📣 Last chance for UBC Vancouver students to join the 2026-27 cohort! Submit your application by 11:59 PM PDT today. 🔗 migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

For #WRD2026, MAP BC and CMS host a timely panel on Bill C‑12—bringing legal, practitioner & academic perspectives on what’s at stake, what comes next, and where there is room for advocacy and solidarity. 📅 June 22 | 1:00–2:30 PM 📍 312 Main, Vancouver 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

📢 Calling migration researchers! #CFP The 2027 IMISCOE Spring Conference, hosted by Bridging Divides and @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social will take place March 10-12, 2027. The Call for Papers is open! Deadline to submit: June 26, 2026 Learn more: www.imiscoe.org/events/imisc... 1/2 🧵

🆕 Many Korean labour migrants in Canada seek a quieter, less competitive way of life. Through “micro‑networking”—keeping small, private circles—they find calm, but research by Dr. Kyong Yoon shows it can also lead to a decreased sense of belonging. 🔗 Read the brief: shorturl.at/WvqAV

📢 One week left to apply for the 2026-27 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies! Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students. 🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

Join MAP BC and CMS for #WorldRefugeeDay2026. This year’s event examines the impact of Bill C‑12 on asylum seekers: their rights, access to essential services, and sense of belonging in Canada. 📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM 📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Is Canada’s asylum policy creating unintended consequences? A new IRPP brief by Audrey Macklin argues that the Canada–U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement has pushed asylum seekers toward dangerous irregular crossings while limiting refugee protection. 👉 centre.irpp.org/research-stu... @utoronto.ca

International students have been blamed for Canada’s housing crisis—but where’s the evidence? A review by Dr. Hassan Bashir and Dr. Kashif Raza found just 7 studies in 10 years on students, housing & higher ed, revealing a big gap between public debate and research. 🔗 Read more: surl.li/iwtwqs

📢 Applications open: UBC Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies (2026–27). Build migration expertise through an interdisciplinary program that complements any UBC graduate degree! Open to UBC Vancouver grad students Deadline: June 15, 11:59 PM PDT 🔗 Learn more: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

For the first time, the Bridging Divides Annual Conference will be hosted in Montreal! Led by colleagues from @irms-concordia.bsky.social, the theme is advanced digital technologies between empowerment, control and exclusion in migration journeys. 🔗 sites.events.concordia.ca/sites/concor...

📣 UBC Vancouver graduate students: Applications for the CMS Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies open Tuesday, May 19! The list of approved elective graduate courses for the 2026-2027 academic year is now available. Start planning your application! 🔗 migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

💻 Digital tech is increasingly shaping how migrants find work and navigate labour systems. Day two of the Bridging Divides Annual Conference will feature a panel exploring this intersection. All sessions are hybrid. Learn more: sites.events.concordia.ca/sites/concor... @irms-concordia.bsky.social

Save the date! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2027 @imiscoe.bsky.social Spring Conference in collaboration with the @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social from March 10-12, 2027, at @torontomet.bsky.social. 🔗 Learn more: www.imiscoe.org/events/imisc... 1/2 🧵

Canada’s migrant integration system is under pressure. A new IRPP paper by F. Leslie Seidle examines how lower immigration targets + funding cuts are affecting the settlement sector. 🔎Explore his recommendations to strengthen Canada’s integration model: centre.irpp.org/research-stu...

On Mon, 27 April, @migration.ubc.ca held its 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference at UBC in Vancouver. Researchers at all stages shared work on migration and integration. An encouraging space to test ideas and practise giving and receiving feedback. Congratulations to all! migration.ubc.ca

What do Afghan diasporic & national experiences reveal about power after withdrawal? New paper by CMS affiliate Helena Zeweri shows how immigration bureaucracy—delays, complex forms, costs—extends U.S. influence post-withdrawal as imperial abandonment. 🔗 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

How can Canada’s immigration system adapt amidst ongoing turbulence? How can we rebuild public trust while strengthening international protection? These are some of the key questions shaping the kickoff at the 2026 Bridging Divides Conference. A timely conversation at a critical moment!

