Table 4-25 summarizes and highlights the main elements of the statistical and attitudinal profiles of the seven cities under study. The results of this chapter provide a basis for a more analytic discussion, later in the report, of the relationship between geographical mobility among refugees on the one hand, and community attitudes and demographics on the other.
Table 4-25
Host Community Profiles: Demographics and Community Attitudes
EdmontonDemographics:
Large urban centre. "Typical" age-sex distribution. Very highly educated
population. Average family size. Home ownership prevalent.
Cultural Diversity: High level of cultural and population diversity. Immigrants/refugees very prevalent in absolute and relative terms. High level share of visible minorities covering a wide range. Heritage languages very prevalent. Labour force indicators: Relatively high unemployment rate. Highly service-based economy. Average yearly household income medium-high. Residents somewhat optimistic about the future. Geographical Mobility: Intraprovincial and out-of-province slightly less prevalent. Medium-high proportion of immigrants. Attitudes toward community of residence: Positive. Community attitudes toward cultural diversity and immigrants: Very friendly and welcoming. Open to immigration and cultural diversity. |
CalgaryDemographics:
Large urban centre. "Typical" age-sex distribution. Very highly educated
population. Average family size. Home ownership prevalent.
Cultural Diversity: High level of cultural and population diversity. Immigrants/refugees very prevalent in absolute and relative terms. High level share of visible minorities covering a wide range. Heritage languages highly prevalent. Labour force indicators: Relatively low unemployment rate. Service-based economy. Average yearly household income somewhat high. Residents quite optimistic about the future. Geographical Mobility: Intraprovincial and out-of-province slightly less prevalent. Relatively high proportion of immigrants. Attitudes toward community of residence: Very positive. Community attitudes toward cultural diversity and immigrants: Very friendly and welcoming. Open to immigration and cultural diversity. |
Lethbridge
Demographics: Medium-small urban centre. Relatively older population.
Highly educated population. Average family size. Home ownership prevalent.
|
Red Deer
Demographics: Medium-small urban centre. "Typical" age-sex distribution.
Highly educated population. Average family size. Home ownership prevalent.
|
Medicine Hat Demographics:
Medium-small urban centre. Relatively older population. Fairly educated
population with prevalence of less than high school education. Average
family size. Home ownership prevalent. |
Grande Prairie Demographics:
Small urban centre. Somewhat youthful population. Fairly educated population
with prevalence of trades skills. Average family size. Home ownership
prevalent. |
Fort McMurray Demographics:
Small urban centre. Very youthful population. Fairly educated population
with prevalence of trades skills. Average family size. Home ownership
prevalent. |