Insight-Connect

Welcome to Insight-Connect, a dynamic space for sharing evidence-based research on immigration and integration, along with insights into the social and cultural dimensions of life. Here, research-driven conversations, fresh perspectives, and rich cultural insights come together, making it a unique space for learning, connection, and engagement.

Recent Posts

Challenges Facing International College Students in Canada

In recent years, Canadian colleges have seen a significant rise in international student enrolments, particularly in Ontario where the majority of international students...

Labour migration policies: Case study series – Canada

This case study includes a non-exhaustive overview of the Canadian labour migrationpolicy system and examines the following aspects2 as of June 2023. Note: This report is...

Best Practices in Supporting International Students Enrolled in Toronto-area Colleges

Canadian colleges have experienced a major increase in international student enrollments in recentyears. The growth in the number of international students is most...

Addressing Gender Disparities in Employment and Wages: Key Trends Among Immigrant Women in Canada

On #InternationalWomensDay, BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab Director Marshia Akbar highlights important research that reveals persistent labour market inequalities...

Canadian immigrants are overqualified and underemployed — reforms must address this

The Conversation article, co-authored by Professor Triandafyllidou and me, highlights the long-standing issue of overeducation and underemployment among immigrants in...

How Canada Can Unlock the Full Potential of Skilled Immigrants and International Graduates

In an op-ed for TheFutureEconomy.ca, Marshia Akbar, Director of BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab, and Anna Triandafyllidou, CERC Migration Chair, highlight how...

Media Portrayal of International Students in Canada’s Housing Crisis Debate

BACKGROUND Since August 2023, there has been a surge in news reports linking Canada’s housing crisis with the increasing number of international students, making this...

Best MAC Lipsticks for a Professional Look

Lipstick, with its enchanting ability to uplift the spirit and add a vibrant touch to the face, serves as the final flourish that brings color to our complexion and a...

14 Best Resilient Perfumes: For Work to Dinner

In the fast-paced whirlwind of life, a signature scent serves as the enduring essence that defines one’s presence—a fragrant whisper of personality that gracefully...

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