To achieve their social, economic, and academic goals, newcomers to Canada may need to prove their proficiency in English for
Info Sheets and Infographics
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,
Local Immigration Partnerships; Issue 33
Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are collaborations funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to coordinate local community stakeholders in
Family, Migration, and Settlement; Issue 32
Family relationships are an integral part of life for most people around the world. Decisions about migration are tied together
Newcomer Housing: Barriers, needs and experiences; Issue 31
Finding acceptable housing is a primary concern for many newcomers. In 2011, newcomers who had been in Canada for five
Diet, Health, and Settlement; Issue 30
Maintaining a nutritious diet is a key challenge for newcomers to Canada. Poor nutrition has a variety of health consequences,
Immigrant Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship; Issue 29
Across many countries, including Canada, immigrants are more likely than non-immigrants to be self-employed. In the late 2000s, about 19%
Newcomer Health Care: Access and Navigation; Issue 28
Newcomers to Canada are generally healthier than the average Canadian, in what is known as the “healthy immigrant effect.” This
Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities; Issue 27
1 in 7 adults in Canada report having a disability that limits their daily activities. Although the Immigration and Refugee
