When newcomers come to Canada, their decisions about where to settle are affected by a number of factors. Although many newcomers do settle long-term in their original location of destination, others choose to move to a new location inside Canada in the weeks, months, or years after arrival. By better understanding newcomers’ decisions to relocate, organizations can more effectively plan programs and services for these newcomers who have experienced secondary migration.

Learn more: Interprovincial Mobility and Secondary Migration in BC; Issue 37