term is
Newcomer Literacy; Issue 39
Literacy is a set of skills – particularly the cognitive skills of reading and writing, or “reading the world” as
Integration Outcomes of Resettled Refugees in Canada; Issue 38
Resettled refugees are refugees who are selected overseas by Canadian officials. Upon arrival in Canada, they receive Permanent Resident status.
Interprovincial Mobility and Secondary Migration in BC; Issue 37
When newcomers come to Canada, their decisions about where to settle are affected by a number of factors. Although many
Standardized Language Assessments for Settlement and Integration Pathways; Issue 36
To achieve their social, economic, and academic goals, newcomers to Canada may need to prove their proficiency in English for
Newcomer Youth: Challenges and Strengths; Issue 35
Approximately 34% of all newcomers to Canada are under age 25. Newcomer youth experience a big life change when moving
The Role of Libraries in Settlement; Issue 34
Public libraries are an important community resource for many community members—as a source of reading and viewing materials, reference information,
