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Immigration to Newfoundland
Labrador
Presented by Marlene Holden
LIPs Community Forum
Suncor Energy Fluvarium, St. John’s, NL
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Quiz
How any immigrants came to Newfoundland Labrador
last year?
a) 500
b) 751
c) 2,000
d) 1 000
QUIZ
Since 2008, immigration to NL has:
a) Increased gradually
b) Stayed the same
c)Fluctuated
d)Decreased significantly
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
St. John’s
481
454
526
462
443
Other Newfoundland and Labrador
135
149
188
220
308
Newfoundland and Labrador
616
603
714
682
751
1,360
1,630
2,493
1,665
981
83
93
88
66
108
Prince Edward Island
1,443
1,723
2,581
1,731
1,089
Halifax
2,057
1,792
1,803
1,576
1,772
594
632
605
562
598
2,651
2,424
2,408
2,138
2,370
Saint John
560
585
655
474
695
Fredericton
544
493
562
581
629
Moncton
365
479
424
470
531
Other New Brunswick
387
356
483
442
369
1,856
1,913
2,124
1,967
2,224
Charlottetown
Other Prince Edward Island
Other Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
QUIZ
What are the top three source countries for
immigrants to NL
a)China, Egypt, Iran
b)UK, USA, Philippines
c) China, USA, Egypt
d)Philippines, India, China
10 Countries of Origin in 2012 to NL
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Philippines -97
People's Republic of China -73
India -72
United Kingdom and Colonies -58
United States of America -44
Pakistan 32
Egypt
23
Bangladesh 19
Libya
17
Iraq
16
Quiz
What percentage of immigrants to NL settle in
St. John’s?
a)53%
b)90%
c)75%
d)60%
What percentage of immigrants to NL settle in St.
John’s?
 St. John’s
53%
=
 CMA excluding St. John’s
403 Immigrants
6% or 40 immigrants
(North to Pouch Cove, South to Witless Bay and West to Conception Bay South)
 Rest of Avalon
1%
= 11 immigrants
 Eastern
4%
=26 immigrants
 Central
7% =54 immigrants
 West
7% =54 immigrants
 Labrador
14% =104 immirants
 CMA or CA not stated 8% = 59 immigrants
Quiz
What percentage of immigrants to NL come in the
economic category?
a) 30%
b)50%
c) 90%
d)70%
What percentage of immigrants to NL in 2012
came in the economic category?
 Family Class (116) or 15%
 Economic Class (526) or 70%
 Federal
Skilled Workers and Other (161)
 Provincial Nominees (365)
 Humanitarian/Other (109) or 15%
Quiz
Total entries of Temporary Foreign Workers in
NL in 2012
a. 1000
b. 3500
c. 2285
d. 800
Total Entries of Temporary Foreign Workers
by Province or Territory and Urban Area 2008-2012
Urban area
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
212
349
227
294
354
Other Newfoundland and Labrador
1,083
1,042
969
1,043
1,931
Newfoundland and Labrador
1,295
1,391
1,196
1,337
2,285
Charlottetown
229
279
256
263
278
Other Prince Edward Island
219
241
274
325
526
Prince Edward Island
448
520
530
588
804
1,310
1,652
1,375
1,412
1,314
818
1,145
1,103
1,432
1,010
2,128
2,797
2,478
2,844
2,324
Moncton
233
243
314
367
384
Saint John
369
451
244
197
178
Fredericton
201
229
206
179
167
Other New Brunswick
907
779
928
1,083
1,098
1,710
1,702
1,692
1,826
1,827
St. John’s
Halifax
Other Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
QUIZ
Temporary Foreign Students Present on December 1st by
Province or Territory and Urban Area 2012
 a.
 b.
 c.
 d.
500
2050
6000
100
Temporary Foreign Students Present on Dec 1st
2008-2012
Urban area
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
St. John’s
610
707
824
746
817
Other Newfoundland and Labrador
902
811
866
1,053
1,233
1,512
1,518
1,690
1,799
2,050
450
583
664
725
733
Other Prince Edward Island
67
68
63
61
72
Prince Edward Island
517
651
727
786
805
Halifax
3,990
4,692
5,646
6,061
6,852
Other Nova Scotia
1,799
1,913
2,264
2,491
2,797
Nova Scotia
5,789
6,605
7,910
8,552
9,649
Fredericton
952
978
1,104
1,127
1,114
Moncton
801
823
832
883
989
Saint John
384
393
390
360
369
Other New Brunswick
1,115
1,086
1,179
1,240
1,301
3,252
3,280
3,505
3,610
3,773
Newfoundland and Labrador
Charlottetown
New Brunswick
NL is an “old” province in more ways than one!
