The persistence of this cor- relation has considerable implications from a policy perspective. The recent experience of immi- grants in the Canadian labour market seems to point to shortcomings in the recognition of their qualifications and effective access to employment. Immigrants arriving in the s were the most highly educated cohort of immigrants to date. Yet their labour force experience has not reflected these qualifications. This is an important pol- icy issue because the level of immigrant education will continue to increase with future cohorts as federal immigration regulations raise the bar even higher for applicants under the new point system.
The dramatic change in immigrant source countries may be contributing to the issue of qualification recogni- tion. Institutions that undertake for- mal or informal assessments of immigrant qualifications i. There may also be real differences in the qualifications being presented, in which case there is a need for adjust- ment to fill the gaps in specific compe- tencies. In both cases a policy response is required.
We have to improve existing qualification recognition systems so that a lack of knowledge does not lead to systematic underevaluation or exclusion. And where there are real gaps in competencies, targeted learning initiatives should be developed to bridge those gaps so that knowledge, skills and experience are not being wasted. If policy is not developed that addresses these issues, the result may be systemic discrimination.
This ques- tion of labour market access therefore could give rise to very serious equity concerns and social problems if it is not properly addressed. If Canada and its immigrants are to benefit from immi- gration, it is imperative that solutions be found to the problem of integrating immigrants into the labour market. Although immigration selection is a federal responsibility, the process and reality of settlement is local. Therefore, cities need to be supported in developing their capacity to receive and integrate immigrants into the labour market.
The most critical area in which investment is needed for successful set- tlement of immigrants is in a system that facilitates access to employment. Research and experience have shown that the barriers that make access to the labour market difficult for immigrants are systemic, therefore the solutions must address the system.
Key among these barriers to access is nonrecognition of credentials and experience by Canadian employers, educational insti- tutions, and professional regulatory bodies. Solutions to these barriers need to correspond with local conditions.
Each city is unique in its demographic char- acteristics, labour market needs and capacities, and industry trends. However, the fundamental elements of these solutions transcend these local differences.
These elements include providing better overseas information to applicants before they come to Canada, comprehensive qualification assessment services that identify the gaps in skills and knowledge, and pro- grams that provide the bridge training to fill those gaps.
And solutions require an approach that is co-ordinated and engages all the relevant stakeholders. Co-ordinating the various approach- es requires leadership and co-operation at all levels. At the local level, cities need to be able to convene the relevant stake- holders, including employers, education- al institutions, professional regulatory bodies, community agencies and immi- grant groups.
Together they need to identify local priorities, provide advice to fed- eral and provincial governments, and co- ordinate and integrate programs and initiatives. When cities establish this kind of multistakeholder approach, they are more likely to arrive at the systems-based solutions required to remedy the prob- lem.
But they must have sup- port from and partnerships with provincial, territorial and federal governments to make this happen. Momentum is already building in cities across Canada to build multistakeholder tables to address this issue. The third is the drafting of a trilevel multilateral agreement to co- ordinate the development of policy and the delivery of programs and services.
Ontario Demographic Quarterly: Highlights of first quarter Learn about key facts and figures of the province's demographics for the first quarter of On this page Skip this page navigation. Population growth, Ontario, Q1 Components of population growth Number of people in thousands Population, January 1, 14, International migration Immigration to Ontario was 34, in the quarter, up from 32, in the same quarter of Accessible description of chart Interprovincial migration In the first quarter of , Ontario had a net outflow of 5, people to the rest of Canada, compared to a net outflow of 2, people in the same quarter of Components of change s footnote 6 [6] — year beginning July 1 Period Population, beginning of period Total change Births Deaths Natural increase Five-Year: —06 11, Five-Year: —11 12, Five-Year: —16 13, Annual: —17 13, 39 Annual: —18 14, 34 Annual: —19 14, 31 Annual: —20 14, Components of change s footnote 6 [6] — year beginning July 1 International migration Period Immigrants Net emigrants Net NPRs Net Five-Year: —06 44 Five-Year: —11 57 Five-Year: —16 85 Annual: —17 98 19 63 Annual: —18 16 78 Annual: —19 16 75 Annual: —20 9 43 This table shows the population growth for census metropolitan areas between the and censuses and the and censuses.
The column headings are: census metropolitan area and percentage change in to and to The rows are: St. Statistics Canada. Visual Census. Released October 24, Additional information for this topic is available on the Census release topics and dates page.
Please contact us and let us know how we can help you. Catalogue number: X Select a view. Topic: Population and dwelling counts Age and sex Families, households and marital status Language. The province remained the most populous Canadian province or territory with a population of 12,, Meanwhile, during the same five-year period, the population in communities surrounding Toronto outpaced growth in the city.
Barrie was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, with the population rising It was followed by Calgary, with a
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