Attracting Top Talent to Canada
Canada could invest in a “moonshot” to recruit the world’s outstanding scientists engineers, artists and scholars
Immigration
In What City Were You Born?
We asked 100 U of T students, faculty and staff. More than half said they came from outside Canada
Welcoming the World
Canadians take pride in their model of multiculturalism. We need to remind ourselves of why it’s worked so well
What Do Borders Really Do?
Lines on a map confer advantages on some and exclude others. This serves political needs, but is it morally just?
Do You Know Toronto Slang?
Youth are drawing from several languages spoken by the city’s immigrants to create a novel form of English
The Hard Labour of Finding Good Work
Migrants are determined to find jobs, but face systemic barriers
In Search of Safe Refuge
Toronto calls itself a sanctuary city. What does this mean in practice?
The Power of Good Intentions
Canada’s program of private refugee sponsorship has been held up as a model for the world. Could it be even better?
In Sickness and in Health
What happens when someone with precarious immigration status needs emergency care?
Home Truths
Toronto’s housing crunch affects many residents, but newcomers with few resources are especially vulnerable
Computer Says “No”
U of T’s Petra Molnar warns that the use of AI in immigration decisions could infringe on the human rights of migrants
Immigration Detention
When it comes to who can be detained, and for how long, there is much discretion
The Freedom to Learn
Toronto schools aim to provide a safe space for children, regardless of citizenship status. But there are flaws that need to be addressed
The New Nationalism
Around the world, anti-immigrant autocrats are on the rise. Defeating them – and what they stand for – won’t be easy
In the Spotlight, Yet Invisible
Alumna Ellen Tang helps immigrants feel less alone by recalling other newcomers’ stories
Arriving in a Place Where Almost No One Looks Like You
Certain immigrant experiences – such as the tales of those in rural communities – are often overlooked in Canada
In Memoriam: Roxana Ng
Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies
Business Ties
Governments should do more to encourage immigrant entrepreneurs to forge links with businesses in their native countries, according to a U of T report
The Next Big Idea
Ten concepts that could shape the future: from digital credentials to safer drugs to DNA-tailored diets and more
Immigrants Choose Suburbs
Study raises questions for governments about how to integrate newcomers into Canadian society
Wasting Talent
Canadian employers and immigrants would both benefit from better "mutual orientation," study finds
In Support of Multiculturalism
Researchers to study how new immigrants overcome difficulties and settle in Canada