Publications

August 29, 2023

Environics Institute – Syrian Refugee Lived Experience Project

Canada is a place populated mostly of people who have been arriving from elsewhere for almost 400 years, coming for economic opportunity, to join family or […]
August 22, 2023

CCR: Ethics in refugee research and evaluation – What NGOs need to know

Description from the CCR: Does your organization get approached to participate in research or to refer clients for studies? Do you collect information for service delivery, […]
August 15, 2023

Refugee Hub – University of Ottawa: Sponsorship Knowledge Brief Series

The Knowledge Brief Series is intended to briefly summarize the global state of knowledge on key topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship.  Knowledge Briefs   Access to […]
June 20, 2023

AMSSA Infosheet – Supports for Newcomer Children Living With Disabilities

This issue is an addition to previous informational resources AMSSA has developed to recognize and identify the unique barriers that impact newcomers with disabilities and their […]
June 15, 2023

AMSSA Factsheets: Diversity and Migration in BC and Canada

AMSSA has released three infographics pertaining to the census, diversity, and migration within B.C. and the rest of Canada. This release includes the following infographics: 2022 […]
June 8, 2023

The Co-Created Story Project

Collaboration between the UBC Center for Migration Studies (CMS) and Options for Community Services, created the The Co-Created Story Project. An opportunity for OCS frontline Immigrant […]
May 30, 2023

Refugee Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program released a video presenting some of the […]
May 25, 2023

Factsheet: Incomes of Refugees In Canada

The School of Public Policy from the University of Calgary released a publication on incomes of refugees in Canada. Read “Social Policy Trends: Incomes of Refugees […]
May 11, 2023

Canada’s Support to Sudanese Nationals

During April, the Canadian government announced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents in Canada who are unable to return home due to the escalating […]
May 3, 2023

Newcomers with Disabilities Welcome Guide – Spinal Cord Injury BC

Spinal Cord Injury BC has information and support to help newcomers with disabilities adjust, adapt, and thrive. By connecting people with SCI and similar disabilities to […]