CERC Migration
@cercmigration.bsky.social
The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration & Integration program at Toronto Metropolitan University is leading research and informed debate on international migration.
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🌍 Early Bird Registration Now Open for Rethinking Complex Migration: Flows, Frames, and Futures.
Join us for three days of critical dialogue.
📅 April 15–17, 2026
📍 Toronto Metropolitan University
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Join us for three days of critical dialogue.
📅 April 15–17, 2026
📍 Toronto Metropolitan University
Register: www.torontomu.ca/global-migra...
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🌍 Early Bird Registration Now Open for Rethinking Complex Migration: Flows, Frames, and Futures.
Join us for three days of critical dialogue.
📅 April 15–17, 2026
📍 Toronto Metropolitan University
Register: www.torontomu.ca/global-migra...
Join us for three days of critical dialogue.
📅 April 15–17, 2026
📍 Toronto Metropolitan University
Register: www.torontomu.ca/global-migra...
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🚨 #CFP: Researchers are invited to submit manuscripts to the Canadian Public Policy / Analyse de Politiques for a special issue: Foreign Qualification Recognition at Twenty: Legislative Evolution, Regulatory Change, and Pathways Forward. 🗓️ Apply by: July 15, 2026 🔗 www.cpp-adp.ca/english-menu 1/2 🧵
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December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨 #CFP: Researchers are invited to submit manuscripts to the Canadian Public Policy / Analyse de Politiques for a special issue: Foreign Qualification Recognition at Twenty: Legislative Evolution, Regulatory Change, and Pathways Forward. 🗓️ Apply by: July 15, 2026 🔗 www.cpp-adp.ca/english-menu 1/2 🧵
🌏 Every migration journey is unique. This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we asked our researchers: What’s your migration story? From the Middle East to Nepal to the Dominican Republic, here’s a glimpse into their stories and how these experiences shaped their research and work. 1/2 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌏 Every migration journey is unique. This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we asked our researchers: What’s your migration story? From the Middle East to Nepal to the Dominican Republic, here’s a glimpse into their stories and how these experiences shaped their research and work. 1/2 🧵
Research Fellow @aatique.bsky.social and co-authors argue Canadian #SuperVisa rules portray migrant grandparents as vital caregivers while keeping them in temporary, dependent roles, explaining that family reunification is valued primarily for economic benefits. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Research Fellow @aatique.bsky.social and co-authors argue Canadian #SuperVisa rules portray migrant grandparents as vital caregivers while keeping them in temporary, dependent roles, explaining that family reunification is valued primarily for economic benefits. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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“You have a lot of experience but not Canadian experience.”
For CBC, Bridging Divides postdoc Hari KC shares his immigration journey from Nepal to Canada. He reflects on how the struggle to find work left him feeling as though his identity had been quietly erased: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For CBC, Bridging Divides postdoc Hari KC shares his immigration journey from Nepal to Canada. He reflects on how the struggle to find work left him feeling as though his identity had been quietly erased: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
FIRST PERSON | But you don't have Canadian experience: That phrase tore me down as an immigrant but also made me resilient | CBC News
Hari KC's qualifications were good enough for him to qualify to immigrate to Canada but not to work here. Becoming a security guard and then going back to school taught him how to rebuild his life one...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“You have a lot of experience but not Canadian experience.”
For CBC, Bridging Divides postdoc Hari KC shares his immigration journey from Nepal to Canada. He reflects on how the struggle to find work left him feeling as though his identity had been quietly erased: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For CBC, Bridging Divides postdoc Hari KC shares his immigration journey from Nepal to Canada. He reflects on how the struggle to find work left him feeling as though his identity had been quietly erased: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Traditional migration research assumes a simple A→B journey. But what about migrants who move through many countries or create homes across continents? @jeremiemolho.bsky.social and Maryam Lashkari explore challenges of studying complex migration trajectories.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Traditional migration research assumes a simple A→B journey. But what about migrants who move through many countries or create homes across continents? @jeremiemolho.bsky.social and Maryam Lashkari explore challenges of studying complex migration trajectories.
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🌉 The second issue of Bridges Magazine is out now!
In this edition, we learn about collaborations improving healthcare and housing services, exploring new approaches to citizenship and belonging, and how mentorship across sectors fuels student innovation. 1/3
In this edition, we learn about collaborations improving healthcare and housing services, exploring new approaches to citizenship and belonging, and how mentorship across sectors fuels student innovation. 1/3
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
🌉 The second issue of Bridges Magazine is out now!
