Equity for new Canadians Canada agressively recruits immigrants to meet economic and demographic needs, yet recent immigrants are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed than Canadian-born citizens. This critical ethnographic work provides insights on how adult education programs might more effectively enourage young adult immigrants to successfully reach their educational and personal goals. These life portraits give an insider perspective to the experiences of some newcomers, with findings that emphasize the importance of considering differences regarding historical, political,...