BACKGROUND In Canada and elsewhere, the current debate about immigrant integration in the labour ... more BACKGROUND In Canada and elsewhere, the current debate about immigrant integration in the labour market focuses almost entirely on skilled workers (Lofstrom, 2000). In the early 1990s, Canadian immigration targets were modified to increase the number of immigrants selected on the basis of educational attainment, professional experience, and occupation. By 2000, there were major improvements in the educational attainments of immigrants coming to Canada (Picot, Hou and Coulombe, 2007).
BACKGROUND The answer to this research question is important because the way job seekers search f... more BACKGROUND The answer to this research question is important because the way job seekers search for employment ���is likely to influence the outcomes of their job-search���(Saks and Ashforth, 2000: 278). It is assumed that a change in job-search behaviour may enable job seekers who have been unsuccessful to become successful. It is currently unclear if particular methods of job search are more or less likely to lead to desired labour market outcomes (Saks and Ashforth, 2000).
BACKGROUND Access to regulated occupations (including engineering, teaching, health and legal fie... more BACKGROUND Access to regulated occupations (including engineering, teaching, health and legal fields, as well as some specialized trades) is restricted under provincial regulations. The need for accreditation creates major barriers to the full utilization of immigrants' skills (Boyd and Schellenberg, 2007). In order to obtain accreditation, immigrants must pass examinations, have relevant work experience in Canada and show that they have a good command of English or French (Boyd, 2000).
Abstract To make sense of the diversity in contemporary understandings of class, this article pro... more Abstract To make sense of the diversity in contemporary understandings of class, this article proposes a four-part typology, with class understood as ���position,������process,������performance,��� and ���politics.��� Each highlights a distinct dimension of class, but all are closely related to each other.
BACKGROUND The literature related to the labour market integration and outcomes of immigrants ���... more BACKGROUND The literature related to the labour market integration and outcomes of immigrants ���has focused on the (���) relevance of [immigrants'] human capital to the destination labour market���(Chiswick, 1991: 149). This report explores the labour market outcomes for immigrants in Toronto according to one measure of their human capital, the highest level of education.
In 1987 a national controversy erupted in the Philippines when it was revealed that the new editi... more In 1987 a national controversy erupted in the Philippines when it was revealed that the new edition of the Oxford English Dictionary would include the word 'Filipino', and that one of the associated usages of the word would refer to 'domestic help'. A few years later, a Greek dictionary similarly defined the word as a generic term for a maid or nanny���as in,'my Filipina is Mexican'. These incidents epitomised a nagging malaise afflicting Filipino national self-esteem.
The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mand... more The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mandate includes the better integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force. Such partner organizations include immigrant service agencies and advocacy groups, labour organizations, regulatory bodies, professional associations, training organizations, and credential assessment agencies.
Abstract. The experiences and decisions of migrants frequently confound scholarly expectations. I... more Abstract. The experiences and decisions of migrants frequently confound scholarly expectations. In particular, the transnational linkages maintained by migrants transcend the social scales at which they are often assumed to live, and the spaces in which their integration or assimilation is usually studied��the neighbourhood, the urban labour market, the national society.
BACKGROUND Immigrants are a growing proportion of the Canadian labour force, totalling over 3.8 m... more BACKGROUND Immigrants are a growing proportion of the Canadian labour force, totalling over 3.8 million in 2005 (Thomas 2009a). They increasingly come from countries where English and French are not the main languages spoken and many use a non-official language at work. The number of people who do not use an official language at work has increased by 14% from 538,000 in 2001 to 611,400 in 2006 (Thomas 2009b).
Abstract A vast and continually expanding literature on economic globalization continues to gener... more Abstract A vast and continually expanding literature on economic globalization continues to generate a miasma of conflicting viewpoints and alternative discourses.
BACKGROUND Discrimination describes unfair behaviour or differential treatment on the basis of a ... more BACKGROUND Discrimination describes unfair behaviour or differential treatment on the basis of a group characteristic that results in negative consequences for that group (Dion 2002). The Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (LSIC) defines discrimination as occurring when people are perceived to be different from others and treated unfairly due to ethnicity, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion (LSIC, Second Wave Q45).
Abstract. Economic geographers have increasingly acknowledged the importance of discursive constr... more Abstract. Economic geographers have increasingly acknowledged the importance of discursive constructions and metaphorical representations of economic space. The representational has been recognized as more than just colourful rhetoric, being also a construction of reality that contains implicit understandings of how economic processes work and the corollaries of such processes in terms of government policy.
This course is a study of geographic relationships of supply and demand, resources, population, a... more This course is a study of geographic relationships of supply and demand, resources, population, and transportation. Site analysis, location theory and decision-making in different economic systems and cultures and how these decisions affect the environment and the location of economic activities and regionalization of economic systems will be examined.
