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September 18, 2025Healthcare policy

Employment in the Canadian Medical Profession by Immigrant Status, Racialized Group and Gender

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Analysis shows employment disparities among immigrants and racialized groups in Canada, indicating unequal access to jobs in medicine.

Immigrants with foreign education are less likely to work as doctors compared to Canadian-educated individuals, highlighting serious disparities.
Among foreign-educated immigrants, racialized individuals face greater employment challenges than White peers, indicating systemic barriers.
Canadian-educated immigrants' employment outcomes are mostly similar to Canadian-born individuals, yet specific racialized groups encounter significant disadvantages.
Disparities in employment also affect Canadian-born individuals, particularly those from Black, South Asian, and Arab/West Asian backgrounds.

Schimmele et al. (2025) studied this question.

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