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

The Endless Cycle: Anarchy and Corruption’s Grip on a Nation’s Soul

Published in Medium on August 9, 2024 https://medium.com/@marshia_bd/the-endless-cycle-anarchy-and-corruptions-grip-on-a-nation-s-soul-8b9f6a130c99 Many years ago, in my...

From Protest to Pandemonium: The Moral Collapse on Display Among Bangladesh’s Youth

Published in Medium on August 9, 2024 https://medium.com/@marshia_bd/from-protest-to-pandemonium-the-moral-collapse-on-display-among-bangladeshs-youth-2fbdfb9f3855...

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What the voter gender divide means for Canada’s political future

My recent article in The Conversation:Canada’s growing gender divide in voting isn’t just about party preference — it reflects deeper shifts in political identity...

Tariffs are reshaping Canadian manufacturing, but not all workers are being impacted the same way

Our new article, published in The Conversation, examines how U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos translated into uneven labour-market impacts across Canada’s...

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...

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