Navigating the housing crisis: A comparison of international students and other newcomers in a mid-sized Canadian city
This article investigates the housing experiences of international students in comparison to other newcomers in the mid-sized Canadian city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with a focus on how they navigate housing crises. Drawing on recent literature on housing justice, a quantitative...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:16061 2023-10-01T03:57:36+02:00 Navigating the housing crisis: A comparison of international students and other newcomers in a mid-sized Canadian city Pottie-Sherman, Yolande Christensen, Julia Foroutani, Maryam Beheshti Zhou, Siyi 2023-07-20 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/16061/ https://research.library.mun.ca/16061/1/Pottie-Sherman%20et%20al.,%20Navigating%20the%20housing%20crisis.pdf https://doi.org/10.1111/cag.12869 en eng Wiley https://research.library.mun.ca/16061/1/Pottie-Sherman%20et%20al.,%20Navigating%20the%20housing%20crisis.pdf Pottie-Sherman, Yolande <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Pottie-Sherman=3AYolande=3A=3A.html> and Christensen, Julia <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Christensen=3AJulia=3A=3A.html> and Foroutani, Maryam Beheshti <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Foroutani=3AMaryam_Beheshti=3A=3A.html> and Zhou, Siyi <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Zhou=3ASiyi=3A=3A.html> (2023) Navigating the housing crisis: A comparison of international students and other newcomers in a mid-sized Canadian city. Canadian Geographies. ISSN 1541-0064 cc_by_nc Article PeerReviewed 2023 ftmemorialuniv https://doi.org/10.1111/cag.12869 2023-09-03T06:50:33Z This article investigates the housing experiences of international students in comparison to other newcomers in the mid-sized Canadian city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with a focus on how they navigate housing crises. Drawing on recent literature on housing justice, a quantitative survey of 188 participants, and 30 qualitative interviews, the findings reveal that international students and other newcomers are at different stages of their housing careers, have different needs and goals, and are experiencing the affordability crisis differently. Housing discrimination is a pressing concern, especially for international students who are subjected to intersectional prejudice, exploitation by landlords, and amplified challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article argues for inclusive housing and immigration policies that acknowledge international students as part of the Canadian housing market and ensure their rights to housing. Article in Journal/Newspaper Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes |
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This article investigates the housing experiences of international students in comparison to other newcomers in the mid-sized Canadian city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with a focus on how they navigate housing crises. Drawing on recent literature on housing justice, a quantitative survey of 188 participants, and 30 qualitative interviews, the findings reveal that international students and other newcomers are at different stages of their housing careers, have different needs and goals, and are experiencing the affordability crisis differently. Housing discrimination is a pressing concern, especially for international students who are subjected to intersectional prejudice, exploitation by landlords, and amplified challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article argues for inclusive housing and immigration policies that acknowledge international students as part of the Canadian housing market and ensure their rights to housing. |
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Navigating the housing crisis: A comparison of international students and other newcomers in a mid-sized Canadian city |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/16061/1/Pottie-Sherman%20et%20al.,%20Navigating%20the%20housing%20crisis.pdf Pottie-Sherman, Yolande <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Pottie-Sherman=3AYolande=3A=3A.html> and Christensen, Julia <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Christensen=3AJulia=3A=3A.html> and Foroutani, Maryam Beheshti <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Foroutani=3AMaryam_Beheshti=3A=3A.html> and Zhou, Siyi <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Zhou=3ASiyi=3A=3A.html> (2023) Navigating the housing crisis: A comparison of international students and other newcomers in a mid-sized Canadian city. Canadian Geographies. ISSN 1541-0064 |
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