First, the main barrier for newcomers is basically the difficulty of finding a job that really matches their skills and that makes them feel valued. They always start by finding precarious work that doesn't pay well. It takes them time to reach their full potential.
Second, at this time, especially in Ontario, housing has become an issue. Without any credit, it's hard to get accepted by landlords. This is becoming a real issue. We find that people are increasingly being asked to pay a deposit that sometimes amounts to six months' rent before they can get a place to live.
Third, another major barrier for francophones in general and for allophones is the language learning process. We've had many people come here from other countries. It takes at least four years to really acquire a functional level of English. Some people don't want to do so, but this only delays their economic integration and their success.