The contribution of immigrants, visible minorities to essential work occupations
The contribution of immigrants, visible minorities to essential work occupations
By Martin Turcotte and Katherine Savage
StatCan.gc.ca
June 22, 2020
In the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing need for additional information on the population groups that are more likely to be negatively affected by the pandemic in Canada, such as immigrants and population groups designated as visible minorities. One of the issues immigrants and visible minority groups have been facing since the start of the pandemic is that many of them are essential workers, which puts them at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
In particular, nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates were at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, especially those working in long-term care facilities in Quebec and Ontario. A number of workers in these occupations contracted the virus, which was an additional risk factor for their families and communities.
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