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New York City Wants More Immigrants in Its Parks
To integrate smoothly into their new country, it is important for newcomers to find a decent job that matches their qualifications. It is also essential for them to have housing that is adapted to their needs and for them to be able to communicate with both the government and their neighbours. But once these basic needs are met, newcomers want to enjoy their time and make the most of the recreational facilities available in their host community. As shown in this American case study, large urban centres have a long way to go before they will be able to equitably serve all their citizens.
Even though 36% of New York’s population (2,870,000 people) is immigrant, this social group has always been overlooked by the municipal authorities responsible for parks and recreation. To correct this situation, the non‑governmental organization New Yorkers For Parks conducted a field investigation and wrote a report, which set out three recommendations regarding the changes required. First, to reach immigrants, linguistic barriers must be overcome. To do so, the city will have to have all relevant information translated into the languages most commonly spoken by the residents of each neighbourhood and ensure that multilingual personnel is hired. Second, New Yorkers for Parks suggests amending bureaucratic rules and regulations that favour longstanding users over newcomers. Permits for the use of sports fields must be issued fairly to encourage immigrants to stay active while respecting the rules related to the permitting process. Third, it is time to diversify the selection of concessions in city parks. Food defined as “ethnic” must pierce the insular sector of outdoor concession stands to attract a diverse clientele and teach other cultural groups the cultural traditions of their new neighbours. By applying these three practical recommendations, New Yorkers of all backgrounds will surely improve the way they live together, which will only contribute to creating a more welcoming and cohesive community.
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 Canadian Issues – Temporary Foreign Workers Issue
This edition of Canadian Issues/Thèmes Canadiens focuses on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada. It examines research and statistics related to TFWs across Canada to provide an analytical profile of this group of immigrants. Additionally, it looks at the federal and provincial policy tools in place to promote and regulate temporary migration to Canada. Finally, it explores the social, economic, health, safety and legal issues arising from TFW programs in Canada and provides future directions for research and policy development.
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Our Diverse Cities: Quebec ~ Eds. Annick Germain, François Armand, Marie Mc Andrew
In this latest issue of Our Diverse Cities, attention is focused on the province of Quebec and its particular experience within Canada of immigration and increasing social diversity. Covering all six of its research domains, researchers from the Quebec Metropolis Centre provide valuable insights into the changing nature of Quebec immigration and illustrate how this experience has redefined the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the province. With expert analyses of the economic contributions of Quebec immigrants, issues in the accommodation of growing diversity, and the roles of education, language, gender, the justice system, and the processes of regionalization and urbanization in the immigrant experience, this issue is a valuable resource for policy-makers and practitioners alike. |
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Metropolis Brown Bag sessions are an informal opportunity to learn about recent developments in immigration and diversity research and policy. They are a knowledge transfer activity presented by the Metropolis Project. |
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2011 National
Metropolis Conference
Immigration: Bringing the World to Canada
The Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver
March 23 - 26 2011
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12th National
Metropolis Conference
Immigration and Diversity:
Crossroads of Cultures, Engine of
Economic Development
Montréal, Canada
March 18-21, 2010
 Workshop Presentations Now Available
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15th Interational
Metropolis Conference
Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging
The Hague, Netherlands
October 4 – 8 , 2010
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