Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides
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Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides
@bridgdivides.bsky.social
Expanding knowledge about migrant integration at a time of rapid transformation. Funded by CFREF_APOGEE
📍Toronto Metropolitan University/Concordia/UofA/UBC
https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week: 1/5 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Earlier this week, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that Ontario gamblers can legally play with people outside Canada on regulated online gaming websites. Bridging Divides researcher Andrew (Hyounsoo) Kim spoke with various news outlets to discuss the potential impacts:

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November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
📣 Calling researchers, open call for paper submissions! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Submit by: Nov. 15, 2025.

🔗 www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#PhD and #Master's students studying at/applying to
@torontomet.bsky.social: learn about how you can fund your education at our Open House on Nov. 12!

Especially relevant to those interested in/ studying: #urbanhealth, #psychology, #biomed, #sociology, #media, #criminology, #law, or #immigration
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week:

Usha George and @philtriadafilos.bsky.social for CBC on Mark Carney's 2026-28 immigration strategy ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/politic... 1/3 🧵
Carney's immigration strategy comes during a shift in the economy — and public opinion on newcomers | CBC News
With immigration levels already cut and some business leaders calling for more high-skilled talent, what should Carney's new immigration strategy look like?
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Join CERC Migration Scholar of Excellence Stephen Reyna for a presentation in the Harney Lecture Series: "Studying War and Migration: A Knotting Causality Approach. The Case of Ukraine." Nov. 12, 2025, 5-7 PM EST, Room 208, North House, 1 Devonshire Place. 🔗: munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/harney...
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📣 Calling researchers, open call for paper submissions! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Submit by: Nov. 15, 2025.

🔗 www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#PhD and #Master's students studying at/applying to @torontomet.bsky.social: learn about how you can fund your education at our Open House on Nov. 12!

Especially relevant to those interested in/ studying: #urbanhealth, #psychology, #biomed, #sociology, #media, #criminology, #law, or #immigration
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Deadline extended till Nov 15th
📣 Calling migration researchers! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Oct. 31, 2025. For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚀 Passionate about shaping inclusive research that reflects diverse voices? Experienced in strategic planning through an EDI lens?

We are seeking an EDI specialist to provide guidance, research and analysis while managing key relationships. Deadline: Nov. 11, 2025 ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
💼 #Hiring: Partnership Engagement Specialist!

Passionate about building partnerships? Experienced in project coordination and business development? Work with researchers, donors & prospects to drive impact.

Apply by Nov. 11: www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...

#Opportunity #Jobs #Toronto
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
❓ What is the current state of migrant food delivery workers in Toronto, Montreal and Milan?

Unpack the discussion with @irms-concordia.bsky.social, featuring research insights from Bridging Divides postdoc @emilebaril.bsky.social.

🗓️ Nov. 7, 12 - 1 p.m.

🔗 www.concordia.ca/cuevents/art...
On the Move: Migrant Workers and Food-Delivery Platforms in Italy and Canada | Institute for Research on Migration and Society - Concordia University
Join Maristella Cacciapaglia and Émile Baril for a conversation on migrant food-delivery work in Italy and Canada, exploring precarity, platform economies, and everyday strategies of agency.
www.concordia.ca
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
❓ How do we safeguard human rights when the systems designed to protect them are under assault?

Join the conversation with Ketty Nivyabandi (@amnesty.org Canada Secretary General), hosted by our researcher Sanjay Ruparelia.

🗓️ Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
📍 789 Yonge St.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/ketty-nivy...
Ketty Nivyabandi: Advancing Human Rights in a Shifting World Order
Secretary General for Amnesty International Canada, Ketty Nivyabandi discusses human rights today, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia
www.eventbrite.ca
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🎶 How does group singing promote well-being?

Join @singwell.bsky.social for a research symposium exploring how group singing supports social bonding, communication and more.

🗓️ Nov. 21, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 @torontomet.bsky.social + Online

🔗 Info + registration www.singwell.ca/symposium-20...
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week:

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October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
📣 Calling researchers. Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Today (Oct. 31, 2025) For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Earlier this month, Dr. Larios attended and presented findings from the Migrant Repro Justice project at the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop, hosted by @torontomet.bsky.social ‘s @bridgdivides.bsky.social 🌟
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🎓 Grad students at or applying to @torontomet.bsky.social - join our open house info sessions on Nov. 4 to learn about funding opportunities!

Open to all, but especially relevant to those in #urbanplanning, #geo, #compsci, #urbanplanning, #architecture, #engineering #tech, or #media

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October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Apply to our Gulf-Canada Connections workshop by Oct 31st
📣 Calling migration researchers! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Oct. 31, 2025. For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
October 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week:

1/5 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
From fieldwork to bylines 📰 During her month-long fellowship in Toronto, journalist Pradipta Mukherjee connected with researchers, academics and community members, gaining on-the-ground insights into migration and integration in Canada. 1/3 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Exciting! We are looking forward to a brand new season of the Borders & Belonging Podcast. Trailer for Season 4 below 👇
📣 Borders & Belonging is back for Season 4!

Hear from the most influential voices in migration studies, in conversation with the emerging scholars whose research is shaping the field.

🎧 Ep. 1 drops Oct. 28, 2025. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🔓 It’s International #OpenAccess Week, a time for academics and research communities to reflect on why strengthening knowledge sharing and collaboration matters.

At Bridging Divides, we are spotlighting four open access articles from across our research themes: 1/5 🧵
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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So awesome to participate in the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop hosted by last week. Dr Larios shared some of our findings from the Migrant Reproductive Justice project, focusing on hospital encounters faced by uninsured pregnant people and parents in Winnipeg.
🌏 Today, we wrapped up the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop! Over two days, feminist migration scholars, academics and healthcare practitioners explored how birthright citizenship is being reshaped by migration, policies, gender and state power. 1/4 🧵
October 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🌏 Today, we wrapped up the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop! Over two days, feminist migration scholars, academics and healthcare practitioners explored how birthright citizenship is being reshaped by migration, policies, gender and state power. 1/4 🧵
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM