Labour market training of new Canadians and limitations to the intersectionality framework

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Abstract (English)

This essay considers the labour market integration of immigrants while distinguishing and assessing the importance of other identity markers including gender, visible minority status, and disability. Since much literature on the intersectionality of diversity markers is within a multiculturalism framework, we “map” the commonly mentioned diversity markers to mainstream economic research practices, pointing out limitations associated with the small case study as well as quantitative approaches. We sketch current economic understanding about labour market integration of Canadian immigrants and summarise recent research on their work-related training activities. We suggest an expanded framework to accommodate policy complications that result from Canada’s federal-provincial division of powers. We conclude with remarks on the limitations as well as opportunities afforded by the intersectionality framework.

Abstract (French)

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