Digital Mobility and Young Immigrants in Quebec: Toward a Typology of Platform Work

Abstract

Young immigrants constitute an increasingly significant segment of Canada’s population, yet persistent disparities in employment opportunities remain between them and native-born workers. A growing number of these young individuals turn to digital mobility platforms—Uber, Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash—that offer flexible income opportunities compatible with their academic, professional, familial, and personal commitments.

This paper explores the profiles and working conditions of young immigrants who engage with these platforms, and the challenges they face in this context. It presents qualitative data from interviews with 21 young immigrant workers, to deepen understanding of their work and employment realities.