Influx of Immigrants Reflected in Saskatchewan Language Programs

  Language programs across Saskatchewan are expanding to meet increased demand after recent influxes of immigrants to the region. Programs such as the language centre at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) are expanding their services to accommodate high numbers of newcomers to the quickly growing region. This particular centre will serve
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Students with Immigrant Backgrounds at an Advantage in University Attendance – Study

A recent study by Garnett Picot and Feng Hou of Statistics Canada reveals that young Canadians, with immigrant backgrounds, are twice as likely to attend university in comparison to students who have both parents born in Canada. The study revealed that 50 percent of students who immigrated to Canada went to university, as against 31
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Integration of Immigrants is Key to Economic Success in Global Marketplace

A new report suggests that Canadian businesses can and should do more to integrate new immigrants if they wish to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace. The report, compiled and released by workers at the University of Toronto’s Mowat Centre, points out that despite its growing population diversity, Canada still remains heavily dependent on just
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