The Atlantic Immigration Spotlight on Data is a quarterly publication that provides brief, practical summaries of immigration-related data for the settlement and integration sector. Each issue highlights a key piece of data, provides a short interpretation, and explains how this data can inform programs and services. Designed specifically for service providers in Atlantic Canada, the Spotlight can support program design, newcomer engagement, sector coordination, and funding applications. The Spotlight combines provincial datasets for researchers to produce unique data for the Atlantic region.
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Newcomer Retention in Atlantic Canada
In comparison to the rest of Canada, immigrant retention is low across the Atlantic region. This data spotlight looks at how it varies for newcomer populations.
September 2024
Countries of Origin for Immigrants in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is experiencing growing diversity due to immigration. While earlier immigrants to the region often came from Western countries like the United Kingdom and the United States, more recent arrivals are increasingly from Asia. This trend is highlighted in this data spotlight.
July 2024
Gender Wage Gap for Economic Immigrants in Atlantic Canada
In Atlantic Canada, there is a persistent gender wage gap among economic immigrants. Despite increases in average employment income for both genders over time, the wage disparity remains consistent. This data spotlight serves as a gauge for service requirements, highlighting the need for targeted support aimed at enhancing economic integration, particularly for immigrant women.