CMS Research Associate @lisabrunner.bsky.social argues that "Canada doesn't just need tighter controls; it needs a predictable international education system with clearly defined entry and transition pathways over a multi-year horizon." 🔗 Read more: sl1nk.com/0f48efx

🆕 Research by Dr. Amanda Cheong & Hilal Kina shows hospital-code estimates overstate the #BirthTourism phenomenon and overlook the diverse experiences of non-resident mothers in Canada. 🔗 Read the brief: shorturl.at/Ii1gK

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference ✨ It was a pleasure convening scholars from across disciplines to share new migration research and explore ways to ensure it reaches and resonates beyond academia. More to come! 📸 Solange Adum Abdala

CMS Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Caitlyn Yates and co-author Dr. Alexander Kustov examine how public opinion and political salience have driven cyclical swings in UK immigration policy over the last 15 years. ⤵️

Reforming the TFWP won’t end migrant worker exploitation in Canada. Why? Because 80% of permits are issued through the International Mobility Program. New IRPP research by Leah F. Vosko highlights rising precarity and what policymakers should do next. 🔗 centre.irpp.org/research-stu...

@lisabrunner.bsky.social offers expert insight on the CIMM newly released report, warning that while it may shape incremental IRCC policy changes, it stops short of tackling the structural problems destabilizing Canada’s International Student Program. 🔗 Via The PIE: thepienews.com/whats-in-can...

Immigration policy is changing fast, but understanding what drives those shifts is more urgent than ever. @migration.ubc.ca’s #ImmigrationPolicyDecoded series breaks it down. Our researchers Lisa Brunner and Irene Bloemraad reflect on what this series aims to unpack and why it matters now 👇

Immigration Policy Decoded helps people—from practitioners and policymakers to journalists and the public—better understand immigration policy and key debates. @lisabrunner.bsky.social and Prof. Irene Bloemraad share what inspired the new series. 🔗 Read the Q&A: migration.ubc.ca/news/dr-lisa...

Join the 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference for a full day of engaging panels, discussions, and networking opportunities.

On March 26, Bill C-12 became law. It reshapes Canada’s refugee claims system, expands government discretion over immigration documents, and increases government power to share personal information. 🔗 Learn more in our first #ImmigrationPolicyDecoded explainer: migration.ubc.ca/publications...

🏙️ The third issue of Bridges Magazine is out now! While migrants are often expected to integrate, less attention is given to the systems and supports in place that facilitate that process. In this issue, we explore how collaboration is taking shape across sectors to support migrants in Canada. 1/2 🧵

Panel 3 of the 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference examines how identity is negotiated, governance is perceived, and inclusion is practiced across digital spaces, public opinion, and artistic expression. 📍 April 27 | Liu Institute, UBC Vancouver | Open to all 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/5kt2q

📚 New book from CMS affiliate Prof. Ana Vivaldi: 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴: 𝘘𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘴 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 — exploring how the Qom people have migrated to Buenos Aires and reshaped urban space through Indigenous community-making. 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/R8u4K

Join UBC experts, including CMS Co-Director Prof. Irene Bloemraad, for a timely conversation on Canada's role as a middle power, and what it means for democracy, economics, migration, and global partnerships. ⬇️

How can migration scholars engage broader publics and policy audiences in meaningful ways? UBC panelists share their approaches to communicating research beyond academia, covering audiences, skills, and the challenges of storytelling. 📍 April 27 | UBC Vancouver 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/5kt2q

Today is #UBCGivingDay, and migration research can't wait! At CMS, we believe research can advance equity, shape policy, and foster just and accountable forms of belonging. Your gift to the CMS General Fund makes that vision real. 💙 🔗 Give here: donate.give.ubc.ca/page/68038/d...

