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Occupational match and economic outcomes of recent immigrants: A broad assessment

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides a broad assessment of occupational match and associated earnings outcomes among immigrants admitted to Canada from 2010 to 2020. Using linked data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the 2021 Census, the study examines the extent to which recent immigrants work in occupations aligned with their intended occupation at admission, identifies the characteristics associated with occupational match, and analyzes the earnings implications of matching versus not matching into intended occupations.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.25318/36280001202600500004-eng

Author: Statistics Canada

Language: English

Topic: Migration and Labor Dynamics

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7162540366

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