where should we go? discussion about the future of settlement in alberta piotr weclaw, phd alberta...
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Immigration to Alberta |TRANSCRIPT
Where should we go? Discussion about the future of
Settlement in Alberta
Piotr Weclaw, PhDAlberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
October 22, 2015AAISA 8th Biennial Settlement Conference
Edmonton
Immigration to Canada | 1980 - 2014
Immigration to Alberta | 1980 - 2014
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Immigration to Alberta | 2004 - 2014Immigration Class
4
Imm
igra
tion
land
ings
Immigration to Alberta | 2014Source Countries
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Where do we want to be?
Destination
Vehicle
Road
Destination
Vehicle
1987
1978
1980
Road
• Language• Culture• Laws• Education• FQR• Employment• Healthcare• Accommodation• Retirement
Road
• Where does the road start?• Is it the same for all?
Suggestions
• We have a good vehicle and many roads• Need to focus more on defining our
destination• This will help in choosing the best road or
roads• Shift focus even further towards people – who
is coming home?• Pre-Arrival is Critical