In this edition, we learn about collaborations improving healthcare and housing services, exploring new approaches to citizenship and belonging, and how mentorship across sectors fuels student innovation. 1/3
In this edition, we learn about collaborations improving healthcare and housing services, exploring new approaches to citizenship and belonging, and how mentorship across sectors fuels student innovation. 1/3
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What is the Safe Third Country Agreement, and is it still effective? Adit Dixi asks @johncarlaw.bsky.social (@cercmigration.bsky.social) and Kiran Banerjee (@dalhousie.bsky.social)
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December 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What is the Safe Third Country Agreement, and is it still effective? Adit Dixi asks @johncarlaw.bsky.social (@cercmigration.bsky.social) and Kiran Banerjee (@dalhousie.bsky.social)
💡 Last week, the #BMOWorkforceIntegrationLab at CERC Migration welcomed senior leaders from #BMO to showcase key research activities, programs, and initiatives.
Leaders joined our Mini-Mentor Moments activity, sharing advice with emerging entrepreneurs from our program Enterprise Bridge Toronto.
Leaders joined our Mini-Mentor Moments activity, sharing advice with emerging entrepreneurs from our program Enterprise Bridge Toronto.
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
💡 Last week, the #BMOWorkforceIntegrationLab at CERC Migration welcomed senior leaders from #BMO to showcase key research activities, programs, and initiatives.
Leaders joined our Mini-Mentor Moments activity, sharing advice with emerging entrepreneurs from our program Enterprise Bridge Toronto.
Leaders joined our Mini-Mentor Moments activity, sharing advice with emerging entrepreneurs from our program Enterprise Bridge Toronto.
Before becoming a leading voice in migration studies, Ayşe Çağlar (@univie.ac.at) shares how her experiences living in a polarized Turkey shaped her research, using migration as an entry point to explore how societies define themselves and who belongs. 1/3 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Before becoming a leading voice in migration studies, Ayşe Çağlar (@univie.ac.at) shares how her experiences living in a polarized Turkey shaped her research, using migration as an entry point to explore how societies define themselves and who belongs. 1/3 🧵
For the past 21 years, Canada and the U.S. have maintained the #SafeThirdCountryAgreement, which determines which of the two countries a refugee must claim asylum in. Research Affiliate John Carlaw spoke to @tvotoday.bsky.social on the current state and implications.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For the past 21 years, Canada and the U.S. have maintained the #SafeThirdCountryAgreement, which determines which of the two countries a refugee must claim asylum in. Research Affiliate John Carlaw spoke to @tvotoday.bsky.social on the current state and implications.
🔗 www.tvo.org/video/whats-...
🔗 www.tvo.org/video/whats-...
In the Forced Migration Review, Research Fellow Yousef Khalifa Aleghfeli and PhD Student Sarah Hoyos-Hoyos explore the challenges of using satellite imagery to measure climate-induced displacement. 🔗 www.fmreview.org/climate-choi...
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In the Forced Migration Review, Research Fellow Yousef Khalifa Aleghfeli and PhD Student Sarah Hoyos-Hoyos explore the challenges of using satellite imagery to measure climate-induced displacement. 🔗 www.fmreview.org/climate-choi...
New research from @jeremiemolho.bsky.social in the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies explores politics surrounding the segregated housing of #migrantworkers in Doha, which made headlines during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New research from @jeremiemolho.bsky.social in the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies explores politics surrounding the segregated housing of #migrantworkers in Doha, which made headlines during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Nepali Canadians represent a growing but understudied immigrant community in Canada. New #WorkingPaper from @richashivakoti.bsky.social and Deepa Nagari reveals that while they arrive through diverse pathways seeking better opportunities, many face challenges...
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Nepali Canadians represent a growing but understudied immigrant community in Canada. New #WorkingPaper from @richashivakoti.bsky.social and Deepa Nagari reveals that while they arrive through diverse pathways seeking better opportunities, many face challenges...
📢 Call for Mentors: Support Immigrant #Entrepreneurs in #Toronto.
Enterprise Bridge Toronto is seeking experienced entrepreneurs, retired business owners, and professionals to mentor emerging immigrant entrepreneurs.
Apply by Dec. 15, 2025
Details 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Enterprise Bridge Toronto is seeking experienced entrepreneurs, retired business owners, and professionals to mentor emerging immigrant entrepreneurs.
Apply by Dec. 15, 2025
Details 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📢 Call for Mentors: Support Immigrant #Entrepreneurs in #Toronto.
Enterprise Bridge Toronto is seeking experienced entrepreneurs, retired business owners, and professionals to mentor emerging immigrant entrepreneurs.
