Notes
Gaps identified
Compared to Brookes , Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer, the refugees in Calgary have the loWest attendance rate. Moreover, Calgary has the highest percentage of employed services used by the refugees for the purpose of finding work.
Key findings
This study assesses the services provided in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in response to the Syrian refugee crisis in terms of housing needs, language training, and job search experiences. Upon arrival, the vast majority of the refugees are provided short-term accommodation in hotels. Only one third, however, is satisfied with the response to their housing needs. Women are not facing as much difficulty as men. Compared to PSRs, the GARs are face greater difficulty finding work in Alberta.
Key populations
Syrian refugees (242 participants from Alberta)
Community organizations
Brooks and County Immigration Services; Calgary Catholic Immigration Society; Catholic Social Services (Edmonton); Catholic Social Services (Red Deer); Lethbridge Family Services-Immigrant Services;
Location
Calgary, Alberta; Lethbridge, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Red Deer, Alberta; Brookes, Alberta
Integration timeline
At what point during the integration process the study was conducted?
NA
