Centre for Migration Studies

The Centre for Migration Studies is committed to excellence in migration and mobilities research and serves as an incubator for transformative, inclusive, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral research.

We seek to understand the causes, consequences, and experiences of human mobility through research, education, and outreach.  As a community of faculty members, practitioners, students, research and support staff, we work together to advance the study and understanding of migration and belonging and to facilitate publicly engaged dialogue that fosters inclusive and just communities. We explore possibilities of decolonizing migration studies by supporting research and programming that centres the intersection of migration, settler colonialism, empire, and Indigeneity.

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New Research Brief | Can Words Shift Views? How Policy Communication Shifts Support for Low-Skilled Immigration

Prof. Vince Hopkins examines how policy communication can build support for low-skilled immigration in Canada, bridging labour needs and public opinion. The post New Research Brief | Can Words Shift Views? How Policy Communication Shifts Support for Low-Skilled Immigration appeared first on Centre…

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Understanding Skilled Migration Paradoxes with Prof. Karun K. Karki

Prof. Karun K. Karki’s study reveals that Canada values immigrants’ skills but systemic barriers limit equitable employment, marginalizing racialized professionals. The post Understanding Skilled Migration Paradoxes with Prof. Karun K. Karki appeared first on Centre for Migration Studies.

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Policy Brief | Unlocking Talent: Rethinking Immigration and Entrepreneurship Policy for International Students in Canada

International students are an underused source of entrepreneurial talent in Canada, and current pathways are falling short, pointing to a timely opportunity for reform. The post Policy Brief | Unlocking Talent: Rethinking Immigration and Entrepreneurship Policy for International Students in Canada…

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Prof. Karun K. Karki on the Lived Experiences of South Asian International Students in Canadian Higher Education

In this new paper, Prof. Karun K. Karki examines the lived experiences of South Asian international students in Canadian higher education, highlighting challenges, support networks, and the need for culturally responsive services. The post Prof. Karun K. Karki on the Lived Experiences of South…

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Prof. Delphine Nakache’s top picks: What to read, watch and listen to

Prof. Delphine Nakache shares three recommendations – a book, a documentary, and a podcast series – ahead of her February 2 talk on how Canada’s temporary migration system produces precarity. The post Prof. Delphine Nakache’s top picks: What to read, watch and listen to appeared first on Centre for…

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Affiliate in Focus: Claudia M. Serrano

Get to know CMS affiliate Claudia M. Serrano, Doctoral Candidate in Political Science, and her work on border control, migrant safety, and critical border studies, plus advice for graduate students. The post Affiliate in Focus: Claudia M. Serrano appeared first on Centre for Migration Studies.

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