Housing Experiences of Recent Immigrants to Canada’s Small Cities: the Case of North Bay, Ontario
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DOI: 10.1007/s12134-016-0498-5
Abstract: Adequate, suitable and affordable housing is one of the basic needs that must be successfully attained in the process of immigrant integration into a community. This case study consisting of semi-structured interviews and focus groups… read more here.
Keywords: recent immigrants; experiences recent; housing experiences; case ... See more keywords
Mental health challenges of recent immigrants in precarious work environments — a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1428276
Abstract: Introduction Recent immigrants from racialized minority backgrounds and those who are not proficient in the local language are some of the most vulnerable members of society. Despite having postsecondary educational qualifications and permanent residency status,… read more here.
Keywords: mental health; recent immigrants; health challenges; work ... See more keywords
Occupational Health and Safety Vulnerability of Recent Immigrants and Refugees
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15092004
Abstract: Recent immigrants and refugees have higher rates of work-related injuries and illnesses compared to Canadian-born workers. As a result, they are often labelled as vulnerable workers. This study explored the factors that contribute to occupational… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; recent immigrants; safety; immigrants refugees ... See more keywords
Democracy, Free Elections, and Gender Equality as Perceived by Recent Immigrants
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DOI: 10.3390/socsci13110578
Abstract: This study examines how democracy and its political attributes (such as free elections) and social attributes (such as gender equality) are perceived by people who come from nondemocratic countries and have lived for several months… read more here.
Keywords: democracy; recent immigrants; society; free elections ... See more keywords