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2. Research Methods

2-1
Sampling Design, Final Target Sample and Completed Interviews
2-2
Region of Origin of Total Sample and Total CIC List By Destined City
2-3
Region of Origin of Target Sample and Interview Sample By Destined City
2-4
Breakdown of “Call Dispositions” of Original Sample
2-5
Sample Size by Host Community and Gender of Respondent
 

3. Profiles of Respondents

3-1
Africa
3-2
Central/South America
3-3
East Asia
3-4
Former Yugoslavia
3-5
Middle East
3-6
Poland
3-7
Total Sample
3-8
Adult Refugees' Current Employment Situation by Region of Origin
3-9
Adult Refugees' Current Employment Situation by Current City of Residence
3-10
Adult Refugees' Total Annual Household Income and Monthly Housing Costs by Region of Origin
3-11
Adult Refugees' Total Annual Household Income and Monthly Housing Costs by Current City of Residence
3-12
Public Opinion Survey: Respondent Demographic Characteristics by City
3-13
Public Opinion Survey: Respondent Education, Employment and Financial Characteristics by City
 
 

4. Socio-Demographic Profiles of Host Communities 

4-1
Total Population and Population Change for Communities in Alberta, 1991 and 1996
4-2
Population Pyramids:
 
Calgary
 
Edmonton
 
Fort McMurray
 
Grande Prairie
 
Lethbridge
 
Medicine Hat
 
Red Deer
4-3
Education Statistics, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-4
Family Characteristics, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-5
Dwelling Characteristics, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-6
Indices of Diversity, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991-1996
4-7
Total Immigrant Population by Period of Immigration for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-8
Immigrant Population and Place of Birth for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-9
Number of Refugees by City of Destination, 1992-1997
4-10
Total Refugees by Host City by Year of Arrival
4-11
Visible Minority Population for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-12
Ethnic Origin for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-13
Knowledge of Official and Non-Official Languages, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-14
Mother Tongue for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-15
Home Languages for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-16
Total Unemployment Rate, Alberta, 1975-1998
4-17
Selected Labour Force Indicators, Selected Communities in Alberta, 1996
4-18
Household Income, All Private Households for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-19
Mobility Status One Year for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-20
Mobility Status Five Years for Selected Communities in Alberta, 1991
4-21
Public Opinion Survey: Evaluation of Community by City
4-22
Public Opinion Survey: Community Openness to Cultural Diversity and Immigration by City
4-23
Public Opinion Survey: Opinions about Immigration, Immigrants and Refugees
4-24
Public Opinion Survey: Residents' Perceptions of Whether Refugees/Immigrants are Accepted, Treated Fairly and Need Special Programs and Services by City
4-25
Host Community Profiles: Demographics and Community Attitudes
 
 

5. Geographic Mobility of Refugees 

5-1
Refugee Mobility Patterns - All Refugee Sample Members
5-2
Adult Refugees - Leavers - Months in First Community By Destined City and Region of Origin
5-3
Adult Refugees' Reasons For and Satisfaction About Leaving Their First Community in Canada by Destined City, Region of Origin, and Gender
5-4
Adult Refugees' Reasons for Leaving Their First Community - Selected Quotes
5-5
Adult Refugees' Mobility Plans by Current City of Residence
5-6
Public Opinion Survey: Opinions About Community Size and Refugee/Immigrant Adjustment by City
5-7
Respondents' Explanations of Why Refugees/Immigrants Adjust Better in Different-Sized Communities
 
 

6. Settlement Services 

6-1
Employment Services
6-2
Services Received From Agencies by Adult Refugees During First Year in Canada by City of Destination
6-3
Adult Refugees' Evaluations of Services Received During First Year in Canada
6-4
Adult Refugees' Use of ESL and Formal Education Systems in Canada by Region of Origin, Current City of Residence and Gender
6-5
Services Received by Adult Refugees After First Year in Canada by Current City of Residence
6-6
Adult Refugees' Reports of Potentially Helpful Settlement Services They Did Not Get
6-7
Public Opinion Survey: Respondents' Opinions About the Kind of Programs/Services Needed by Refugees/Immigrants by City
6-8
Adult Refugees Assessments of Issues that are Important for Settlement In/Living Successfully In Canada by Region of Origin
6-9
Youth Refugees' Assessments of Issues that are Important for Settlement In/Living Successfully in Canada by Region of Origin
6-10
Adult Refugees' Assessments of Issues that Concern Them When Settling in a New Country by Region of Origin
6-11
Youth Refugees' Assessments of Issues that Concern Them when Settling in a New Country by Region of Origin
 
 

7. Settlement Experiences of Refugees 

7-1
Adult Refugees' Knowledge about Canada Before Arriving by Region of Origin
7-2
Adult Refugees: Time Spent (in the Past Few Months) With Others in the Community by Current City of Residence
7-3
Public Opinion Survey: Respondents' Perceptions of How Well Refugees/Immigrants are Adjusting to Life in the Community
7-4
Youth Refugees' Openness to Cultural Diversity and Immigration by Current City of Residence
7-5
Adult Refugees' Openness to Cultural Diversity and Immigration by Current City of Residence
7-6
Youth Refugees' Assessments of "Fitting In" in Canadian Society by Current City of Residence
7-7
Youth Refugees' Openness to Cultural Diversity and Immigration by Region of Origin
7-8
Adult Refugees' Openness to Cultural Diversity and Immigration by Region
7-9
Adult Refugees' Reports of Experiences of Discrimination/Racism in Canada by Origin, Current City of Residence and Gender
7-10
Youth Refugees' Experiences of Racism or Discrimination since Arrival by Current City of Residence
7-11
Youth Refugees' Experiences of Racism or Discrimination since Arrival by Region of Origin
7-12
Adult Refugees' Best and Worst Thing About Living in Current City by Region of Origin and Gender
7-13
Adult Refugees' Assessments of Income Adequacy and Perceptions of Financial Optimism by Current City of Residence
7-14
Adult Refugees' Assessments of Income Adequacy and Perceptions of Financial Optimism by Region of Origin
7-15
Refugee and Public Opinions about Current City of Residence
7-16
Adult Refugees' Realization of Hopes and Expectations by Region of Origin, Current City of Residence and Gender
7-17
Adult Refugees' Best and Worst Thing About Living in Current City by Current City of Residence
7-18
Adult Refugees' Opinions Regarding Payment for Settlement Services by Region of Origin
7-19
Adult Refugees' Opinions Regarding Term and Amount of Financial Assistance by Current City of Residence
7-20
Adult Refugees' Opinions Regarding Term and Amount of Financial Assistance by Region of Origin
7-21
Adult Refugees' Volunteer Activities by Region of Origin
7-22
Adult Refugees Advice to Other Refugees by Region of Origin and Current City of Residence
7-23
Adult Refugees' Advice to Canadians by Region of Origin and Current City of Residence
7-24
Public Opinion Survey: Respondents' Opinions About Whether Immigrants/Refugees Value Their Canadian Citizenship.