The Trajectory of Immigrants’ Exposure to Labour Market Power in Canada
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This paper investigates the trajectory of labour market concentration among immigrants in the years following their arrival in Canada, using tax administrative data. We find that immigrants initially enter labour markets with higher concentrations of foreign-born workers. However, this concentration gradually declines over time, reflecting a transition toward more competitive and diverse employment environments as immigrants integrate. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of immigrant labour market assimilation and highlight the role of labour market power in shaping their employment trajectories.