Publications

Immigration and Multiculturalism annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Taking action on racism : a year in review

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In July 2022 Alberta released an anti-racism action plan which provides an overarching and strategic direction for combating discrimination and addressing systemic racism in Alberta. This report... More ≫

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In July 2022 Alberta released an anti-racism action plan which provides an overarching and strategic direction for combating discrimination and addressing systemic racism in Alberta. This report to Albertans presents the significant progress made across government to take action on racism.

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Fair Registration Practices Act : 2021 registration practices report

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This report provides an update on registration assessment and improvement activities specific to the Fair Registration Practices Act that were completed or underway in the reporting calendar year.... More ≫

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This report provides an update on registration assessment and improvement activities specific to the Fair Registration Practices Act that were completed or underway in the reporting calendar year. The 2021 report focuses on registration practices as self-reported by Alberta regulatory bodies for first time applicants (both internationally and Canadian-trained individuals) requiring a license or certificate before entering to work in regulated occupations.

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Fair Registration Practices Act : 2020 baseline questionnaire summary

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The Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA) came into force on March 1, 2020, as part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to improve the assessment of qualifications in over 170 regulated... More ≫

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The Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA) came into force on March 1, 2020, as part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to improve the assessment of qualifications in over 170 regulated professions, designated occupations or trades. Regulatory bodies that oversee regulated professions, designated occupations or trades are required to ensure that their registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and procedurally fair and applications decisions are made in a timely manner. A baseline questionnaire was sent to regulatory bodies to learn how the FRPA could or is being implemented within their organization. Their responses were compiled and assessed against eight indicators included in the Fair Registration Practices Code, embedded within the FRPA which will be used to inform current and future work of the Fairness for Newcomers Office.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in physical altercation at convenience store

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the wholesale and retail sector in October 2015. A gas bar/convenience store worker was struck by a customer and... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the wholesale and retail sector in October 2015. A gas bar/convenience store worker was struck by a customer and suffered fatal injuries.

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A foreign qualification recognition plan for Alberta : progress report

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in... More ≫

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in their field of education and experience.

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Alberta settlement outcomes survey

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This report describes the results of a telephone survey conducted in 2012 of recent immigrants to Alberta concerning their experiences with settlement services in the province, their information... More ≫

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This report describes the results of a telephone survey conducted in 2012 of recent immigrants to Alberta concerning their experiences with settlement services in the province, their information needs, and their economic and social integration outcomes. The goal was to provide an evidence‐base to guide decisions about the scope and character of future settlement services in Alberta.

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Learning a language, learning the land : newcomers, parks, and language learning : research and evaluation report

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an... More ≫

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an outdoor park setting. This report is an evaluation of the joint project between the primary partners - Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (Parks Division, Learning and Stewardship Services – herein called Alberta Parks), Edmonton Mennonite Centre for New Comers (EMCN, English Language Program) and the City of Edmonton (Natural Areas Conservation – herein called Edmonton Parks). The project was initially funded by the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) with additional funding provided by the Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, and Mountain Equipment Co-op. In-kind support was also provided by all the partners. The evaluation and research was conducted by a research team from St. Francis Xavier University (originally University of...

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Impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program on the labour market in Alberta

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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) participating in Alberta's labour market. This is a trend largely related to the strong... More ≫

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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) participating in Alberta's labour market. This is a trend largely related to the strong performance of Alberta's economy. Until 2006, less than one per cent of the province's total labour force was TFWs. However, with the federal changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program in 2007 and Alberta's growing economy at the time, the province saw a significant spike in the number of TFWs in the province to a high of almost 58,000 in 2008. In 2010, Teresa Woo-Paw, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Employment and Immigration, was mandated to carry out a series of public consultations to identify where the TFW Program fits in Alberta's labour force planning, what role TFWs fill in Alberta's labour market and how to ensure the program is best serving the needs of Albertans. Over an eleven-week period, 14 consultation sessions were held in 12 different communities across...

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Employment and Immigration annual report [2009 - 2011]

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This annual report of the Ministry of Employment and Immigration contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual... More ≫

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This annual report of the Ministry of Employment and Immigration contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes: the financial statements of entities making up the Ministry including the Department of Employment and Immigration, for which the Minister is responsible, and other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Government Accountability Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the Ministry has anything to report.

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