加拿大安大略省农村和北部地区移民医疗服务体验研究

Background Immigration to Canada has historically concentrated in major metropolitan areas, with over half of newcomers settling in Ontario’s urban centres in 2019. However, recent government initiatives seek to address labour shortages and stimulate regional development by encouraging immigrant settlement in five rural Northern communities. As policies increasingly direct newcomers to these regions, it becomes essential to understand their unique settlement experiences and ensure that local services effectively meet their needs, especially healthcare needs. Yet, the limited research focusing