1. NEWCOMERS, IMMIGRATION
AND SASKATOON

2. Newcomers and Saskatoon
Saskatchewan welcomes approximately 10,000‐12,000 newcomers a year, approximately 6,000 of whom arrive in Saskatoon. Slightly more newcomers settle in Saskatoon than Regina.
Immigrants to Saskatchewan are primarily working age individuals.
The Asia/Pacific region was the largest source region from which immigrants to Saskatchewan arrived in 2011 (6,558 immigrants or 73 per cent of the total).
The majority of immigrants to Saskatchewan aged 15 years and older are professionals with university degrees, or have skilled and technical trade/vocational training.
Latest statistical information on newcomers in Saskatoon

3. Immigration FEDERAL PROCESS PROVINCIAL PROCESS

4. Understanding Immigration
Immigrants
Refugees
Anyone that migrates from their country or region of origin to a different country or region.
This movement can be voluntary or coerced.
Anyone that migrates from their country or region of origin for fear of persecution.
At the same time, feels that they will be unable to return to that area for fear of further persecution.
Differences between immigrants and refugees
Skilled worker, families members, economic and business oriented, etc.

5. A SPECIAL CASE:
REFUGEE NEWCOMERS

6. NEWCOMERS ARE FROM… Philippines India China Pakistan Bangladesh
Ukraine
Ethiopia
Iraq
Karen/Burma
Somalia
Bhutan
Eritrea
Sudan
The majority of immigrants arriving in Saskatoon at this time are from the PHILLIPINES, INDIA, CHINA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, UKRAINE, VIETNAM, KOREA, NIGERIA, RUSSIA
The majority of government-assisted refugees arriving in Saskatoon at this time are the Oromo (Ethiopia), Iraqi and Karen (formerly of Burma). There are also many people coming from Somalia, Bhutan, Eritrea and Sudan.
TOP 10 COUNTRIES TO SASKATOON (2011) : PHILLIPINES, INDIA, CHINA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, UKRAINE, VIETNAM, KOREA, NIGERIA, RUSSIA
TOP 10 COUNTRIES TO CANADA (2010): PHILIPPINES, INDIA, CHINA, UK, USA, FRANCE, IRAN, UAE, MOROCCO, SOUTH KOREA.