The socio-economic integration path of Francophone newcomers in Ottawa: what effects on health?
One of the major challenges facing immigrants, particularly Francophone newcomers, is socio-economic integration. Upon arrival in Ottawa, these people with diploma and work experience face unemployment and economic precariousness. This article is based on qualitative research that examined socio-economic integration pathways and their effects on the health of newcomers (three men and three women). Referring to the conceptual framework of the social determinants of social inequalities in health (WHO, 2010), analysis reveal the close links between the subjective experience of Francophone newcomers in Ottawa, the obstacles encountered in terms of employment, income and housing and their conditions that make them unjustly more exposed to life circumstances that affect their well-being and health. Moreover, the study opens on the emic perspective of health and well-being of the participants, which leads to significant tracks for future research-interventions in social work.