NURS1032 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Life Skills, Visible Minority, Social Environment
Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF) Nov 1
According to 2016 census figures the share of immigrants in Canada has reached
its highest level in almost a century
21.9% of Canadians are immigrants, the highest share in 85 years
More immigrants, visible minorities and indigenous people
How immigrants come to Canada
Temporary residents
International students and spouses
Temporary foreign workers
Visitors
Permanent residents
Refugee class
Canadian experience class
Economic class entrepreneurs
Family class
Top 5 countries immigrating (April 2016-March 2017)
1. China: 26%
2. Syria: 20%
3. Israel: 6%
4. Philippines: 5%
5. Congo Dr.: 5%
Immigration categories
PNP: 65% Provincial Nominee Program
Refugee: 30%
Family class: 4%
Skilled workers: 1%
Barriers to settlement and integration:
Individual level
Language abilities
Lack of accurate and timely information
Community/social networks and engagement
Life skills
System barriers
Credential recognition
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Document Summary
According to 2016 census figures the share of immigrants in canada has reached its highest level in almost a century. 21. 9% of canadians are immigrants, the highest share in 85 years. More immigrants, visible minorities and indigenous people. Top 5 countries immigrating (april 2016-march 2017: china: 26, syria: 20% Israel: 6: philippines: 5, congo dr. : 5% Disease and disease outcome are different from country to country, socioeconomic factors. Feelings of anger, discomfort, confusion, frustration or irritability. Withdrawal, spending a lot of time alone. Compulsive eating/drinking or a need for a lot of sleep. Unwarranted criticism and negative feelings toward the local people, system and culture. Boredom, fatigue and an inability to concentrate or work effectively. Results: among recent immigrants, 15% reported a two-step decline in health in the first four years after arrival in canada. In comparison only 6% of non- immigrants from a similar age cohort reported a two-step decline in health during the same time period.