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Immigrant Workers and Language Diversity at Work

This report explores how language barriers affect the occupational health and safety of immigrant workers in Canada and outlines practical strategies employers use to address these challenges. Based on a study and employer insights, it shares concrete practices to support immigrant workers during recruitment, onboarding, and workplace communication across all sectors.

Published Date: 23 January 2026DiversityEquityImmigrant Talent IntegrationLanguageSafetyENAccess the Resource
45 minToolkit

Safe Work Toolkit for Newcomers (Ontario)

Expect the following outcomes: * Describe and synthesize the relevant literature, employer practices, and newcomer workers’ needs related to managing OHS in diverse workplaces. * Resources to support settlement agencies in feasible and effective approaches to engage employers to the unique OHS needs of newcomers and help employers create safe workplaces for newcomers.

Published Date: 25 October 2023Employee DevelopmentHow to retain talentENAccess the Toolkit