Immigrants in Waterloo Region Fact Sheets The factors that determine the health of individuals and communities are very broad including a range of social, economic, and environmental factors. Some conditions that affect population health - such as employment, education, living and working conditions, and social support - can be especially challenging for groups such as newcomers to Canada. The links below explore both demographics and some key issues that relate to the health of immigrants in Waterloo Region. Immigrants in Waterloo Region - this series of fact sheets provides a profile of immigrants in Waterloo Region. The data is from the 2006 Census by Statistics Canada, annual arrivals data by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and 2008 data from the Canadian Community Health Survey. 1. Immigration (September, 2009) 2. Distribution (September, 2009) 3. Language (September, 2009) 4. Country of Birth and Ethnic Origin (September, 2009) 5. Citizenship (September, 2009) 6. Visible Minorities (September, 2009) 7. Family Composition and Age (September, 2009) 8. Immigration Arrivals (September, 2009) 9. Employment and Income of Immigrants (November 2009); This fact sheet was researched and published by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin" Newcomers Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment by Field of Study in Waterloo Region (October 2009) - this report by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, in partnership with the Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network, examines whether an immigrant's field of study had any bearing on the ability to succeed in the labour market. Immigration and Diversity in Canadian Cities and Communities (2009) by Federation of Canadian Municipalities - compares municipalities across Canada across a number of indicators 2006 Census Bulletins on Language, Immigration, Mobility & Migration, and Ethnic Origin, Visible Minorities & Aboriginal Peoples. The census bulletins highlight data from the 2006 census by Statistics Canada. Recommended Top Languages for Interpretation and Translation for Waterloo Region, June 2008 Immigrants and Growth, September 2006 - A look at health and employment of immigrants in Waterloo Region. Immigrant Poverty (March 2006) - poverty rates by period of immigration in Waterloo Region and Ontario. Immigrants in Waterloo Region (2004) - this series of fact sheets provides a profile of immigrants in Waterloo Region, primarily using 2001 census data by Statistics Canada. 1. A Profile of Immigrants in Waterloo Region (February 2004) – a general profile of immigrants – highlighting a few of the barriers they may face, and an initial discussion of the trends and implications of the current demographic realities of Waterloo Region. 2. Health of Immigrants in Waterloo Region (May 2004) – an exploration of the issues that directly impact the health of immigrants and the broader health of the community. 3. Employment & Income of Immigrants (March 2005) – an exploration of the employment prospects and barriers for newcomers as well as the health implications of these trends. 4. Detailed Data About Immigrants in Waterloo Region (last updated July 2004) Let's Talk About Poverty: New Canadians (September 2000) – exploration of the employment prospects and barriers for newcomers as well as the health implications of these trends. For more information about these reports or issues, please contact: Dan Vandebelt, Region of Waterloo Public Health vdan@region.waterloo.on.ca To request paper copies of the above resources(if available in print form), please contact: Public Health Resource Centre phrc@region.waterloo.on.ca or 519-883-2374. For more information about local organizations and services for immigrants in Waterloo Region, see the Newcomers Waterloio Region portal at www.newwr.ca For more information about immigrants on the web, please see the following sites: Statistics Canada - provides data and research from the census and other surveys. To view an extensive profile of immigrants and recent immigrants refer to Statistics Canada website and select "Census". In the search box enter the catalog number 97-564-X2006008 (Immigrant Status by Selected Variables). An extensive profile of various ethnic origins in Kitchener CMA can also be found on the Statistics Canada website. In the search box enter the catalog number 97-564-X2006007 (Ethnic Origin by Selected Variables). Statistics Canada has more detailed data tables under “Topic-Based Tabulations”. Refer to www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/census06/data/topics/Index.cfm or go to the Statistics Canada website and select “Census”, then “Data Products”, and then “Topic-based Tabulations”. Other census data can be found on the Statistics Canada Highlight tables. To access this data refer to www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/hlt/index-eng.cfm or go to the Statistics Canada website and select “Census” then ”Data Products”, and then “Highlight Tables” Canadian Social Data Strategy has a Regional Data Atlas which maps 2001 and 2006 Census data. Citizenship & Immigration Canada – research & statistics – for statistics and research about immigrants in Canada Canadian Council for Refugees – a website providing a starting point for more information about refugees and the refugee immigration process in Canada. The 2008 Canadian immigrant labour market: Analysis of quality of employment (Statistics Canada, 2009) is now available as part of The Immigrant Labour Force Analysis series, no.5 (71-606-X2009001)