The age of the oldest child is often a key reason that helps decide if immigrant families will be more likely to move or stay put.
Families are unwilling to interfere with their children's high-school attendance. Canada must consider this important factor as it finds better ways to recruit and retain immigrants.
Researchers studied migration patterns of immigrant families and their reason for moving after they arrived in Canada.
Canada depends heavily on immigrants for its economic growth. But some parts of Canada have less immigrants compared to others and this means economic inequality across regions.
Many focus on attracting immigrants, but as the study shows, focus on retaining them also. Regions like Atlantic Canada and rural Prairie communities could consider recruiting families with children attending school. For example - build multicultural community centres and offer English as second language classes.
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Age of oldest child key to unlocking immigration mobility within Canada
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