Research on Health and Safety of Immigrant Workers Now Available

With more than 200,000 immigrants moving to Canada each year – 10,000 of whom arrived in Manitoba in 2006 – the province is becoming increasingly dependent on immigration to support its economy.

To help foster the health and safety of immigrant workers, Safety Services Manitoba and the International Centre of Winnipeg are coordinating the Manitoba Immigrants’ Safety Initiative, a two-year project funded through the WCB’s Community Initiatives and Research Program. The project’s main goal is to prevent injuries, deaths and work-related illnesses among Manitoba’s new and existing immigrant workers.

The first phase of the project consisted of extensive research to identify the challenges, needs and resources available to immigrant workers, employers and community agencies. Discussions with hundreds of stakeholders were held through focus groups and interviews. Efforts to address workplace health and safety issues – at the local, national and international levels – were also examined.

To view research findings and find more information about the Manitoba Immigrants’ Safety Initiative, click here.