Temporary foreign workers in health care: Characteristics, transition to permanent residency and industry retention

Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202500800002
Description: Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are playing an increasingly important role in addressing labour shortages in Canada’s health care sector. This study uses the integrated longitudinal administrative database and examines the number and characteristics of TFWs employed in the health care sector since 2000. It also tracks their transition to permanent residency (PR) and analyzes the percentage of individuals who remain in the sector after gaining PR.
Issue Number: 2025008
Author(s): Lu, Yuqian; Hou, Feng
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202500800002-eng
Main Product: Economic and Social Reports
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