Newfoundland and Labrador had the highest median age
(43.8 years) and the highest increase (0.5 years) in median
age from July 2010
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Source: 2011 Census
Immigrants drive Economics
Demographics Drive Economics.
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What must we do to attract, integrate and retain
Immigrants
NL needs more immigrants.
Can forming a Local Immigration Partnership be part of
the solution
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ASK KEY INFORMANTS IN THE
COMMUNITY from the following
sectors
 Economic/ Labour Market
 Education
 Health
 Social/ Cultural
Economic/ Labour Market
 Demand for jobs vs. Wage issue
 Inefficiencies in the system
 Need for TFW and international students in a climate
of economic reform
 Labour market access
 Lack of employment that matches skills
 Negative public perceptions
Education
 Gaps in the system
 Difficulties in the class
 Drop out rates
Health
 Complex system
 Difficulty getting access
 Lack of reliable transportation
 Interpretation
 Refugee health issues
 Cuts to the Interim Federal Health (IFH) Program
Social/ Cultural
 Public perception/ misconceptions
 Feeling unwelcomed
 Security concerns
 Lack of common spaces for newcomers to socialize
 Language barriers
 Aging population
Impact on Newcomers
 Integration into the community
 Better access to information
 Encouraging more participation
Existing Partnerships
 Association for New Canadians
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Coordinating Committee on Newcomer
Integration
 NL Housing
 Various Churches, Temples, and
Mosques
 Refugee and Immigrant Advisory
Council
 The Multicultural Women’s
Organization
 Housing for Homelessness
 Sharing our Cultures
 Memorial University
 Eastern Health
 Provincial Government
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Gateway
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International Student Advising Office
 Eastern School District

ESL Programs
 Education
 Health
 Citizenship and Immigration Canada
 Office of Immigration and
Multiculturalism
 Service Canada
 Various Municipalities
 Justice
 Advanced Education and Skills
Reports/ Accomplishments
 CCNI - has been successful in sharing information, identifying issues, and
creating solutions to those issues.
 RIAC - has been successful in creating workshops and helping newcomers
network with larger groups.
 Multicultural groups/ RIAC have brought different groups together for craft
fairs and developed the abilities of women within the larger community.
 ANC provides resettlement services for government assisted refugees. Services/
activities include: LINC school, SWIS, the summer and after school programs,
diversity program, health interest group, art show by newcomers, ANC health
fair, ANC Christmas Party.
 Sharing Our Cultures - engages high school children in activities and events
that culminate in them sharing their cultures.
 The Multicultural Women's organization – sharing information for immigrant
women and opportunities for generating income.
 ISA - successful program where they take foreign students out in the
community.
 Refugee Well Women Clinic - made a video to entice doctors to participate in
providing well woman care.
Reports/ Accomplishments
 Gateway - work with the ANC health workers to see refugees within two weeks
of coming to St. John’s. Have also developed tangible, official reports.
 Prom initiatives - medical students had a drive and donated prom dresses.
 Day of action to protest against IFH cuts on June 18th
 The School System - ESL programs and poverty reduction strategy.
 Community advisory boards - bringing people together to discuss and analyze
issues
 MUN - recruitment opportunities for international graduates.
 Path Session was designed to come up with action plan to develop a more
welcoming community (came from CIC's Tool Kit).
 City of St. John's - developed a portal site and information booklet.
Advantages of a LIP
 Networking
 Sharing of, and better access to, information
 Maximizing resources
 Avoiding duplication
 Formalization
 Developing a welcoming community
Challenges
 Competition for funds
 Coordination issues
 Openness to hearing what newcomers want
 Volunteer fatigue
Mandate
 Building awareness
 Information sharing
 Establishing strategic actions
 Program evaluation
Who Should Lead the LIP?
 Not-for-profit organization
 Immigrant service provider agency
 Community organization
 A division of Government
 Municipality
 A sector based approach
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