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

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Imm

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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