Apply by Dec. 15, 2025
Details 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Enterprise Bridge Toronto is seeking experienced entrepreneurs, retired business owners, and professionals to mentor emerging immigrant entrepreneurs.
Apply by Dec. 15, 2025
Details 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Call for Proposals: What is Canada? 🇨🇦 Few spots remain!
Applications extended to Dec. 5, 2025.
We're seeking teams of 2-3 (including at least one graduate student) to co-produce #multimedia #shortfilms celebrating their communities' stories. 🔗 : www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Applications extended to Dec. 5, 2025.
We're seeking teams of 2-3 (including at least one graduate student) to co-produce #multimedia #shortfilms celebrating their communities' stories. 🔗 : www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Call for Proposals: What is Canada? 🇨🇦 Few spots remain!
Applications extended to Dec. 5, 2025.
We're seeking teams of 2-3 (including at least one graduate student) to co-produce #multimedia #shortfilms celebrating their communities' stories. 🔗 : www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Applications extended to Dec. 5, 2025.
We're seeking teams of 2-3 (including at least one graduate student) to co-produce #multimedia #shortfilms celebrating their communities' stories. 🔗 : www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
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#NewPublication Deepa Nagari and I have published a new Working Paper "Nepali immigrants in Canada: Complex pathways and experiences". It's a part of the large MEMO Partnership Grant. Thanks to all who agreed to be interviewed. @cercmigration.bsky.social
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#NewPublication Deepa Nagari and I have published a new Working Paper "Nepali immigrants in Canada: Complex pathways and experiences". It's a part of the large MEMO Partnership Grant. Thanks to all who agreed to be interviewed. @cercmigration.bsky.social
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🎓 CERC Migration's Winter School brought together early-career researchers for an intensive week of #qualitativeresearch training in migration studies.
Participants gained hands-on experience in interviewing, data analysis, and ethical research practices.
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Participants gained hands-on experience in interviewing, data analysis, and ethical research practices.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎓 CERC Migration's Winter School brought together early-career researchers for an intensive week of #qualitativeresearch training in migration studies.
Participants gained hands-on experience in interviewing, data analysis, and ethical research practices.
🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
Participants gained hands-on experience in interviewing, data analysis, and ethical research practices.
🔗 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...
🔍 Fieldwork can often be daunting for many researchers, from navigating approvals to integrating yourself within in a new place. But for Jørgen Carling (Professor, PRIO) it was something he actively sought out. 1/4 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🔍 Fieldwork can often be daunting for many researchers, from navigating approvals to integrating yourself within in a new place. But for Jørgen Carling (Professor, PRIO) it was something he actively sought out. 1/4 🧵
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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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U of T is recruiting 100+ international scholars as part of a $1.7B federal push to make Canada a research hub. Three U.S. academics have already signed on. Yet Canada is cutting international student permits by 49%.
U of T Welcomes 3 U.S. Scholars Amid Canada’s Push to Expand its Academic Reach - On The Record
Academics look north for opportunities to teach as the Trump administration’s policies on education intensify
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November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
U of T is recruiting 100+ international scholars as part of a $1.7B federal push to make Canada a research hub. Three U.S. academics have already signed on. Yet Canada is cutting international student permits by 49%.
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🎓 Graduate students, are you interested in improving the lives of newcomers? The Bridging Divides Graduate Student Stipend offers financial support to students applying to/studying at
@torontomet.bsky.social in multiple fields. Deadline:
👉 PhD: Feb 1, 2026
👉 Master's: April 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/GSS-26
@torontomet.bsky.social in multiple fields. Deadline:
👉 PhD: Feb 1, 2026
👉 Master's: April 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/GSS-26
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🎓 Graduate students, are you interested in improving the lives of newcomers? The Bridging Divides Graduate Student Stipend offers financial support to students applying to/studying at
@torontomet.bsky.social in multiple fields. Deadline:
👉 PhD: Feb 1, 2026
👉 Master's: April 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/GSS-26
@torontomet.bsky.social in multiple fields. Deadline:
👉 PhD: Feb 1, 2026
👉 Master's: April 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/GSS-26
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New #WorkingPaper by Irmak Kurtulmuş highlights a critical gap: while 50M-1B people could be displaced by climate impacts by 2050, no international body exists to protect climate refugees' rights. #ClimateChange #Migration #GlobalGovernance 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/content/dam/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New #WorkingPaper by Irmak Kurtulmuş highlights a critical gap: while 50M-1B people could be displaced by climate impacts by 2050, no international body exists to protect climate refugees' rights. #ClimateChange #Migration #GlobalGovernance 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/content/dam/...