Abstract: Contemporary understandings of class provide diverse interpretations of the concept. Th... more Abstract: Contemporary understandings of class provide diverse interpretations of the concept. This paper proposes a four-part typology to make sense of this diversity, with class rendered as' position','process','performance'and'politics'. Each highlights a distinct dimension of class, but all are closely related. The paper then examines the ways in which class as position/process/performance/politics is complicated in the context of migration, and the transnational spaces thereby created.
BACKGROUND Most research comparing Canadian-born and immigrants suggest that immigrants in Canada... more BACKGROUND Most research comparing Canadian-born and immigrants suggest that immigrants in Canada earn less and are more likely to become unemployed in their first few years after landing. Research by Li (2003), based on 15 years of data, suggests that skilled immigrants earn more than immigrants who arrived as refugees or under the family class because of their education and skills.
Attracting and settling immigrants is not just the job of government; this is about nation buildi... more Attracting and settling immigrants is not just the job of government; this is about nation building and we each have a role to play. From better defining our labour market needs to preparing newcomers, our recommendations emphasize the need for the provincial and federal governments to work together and with other sectors. Our advice is based on evidence and analysis to ensure that the way forward for Ontario is grounded in a strong factual foundation.
Despite voluminous research on globalisation, there is growing acknowledgement that insufficient ... more Despite voluminous research on globalisation, there is growing acknowledgement that insufficient attention has been paid to 'globalisation from below'. Specifically, there is growing recognition of globalisation as a dynamic, contingent and contested process that impinges on and is in turn impinged upon by individual actors and social groups beyond the huge, imposing and overpowering structures of economy (Giddens 1996).
Abstract Recent debates on globalization have tended to be polarized between those wishing to 'un... more Abstract Recent debates on globalization have tended to be polarized between those wishing to 'unthink'the broad set of economic, political and cultural processes it encompasses and those who enthusiastically embrace them. This article maps out the recent geographical literature on the politics of globalization as an idea, and suggests some of the directions in which less polarized and more sophisticated interpretations of globalization are heading.
The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mand... more The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mandate includes the better integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force. Such partner organizations include immigrant service agencies and advocacy groups, labour organizations, regulatory bodies, professional associations, training organizations, and credential assessment agencies.
BACKGROUND In Canada and elsewhere, the current debate about immigrant integration in the labour ... more BACKGROUND In Canada and elsewhere, the current debate about immigrant integration in the labour market focuses almost entirely on skilled workers (Lofstrom, 2000). In the early 1990s, Canadian immigration targets were modified to increase the number of immigrants selected on the basis of educational attainment, professional experience, and occupation. By 2000, there were major improvements in the educational attainments of immigrants coming to Canada (Picot, Hou and Coulombe, 2007).
BACKGROUND The answer to this research question is important because the way job seekers search f... more BACKGROUND The answer to this research question is important because the way job seekers search for employment ���is likely to influence the outcomes of their job-search���(Saks and Ashforth, 2000: 278). It is assumed that a change in job-search behaviour may enable job seekers who have been unsuccessful to become successful. It is currently unclear if particular methods of job search are more or less likely to lead to desired labour market outcomes (Saks and Ashforth, 2000).
BACKGROUND Access to regulated occupations (including engineering, teaching, health and legal fie... more BACKGROUND Access to regulated occupations (including engineering, teaching, health and legal fields, as well as some specialized trades) is restricted under provincial regulations. The need for accreditation creates major barriers to the full utilization of immigrants' skills (Boyd and Schellenberg, 2007). In order to obtain accreditation, immigrants must pass examinations, have relevant work experience in Canada and show that they have a good command of English or French (Boyd, 2000).
Abstract To make sense of the diversity in contemporary understandings of class, this article pro... more Abstract To make sense of the diversity in contemporary understandings of class, this article proposes a four-part typology, with class understood as ���position,������process,������performance,��� and ���politics.��� Each highlights a distinct dimension of class, but all are closely related to each other.
BACKGROUND The literature related to the labour market integration and outcomes of immigrants ���... more BACKGROUND The literature related to the labour market integration and outcomes of immigrants ���has focused on the (���) relevance of [immigrants'] human capital to the destination labour market���(Chiswick, 1991: 149). This report explores the labour market outcomes for immigrants in Toronto according to one measure of their human capital, the highest level of education.
In 1987 a national controversy erupted in the Philippines when it was revealed that the new editi... more In 1987 a national controversy erupted in the Philippines when it was revealed that the new edition of the Oxford English Dictionary would include the word 'Filipino', and that one of the associated usages of the word would refer to 'domestic help'. A few years later, a Greek dictionary similarly defined the word as a generic term for a maid or nanny���as in,'my Filipina is Mexican'. These incidents epitomised a nagging malaise afflicting Filipino national self-esteem.
