...Nashit Chowdhury; Tanvir C. Turin Purpose This paper aims to critically examine the healthy immigrant effect ( HIE ) in relation to physical and mental health outcomes among immigrant populations in Canada and analyze key social determinants of mental health across premigration, migration...

... pandemic in a mid-size Canadian city. This in-depth knowledge may be transferable to other contexts such as settlement of refugees in other regions across Canada. Because this study was undertaken at the beginning of the pandemic, some interviews took place online, limiting information sharing due...

... in the Peel Region of Toronto, Canada. Design/methodology/approach For this qualitative exploratory study, interviews (n = 15) were conducted with mental health professionals, educators and spiritual leaders (n = 11) who work with South Asian Muslim youth living in Peel Region, as well as with South Asian...

... onset prior to the age of 25, and the prevalence of mental health difficulties drastically rises during the transition from childhood to emerging adulthood (Malla et al., 2018). Canada Refugees Asylum seekers Resilience Mental health care Though determining the prevalence rate...

... the possible challenges of undocumented immigrants in Canada and the USA in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach From existing literature, the authors examined the challenges of undocumented migrants in Canada and the USA and suggested recommendations to address those challenges...

... expenditures (Burisch et al., 2019 ; Agrawal et al., 2020a , 2020b ; Kaplan, 2019). Despite these health implications, immigrant populations face multiple barriers to health resources and care. Although Canada is lauded for its health-care system based on principles of universality...

... and experience of food insecurity for Syrian refugee households in Toronto and Saskatoon, Canada. The study considers the range of geographic, socio-economic, cultural and gendered components shaping and determining the barriers and management of food insecurity. Design/methodology/approach The study...

... recently Levac, Colquhoun and O’Brien, the purpose of this paper is to explore the existing literature on social isolation and loneliness among immigrant and refugee seniors in Canada. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a literature search of several databases including: PubMed; MEDLINE...

...Diana Tarraf; Dia Sanou; Rosanne Blanchet; Constance P. Nana; Malek Batal; Isabelle Giroux Purpose Food insecurity (FI) is an important social determinant of health and is linked with higher health care costs. There is a high prevalence of FI among recent migrant households in Canada. The purpose...

... into family-like relationships. The purpose of this paper is to draw on data from two Canadian studies to examine the relationships between migrant live-in caregivers and their employers. Design/methodology/approach The first study focused on the live-in caregivers in Canada. Semi-structured interviews...

...Rajendra Prasad Subedi; Mark Warren Rosenberg Purpose The foreign-born skilled immigrant population is growing rapidly in Canada but finding a job that utilizes immigrants’ skills, knowledge and experience is challenging for them. The purpose of this paper is to understand the self-perceived...

...Miriam Stewart; Kaysi Eastlick Kushner; CindyLee Dennis; Michael Kariwo; Nicole Letourneau; Knox Makumbe; Edward Makwarimba; Edward Shizha Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine support needs of African refugee new parents in Canada, and identifies support preferences that may enhance...

...Bruce Newbold; Marie McKeary Purpose Based on a case study in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the purpose of this paper is to explore the difficulties faced by local health care providers in the face of constantly evolving refugee policies, programs, and arrivals. In doing so, it illustrates...

...Francesca Meloni; Cécile Rousseau; Alexandra Ricard-Guay; Jill Hanley Purpose In Canada, undocumented children are “institutionally invisible” – their access to education to be found in unwritten and discretionary practices. Drawing on the experience of a three-year university-community...

... residents of African ancestry. The purpose of this paper is to study the lived experiences of African immigrants living with HIV in Canada, using narrative inquiry methodology. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study focussed on the experiences of sub-Saharan African immigrants living...

...Raaj Tiagi Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze patterns of health services utilization – visits to family practitioner and visits to an emergency room – by recent immigrants (those who have lived in Canada for less than ten years) and “established” immigrants (those who have resided...

... in Canada; however examples from the UK (which has a comparable health care system) and the USA and Australia (which have large, ethnically diverse populations) were also selected. The Candidacy framework was used as an analytical lens in the review. Findings – Findings indicate that health promotion...

... little empirical testing. The current study of Sri Lankan Tamils in Toronto, Canada, examines the respective contributions of pre-migration adversity, human capital, mental health and social resources in predicting integration. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach...

... children's experiences and realities. Design/methodology/approach Drawing upon in‐depth interviews and a focus group with 17 youth respondents living in Canada, this paper explores the realities of place and placemaking in the lives of separated children. Findings The paper highlights the meaning...

...Alain Girard; Pierre Sercia Purpose The purpose of this research is to measure changes in food habits of first‐generation immigrants in Montreal (Quebec, Canada), as well as their self‐declared state of health and physical activity level. A subset of the sample was found to be in a state of food...