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 published by PICUM -…
Canadian colleges have experienced a major increase in international student enrollments in recentyears. The growth in the number of international students is most pronounced in Ontario, which isthe only province…
On #InternationalWomensDay, BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab Director Marshia Akbar highlights important research that reveals persistent labour market inequalities facing immigrant women in Canada. Despite Canada ranking as the 8th highest…
The Conversation article, co-authored by Professor Triandafyllidou and me, highlights the long-standing issue of overeducation and underemployment among immigrants in Canada. The piece explores systemic reforms and technology-driven solutions to…
In an op-ed for TheFutureEconomy.ca, Marshia Akbar, Director of BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab, and Anna Triandafyllidou, CERC Migration Chair, highlight how Canada undermines its competitiveness by failing to utilize…
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 topic a key issue of…
In 2008, I experienced Spring in Ottawa for the first time. As a Master's student at Carleton University, my days were primarily spent on campus, immersed in schoolwork. However, the…
In recent months, I've compiled a collection of memoirs exploring the immigrant experience, encompassing themes of immigration, integration, identity, and belonging. From diverse voices, I've listed 16 books, arranged chronologically…
The Globe and Mail's recent report, revealing a staggering 1,500 percent surge in asylum claims by international students in Canada over the past five years, has sparked concern among researchers…
Amidst the tumultuous terrain of my Canadian professional journey, accolades for my research and teaching prowess often grace my path. While they momentarily stir joy and satisfaction within me, they…