The Local Stats
Immigrants represent 23.1% of the population aged 15+ in the London Economic Region (LER), contributing significantly to the region’s demographic and economic growth. However, despite their increasing numbers, immigrant participation in the labour market is consistently lower than the regional average across all age groups, including young workers, prime age workers, and older workers.
With steady primary and secondary migration to the region, immigrants form a growing segment of the population. Ensuring their successful integration into the labour market is critical for sustaining the region’s economic vitality. Immigrants bring diverse skills and experiences that are vital for addressing labour shortages and driving economic innovation.
Project Updates
Current Activities
- Establishing connections to local Interest holders
- Research is is being collected and compiled
- Study themes and questions are being developed
Upcoming Activities
- In-person consultations with immigrants not in the labour force
- Compilation of report with recommendations
Local Existing Research
2023 Research
- An in-depth look at discrimination experienced by immigrants and racialized individuals in London and Middlesex, and strategies for combatting this discrimination – LMLIP
- An in-depth look at discrimination experienced by immigrants and racialized individuals in in-St.Thomas-and-Oxford-FINAL-revised.pdf
2021 Research
- Discrimination Experienced by Immigrants, Visible Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in London Middlesex – LMLIP
- Discrimination Experienced by Immigrants, Visible Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in St. Thomas-Elgin County – STELIP
- Discrimination Experienced by Immigrants, Visible Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Oxford County – OLIP
- Labour market participation in the London Economic Region – City of London
