Syrian Refugee Lived Experience Project
In 2015, through an unprecedented national mobilization of government, the settlement sector and Canadian citizens, the country opened its doors to accept refugees fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, resettling close to 40,000 refugees within the space of a year. How have these refugees fared in their new country and lives, and what can be learned from their experience that might benefit future refugees?
New immigration targets essential for Canada’s economic prosperity
Canada is breaking records on immigration. The federal government recently announced increased targets for the next two years, with the intention to welcome a record 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025.
Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees
The latest Focus Canada research reveals that, despite the many disruptions and challenges facing Canadians today, the public as a whole has never been more supportive of their country's welcoming path when it comes to immigration and refugees.
Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees 2021
Results from the latest Focus Canada survey reveal that Canadians continue to be largely positive and supportive about immigrants and refugees, who are much more likely to be viewed as making a positive contribution to the country than posing a threat.
50 years of multiculturalism
On Oct 8, 1971, then-Prime Minister Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. On the 50th anniversary of the announcement, Canadian Geographic is publishing five essays that explore the theme. T
Private sponsorship is much more than a feel-good project
As we mark World Refugee Day this June 20th, the latest United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates there are 82 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes, including more than 30 million children.
Private Refugee Sponsorship in Canada
Given the high profile that refugee resettlement received over the past five or so years, it is not surprising that there is widespread public awareness.
A distinctive culture? The sources of public support for immigration in Canada, 1980-2019
Millions of Canadians are now well into their second year of working from home. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, non-essential employees began working from their couches, kitchens and bedrooms, hopping virtually from one endless video meeting to another.
Canadian governments must not squander their most precious resource in the fight against COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments in Canada have benefitted from remarkable public goodwill.
Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees
The year 2020 has been unprecedented in Canada and worldwide, starting with a global pandemic the likes of which have not been seen in 100 years, causing the greatest economic slowdown since the Great Depression.