This literature review by Dr. David Ma reveals that immigrants to Canada, particularly visible minorities, singles, and those in metropolitan areas, experience higher poverty rates, with 20% facing chronic poverty. They encounter significant challenges to entering the job market such as credential barriers and the “lack of Canadian experience,” emphasizing the importance of early intervention for long-term economic well-being. Canadian immigrants are also experiencing the negative impacts of ethnic enclaves. While they provide social support, these enclaves can also hinder overall upward mobility, posing additional cultural and poverty-related challenges for immigrants.