The Surge: Alberta’s Population (Trends 2023-2024)
The surge in Alberta’s population during 2023–2024 has been historic, driven by a rapid pace of migration into the province, making Alberta Canada’s fastest growing province during this period. This infographic explores the causes and pace of this growth, highlighting the role of international migration, strong interprovincial inflows, and Alberta’s growing share of newcomers to…
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Balancing Growth and Housing: Canada’s New Immigration Plan
This infographic series delves into the intricate relationship between immigration and housing in Canada, spotlighting these interconnected sectors’ evolving strategies, challenges, and implications. With titles such as “New Targets Reflect a Shift in Strategy” and “Why Canada is Reducing Immigration Levels,” we examine recent policy shifts and their rationale. Topics like “Rising Concern Over Housing…
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BUILDING RESPONSIVE SYSTEMS: A Needs Assessment on Prenatal and Postnatal Support for Newcomer Families in Calgary
Introduction The Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) conducted an assessment of the prenatal and postnatal care needs of newcomer families in Calgary, Alberta. The purpose was to identify priority needs, service barriers, and opportunities for responsive program development. This needs assessment project is supported in part by funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)…
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Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan
Canada’s population has surged while homebuilding hasn’t kept pace, pushing affordability out of reach for many, especially renters and newcomers. This infographic traces population growth versus housing completions from 1972 to 2022, unpacks the drivers of the gap, and outlines Ottawa’s plan: to accelerate approvals, remove GST on new rentals, invest in infrastructure, and target…
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