Pathways to Prosperity | Voies vers la prospérité 4 Research Ques3ons • How do residents in smaller Canadian communi9es view the impact of immigrants on their community? Do they believe that immigra9on to their community should be encouraged? • -What role do percep9ons of control over local immigra9on, and frequency and quality of contact with immigrants play in predic9ng these aZtudes? • Do de. [...] Pathways to Prosperity | Voies vers la prospérité 8 Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community The top two posi3ve themes across all communi3es were: • Mul3culturalism / Diversity of Perspec3ves (Range: 38% in Cape Breton to 61% in CharloBetown) E.g., “As a rela*vely insulated community, introducing mul*culturalism to the community provides more informa*on and understanding of the whole worl. [...] I wish there was a way to fast track doctors and nurses to qualify them for work in Canada.” Pathways to Prosperity | Voies vers la prospérité 9 Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community Other posi3ve themes included: • Posi3ve Impact on the Economy E.g., “They are the force or engine that drives the economy of Brandon and this country.” • Posi3ve Characteris3cs of Immigrants E.g., “I see. [...] They are going to higher educa*on to be doctors, and social workers, to generally give back to Canada.” Pathways to Prosperity | Voies vers la prospérité 10 Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community Other posi3ve themes included: • Diversity in Arts and Culture E.g., “The cultural diversity of our community has increased. [...] John’s, 22%, and Saint-Hyacinthe, 17%) E.g., “They have more benefits and programs in our community than our own children and families.” Pathways to Prosperity | Voies vers la prospérité 14 Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community The top two nega3ve themes in each community were more varied: • Insufficient English/French Language Skills (Top theme in Brandon, 28%, Bathurst, 22%, and Saint.
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Table of Contents
- Understanding A-tudes toward 1
- Immigrants and Immigra3on 1
- Alina Su7er Victoria Esses Western University 1
- Context 2
- Context 3
- Context 4
- Research Ques3ons 5
- Method 6
- A-tudes toward Immigrants and Immigra3on 7
- Respondents answered the following ques3ons 7
- Across communi3es respondents on average reported that 7
- A-tudes toward Immigrants and Immigra3on 8
- Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 9
- The top two posi3ve themes across all communi3es were 9
- Mul3culturalism Diversity of Perspec3ves 9
- As a relavely insulated community introducing mulculturalism to the community provides more informaon and understanding of the whole world. 9
- Filling of Labour Shortages 9
- There is a huge labour shortage in all areas of employment especially in health care. I wish there was a way to fast track doctors and nurses to qualify them for work in Canada. 9
- Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 10
- Other posi3ve themes included 10
- Posi3ve Impact on the Economy 10
- They are the force or engine that drives the economy of Brandon and this country. 10
- Posi3ve Characteris3cs of Immigrants 10
- I see many smart and hardworking people who want to give back to the community. They are going to higher educaon to be doctors and social workers to generally give back to Canada. 10
- Posi3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 11
- Other posi3ve themes included 11
- Diversity in Arts and Culture 11
- The cultural diversity of our community has increased. Restaurants and social variety of our region has increased. The arts have been revitalized. 11
- Posi3ve Contribu3on to the Community 11
- They volunteer at food banks and churches which is very much appreciated especially with an aging populaon. 11
- Popula3on Growth 11
- The city has felt like it is dying for a very long me to me. More people coming means it will be around longer. 11
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 12
- The top two nega3ve themes in each community were more varied across communi3es 12
- Failure to Adopt and Respect the Canadian Lifestyle Erosion of Canadian Values 12
- Weakening of Canadian and Chrisan values in the school systems weakening of mainstream culture forced indoctrinaon of others values beliefs religions language. 12
- Nega3ve Impact on the Labour Market 12
- They are taking away jobs from people who have been born and raised here and cannot find a job because there are so few available. 12
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 13
- The top two nega3ve themes in each community were more varied 13
- Contribu3on to Housing Crisis 13
- There seems to be an influx of immigraon here for the past few years and we are having a housing crisis plus our economy is bad. They rent and wreck the places they are in. Serious garbage issues. 13
- Overly Rapid Popula3on Increase 13
- Just way too many. We are not used to this. 13
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 14
- The top two nega3ve themes in each community were more varied 14
- Increase in Crime 14
- It appears that drug related crime has increased dramacally and more mes then not the ones charged have a new Canadian name aOached to it. 14
- Reaping Government Benefits 14
- They have more benefits and programs in our community than our own children and families. 14
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 15
- The top two nega3ve themes in each community were more varied 15
- Insufficient EnglishFrench Language Skills 15
- Language barrier online and in person is extremely difficult especially in the medical field and other helping professions. Even ordering a coffee is difficult. 15
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 16
- Other nega3ve themes included 16
- Nega3ve Characteris3cs of Immigrants 16
- They tend to be ungrateful for the opportunity this country has given them. Their aUtude is what can Canada do for me not how could I thank this country for their generosity. 16
- Unskilled Labourers 16
- They work for less pay and how can you prove that they have the educaon that they say they do 16
- Nega3ve Impact of Immigrants on Local Community 17
- Other nega3ve themes included 17
- Taking over Businesses 17
- They are buying all of are stores gas staon apartment etc. and having all the Canadian lose there jobs so they can hire there own. 17
- Nega3ve Impact on Educa3on 17
- They are increasing costs for educaon because the children need ESL teaching. ESL students take up the teacher and educaonal assignments me 17
- Predic3ng A-tudes toward Immigrants and 18
- Immigra3on 18
- Perceived Control Over Local Immigra3on 18
- Predic3ng A-tudes toward Immigrants and 19
- Immigra3on 19
- Frequency of Contact with Immigrants 19
- Quality of Contact with Immigrants 19
- Demographics 19
- Perceived Control Findings 20
- Respondents reported overall low levels of perceived control over local immigra3on 20
- Frequency and Quality of Contact Findings 21
- Predic3ng A-tudes Impact of Immigrants 22
- Respondents were more likely to view immigrants as having a posi3ve impact on their community if they 22
- Also if they 22
- Predic3ng A-tudes Immigra3on Should Be Encouraged 23
- Respondents were more likely to agree that immigra3on to their community should be encouraged if they 23
- Also if they 23
- Welcoming Percep3ons 24
- Respondents were also asked how welcoming their communi3es were 24
- Predic3ng Welcoming Percep3ons 25
- Respondents were more likely to perceive their communi3es as welcoming to immigrants in general immigrants who are not White and immigrants who are not Chris3an if they 25
- Also across the three measures if they 25
- Noteworthy Findings and Implica3ons 26
- Noteworthy Findings and Implica3ons 27
- Recommenda3ons 28
- Increase residents perceived control over local immigra3on 28
- Enhance quality of interac3ons between established residents and newcomers 28
- Recommenda3ons 29
- Adopt a localized approach to 29
- Contact Informa3on 30