🌍 Today is #WorldHealthDay. One of the four pillars of Bridging Divides is Immigrant Health & Well-Being, a research theme addressing mental, physical and social dimensions of health. A huge thank you to all the researchers driving this vital work! 1/3 🧵

This article from @theglobeandmail.com draws on the modelling of CMS affiliate and Prof. Emer. Daniel Hiebert to argue for stable, long-term immigration planning over reactive policy swings. Read more ⬇️

We spoke to CMS affiliate Dr. Efrat Arbel, KC, (@allard.ubc.ca) about immigration detention in Canada and Detention Stories — her new project telling first-hand stories through research, a graphic novel, film, and VR. 🔗 Read the Q&A: migration.ubc.ca/news/affilia... #ImmigrationDetention

🎓 Deadline extended! Students at TMU, Concordia University, UofA and UBC: tackle the intersection of immigration and housing in Canada by applying to the the Bridging Divides Migration Data Challenge by April 10, 2026! Access exclusive data from the CMHC. Win up to $10,000. 🔗 bit.ly/mdc-2026

Our 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference continues with Panel 2: Health and Well-Being, bringing together research on cultural resilience, youth mental health, and family recovery from substance use. 📍 April 27 | Liu Institute, UBC Vancouver | Open to all 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/5kt2q

The CMS Borders research group welcomes Dr. Henrietta McNeill-Stowers (ANU) for a talk on Pacific ontological (in)security in the shadow of Trump's deportation agenda. 📅 April 9 | 10 AM–12 PM 📍 IKBLC, Dodson Room (302) 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Congratulations to Kimiya Missaghi and Yasaman Khalili, the winners of this year’s CMS International Art Competition themed "Borders and Crossings"! 🎨👏 Discover the winning artworks and the artists behind them! Learn more: migration.ubc.ca/news/meet-th...

At the 2026 @migration.ubc.ca Migration & Integration Conference, Bridging Divides researchers will share new research on migration and integration. From interdisciplinary panels to cross-sector dialogue, join us for a day of connection and knowledge sharing. 🔗 migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Our 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference opens with Panel 1: Employment & Life-Long Learning, exploring immigration, work & technology with Dr. Anusha Kassan, Dr. Annamma Joy & Dr. María Cervantes-Macías. 📍 April 27 | Liu Institute, UBC Vancouver | Open to all 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/5kt2q

🗓️ Apr 1 | 12–1:30 PM | IKBLC, Dodson Room (302) How do street markets shape — and survive — city life? Dr. Maurizio Marinelli (@ucl.ac.uk) explores urban mobility, migration & community resilience in London & Hong Kong. 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Racism harms mental health. Our latest brief, featuring Dr. Carla Hilario (UBC School of Nursing), explores its impact on Canadian youth and calls on healthcare professionals to recognize racism as a determinant of health. #IDERD 🔗 Read the brief: migration.ubc.ca/publications...

Canada's two-step immigration selection is often held up as a success story. But a new IRPP data brief adds nuance to that picture. Feng Hou digs into who comes out ahead and who doesn't. Worth a read: centre.irpp.org/research-studies/two-step-immigration-selection/

How do platforms like Uber and DoorDash change protections for immigrant workers? New paper by María Esther Cervantes Macías shows how they both enable and constrain transnational mobility, deepening global inequalities through flexible digital labour. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Sharing an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in working with real-world data and making a meaningful impact in our society, with prizes to be won! Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026. See below for the details 👇 @science.ubc.ca @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca

The 2026 CMS Migration & Inclusion Conference program is live! Join us for a full day of engaging panels, discussions, and networking opportunities. 📅 April 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM PST 📍 Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC Vancouver 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

We spoke to CMS affiliate Dr. Jemima Nomunume Baada, (@ubcgeography.bsky.social) about her research on the interconnections of climate, migration, gender, and development equity, and the insights shaping her work as a CMS affiliate. 🔗 Read the Q&A: migration.ubc.ca/news/affilia...

Join us for the Build a Bridge Final Showcase and Awards Ceremony, where student teams present digital solutions supporting immigrant integration across mental health, employment and civic participation: 🗓️ March 31, 2026 🕐 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET 📍 Hybrid 🔗 Register: www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...