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The uncertain future of immigration to small and mid-sized cities

Date
May 13, 2021
Time
6:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
Location
Online via Zoom
MF-Melissca-Kelly

Many small and mid-sized cities in countries such as Canada and Australia have come to depend on a steady flow of international migrants. Smaller centres increasingly rely on migrants to fill labour shortages and counter the effects of population decline. The pandemic, however, has slowed international migration, making it difficult for small and mid-sized cities to recruit new migrants. Moreover, many local economies are now experiencing a downturn, reducing job prospects and increasing the challenges of integration for newcomers.

What then is the outlook for immigration to small and mid-sized cities?  What unique challenges do migrants and families face as they struggle to access jobs, housing and social connections? How can city leadership and policy respond?  

CERC Migration and Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre hosted a webinar to discuss the opportunities and challenges of migration to small and mid-sized cities in Australia and Canada following the pandemic.

Panelists included:  

  • Rebecca Wickes, Director of the Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre, Monash University
  • Anna Ziersch, Associate Professor, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University
  • Clemence Due, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide
  • Ather Akbari, Professor, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University

Chair: Melissa Kelly, Research Fellow, CERC Migration and Integration

CERC Migration and Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre hosted a discussion on the opportunities and challenges of migration to small and mid-sized cities in Australia and Canada following the pandemic.