The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mand... more The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mandate includes the better integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force. Such partner organizations include immigrant service agencies and advocacy groups, labour organizations, regulatory bodies, professional associations, training organizations, and credential assessment agencies.
Abstract. The experiences and decisions of migrants frequently confound scholarly expectations. I... more Abstract. The experiences and decisions of migrants frequently confound scholarly expectations. In particular, the transnational linkages maintained by migrants transcend the social scales at which they are often assumed to live, and the spaces in which their integration or assimilation is usually studied��the neighbourhood, the urban labour market, the national society.
BACKGROUND Immigrants are a growing proportion of the Canadian labour force, totalling over 3.8 m... more BACKGROUND Immigrants are a growing proportion of the Canadian labour force, totalling over 3.8 million in 2005 (Thomas 2009a). They increasingly come from countries where English and French are not the main languages spoken and many use a non-official language at work. The number of people who do not use an official language at work has increased by 14% from 538,000 in 2001 to 611,400 in 2006 (Thomas 2009b).
Abstract A vast and continually expanding literature on economic globalization continues to gener... more Abstract A vast and continually expanding literature on economic globalization continues to generate a miasma of conflicting viewpoints and alternative discourses.
BACKGROUND Discrimination describes unfair behaviour or differential treatment on the basis of a ... more BACKGROUND Discrimination describes unfair behaviour or differential treatment on the basis of a group characteristic that results in negative consequences for that group (Dion 2002). The Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (LSIC) defines discrimination as occurring when people are perceived to be different from others and treated unfairly due to ethnicity, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion (LSIC, Second Wave Q45).
Abstract. Economic geographers have increasingly acknowledged the importance of discursive constr... more Abstract. Economic geographers have increasingly acknowledged the importance of discursive constructions and metaphorical representations of economic space. The representational has been recognized as more than just colourful rhetoric, being also a construction of reality that contains implicit understandings of how economic processes work and the corollaries of such processes in terms of government policy.
This course is a study of geographic relationships of supply and demand, resources, population, a... more This course is a study of geographic relationships of supply and demand, resources, population, and transportation. Site analysis, location theory and decision-making in different economic systems and cultures and how these decisions affect the environment and the location of economic activities and regionalization of economic systems will be examined.
Abstract: Contemporary understandings of class provide diverse interpretations of the concept. Th... more Abstract: Contemporary understandings of class provide diverse interpretations of the concept. This paper proposes a four-part typology to make sense of this diversity, with class rendered as' position','process','performance'and'politics'. Each highlights a distinct dimension of class, but all are closely related. The paper then examines the ways in which class as position/process/performance/politics is complicated in the context of migration, and the transnational spaces thereby created.
BACKGROUND Most research comparing Canadian-born and immigrants suggest that immigrants in Canada... more BACKGROUND Most research comparing Canadian-born and immigrants suggest that immigrants in Canada earn less and are more likely to become unemployed in their first few years after landing. Research by Li (2003), based on 15 years of data, suggests that skilled immigrants earn more than immigrants who arrived as refugees or under the family class because of their education and skills.
Attracting and settling immigrants is not just the job of government; this is about nation buildi... more Attracting and settling immigrants is not just the job of government; this is about nation building and we each have a role to play. From better defining our labour market needs to preparing newcomers, our recommendations emphasize the need for the provincial and federal governments to work together and with other sectors. Our advice is based on evidence and analysis to ensure that the way forward for Ontario is grounded in a strong factual foundation.
Despite voluminous research on globalisation, there is growing acknowledgement that insufficient ... more Despite voluminous research on globalisation, there is growing acknowledgement that insufficient attention has been paid to 'globalisation from below'. Specifically, there is growing recognition of globalisation as a dynamic, contingent and contested process that impinges on and is in turn impinged upon by individual actors and social groups beyond the huge, imposing and overpowering structures of economy (Giddens 1996).
Abstract Recent debates on globalization have tended to be polarized between those wishing to 'un... more Abstract Recent debates on globalization have tended to be polarized between those wishing to 'unthink'the broad set of economic, political and cultural processes it encompasses and those who enthusiastically embrace them. This article maps out the recent geographical literature on the politics of globalization as an idea, and suggests some of the directions in which less polarized and more sophisticated interpretations of globalization are heading.
The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mand... more The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) seeks to assist organizations whose mandate includes the better integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force. Such partner organizations include immigrant service agencies and advocacy groups, labour organizations, regulatory bodies, professional associations, training organizations, and credential assessment agencies.
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