| Popis: |
One of the direct consequences of the current economic crisis in Greece is the emergence of a new emigration wave, especially among young, educated people who are looking abroad for better conditions and opportunities for temporary or permanent relocation. In Canada, one of the traditional centres of the Greek diaspora, new immigration from Greece became particularly visible after 2012 in major urban centres such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. This article presents the findings of a research study that explores the profiles, attitudes, aspirations and experiences of new Greek immigrants in Canada. Through focus groups, interviews and an online survey, completed electronically by approximately 100 newcomers across Canada during the winter of 2017, various aspects of the contemporary Greek immigration experience have emerged, which are quite interesting when compared to the previous Greek Canadian migration between the 1950s and 1970s. Of particular interest are the findings that highlight the variety of reasons behind the newcomers’ decision to move to Canada, their overall high educational background, their differing degrees of adaptation to the host country conditions and their contradictory advice to compatriots who are planning to study or settle in Canada. |
