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Newcomer Employment in the News

A photo of two newcomers to Canada on a snowy sidewalk in a residential area. Originally published with the Globe and Mail article "As new immigrants face high unemployment, experts warn of taking ‘survival jobs’".
March 27, 2025

Recent articles in national media highlighting the issues newcomers are facing in the Canadian job market.

The Globe and Mail, Jan. 6, 2025 – As new immigrants face high unemployment, experts warn of taking ‘survival jobs’

CBC, Jan. 8, 2025 – Majority of immigrants have trouble finding employment matching their expertise: survey

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