This article explores factors that influenced the settlement experiences of 14 immigrant and refugee youth who arrived in Canada as adolescents. Analyses of the semi-structured interview transcripts revealed that their settlement and adaptation were negatively influenced by pre-migration experiences. However, several factors exerted a positive influence on participants’ settlement experiences or served to mitigate the negative influences in their lives. Recommendations for facilitating the integration process in school settings and in the wider community are made.
