Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides

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The H-1B visa fee hike in the United States opens a policy window for Canada Policymakers inside and outside of government can provide ideas on creating targeted policies and pathways to recruit talented workers to Canada in the wake of the U.S. H-1B visa fee hike.

The U.S. government recently announced a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. For @ca.theconversation.com, Researcher @richashivakoti.bsky.social and Scientific Director @triandafyllidou.bsky.social explain how this could have ripple effects on Canada: theconversation.com/the-h-1b-vis...

The H-1B visa fee hike in the United States opens a policy window for Canada Policymakers inside and outside of government can provide ideas on creating targeted policies and pathways to recruit talented workers to Canada in the wake of the U.S. H-1B visa fee hike.

The H-1B visa fee hike in the United States opens a policy window for Canada
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Listener's Choice Sept 23-Oct 9 Borders & Belonging CERC In Migration & Integration Toronto Metropolitan University Signal Awards 2025 Finalist Vote for Us

🎉 Excited to share that our Borders & Belonging Podcast is a finalist for the 4th annual Signal Awards, including the Listener’s Choice Award! Vote for us until Oct. 9, 2025 under the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact category:
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting... Stay tuned for season four!

Ontario's multimillion-dollar deal with American health clinics | CBC News An exclusive CBC data analysis has found that since 2018, Ontario has spent over $200 million sending patients to U.S. clinics for procedures unavailable in Canada. The biggest expenditure under the p...

🏥 A recent CBC Investigates story has revealed Ontario has spent over $200 million sending patients to foreign clinics for treatment, most of them in the U.S.

Bridging Divides researcher Arthur Sweetman shares why this is the case: www.cbc.ca/news/investi...

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To Fake Your Own Demise - September 30, 2025 Podcast Episode · The Last Show with David Cooper · 2025-10-01 · 1h 28m

🎧 Enjoy listening to timely research? Bridging Divides postdoc @emilebaril.bsky.social unpacks his latest research on how delivery apps in Toronto and Montreal rely on cheap immigrant labour to survive.

Tune into the podcast with David Cooper on The Last Show: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today, we wrapped up the Global Skills Partnership event, hosted with @bridgdivides.bsky.social. Together, we explored equitable ways to tackle skill shortages and strengthen health systems within global partnership initiatives.

🤝 A huge thank you to all participants for your insights!

By 2050, nearly 2 billion people will be 60 years or older. With migration on the rise, the question is: Are we ready to support equitable aging for older migrants? But first, what is equitable aging? “The ability of older migrants to age with dignity, access to culturally appropriate care and the opportunity to thrive regardless of their migration history, language or socioeconomic status.”

Aging migrants often face intersecting barriers: - Language difficulties - Limited healthcare access - Cultural misunderstandings - Systemic discrimination For those with precarious legal status or from marginalized groups, the situation is more complex: - Limited access to culturally appropriate care - Economic insecurity - Social exclusion

There is still much to learn about equitable aging in the context of migration. Researchers, however, have found four components that can help achieve health equity: Accessible and inclusive services Example: addressing key aging needs such as cognitive and mental health. Supportive aging policies Example: legal protection in the form of citizenship status. Familiarity with the host country’s healthcare system Example: culturally tailored education on disease prevention. Community engagement initiatives Example: mentorship from community leaders.

Interested in diving deeper into how equitable aging can support aging migrants? Read the new Open Access article!

Today is #NationalSeniorsDay, a moment to celebrate older adults in Canada. As migration continues shaping our communities, we are urged to consider how our systems could better support older migrants and seniors. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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These self-driving box trucks will soon be delivering groceries across Toronto. Are they safe? Some experts have safety concerns after Loblaw and autonomous vehicle company Gatik unveiled a fleet of self-driving trucks to service the GTA.

🚚 Last week, Loblaws announced a promise to add 20 driverless trucks across its distribution network in the GTA by the end of the year.

Bridging Divides Researcher Bilal Farooq spoke to the Toronto Star about whether these trucks are safe: www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...

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As US raises H-1B visa fee Canada faces test in talent race

Some experts are warning the $100,000 H1-B visa fee could deter talent from the United States. Scientific Director @triandafyllidou.bsky.social spoke with @chinadaily.bsky.social about how the announcement was "both disruptive and potentially advantageous." 🔗 www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202509/29/...

CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship

The opportunity The fellowship invites invites experienced journalists to apply for a prestigious one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University, a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research on migration and integration and build relationships with leading scholars and policy thinkers in Canada and beyond.

Who can apply? This fellowship is designed for staff or freelance journalists with a proven track record in covering immigration, politics, social issues, global affairs or the economy. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of media work experience, with examples of work that covers complex issues that are international in scope.

What you will gain: - A stipend, including a travel allowance, for a total value of $5,000 CAD. - A collaborative environment where journalists and scholars learn from one another. - A dedicated academic host from the research team. - Access to an office space and resources available in the CERC Migration facility. - Networking and professional development through participation in CERC Migration and Bridging Divides’ research events and workshops. Apply by Nov. 1, 2025

✈️ Journalists, what could a month at a leading migration research centre right in downtown Toronto do for your reporting? Join @cercmigration.bsky.social and Bridging Divides for a journalism fellowship at @torontomet.bsky.social. Apply by Nov. 1, 2025. More details: www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...

Food delivery apps depend on cheap immigrant labour to survive, Concordia research shows | Institute for Research on Migration and Society - Concordia University A study of couriers in Montreal and Toronto reveals a system based on economic precarity and algorithm-driven management.

@emilebaril.bsky.social for Concordia University News on research about how food delivery apps in Toronto and Montreal depend on cheap immigrant labour to survive ➡️ www.concordia.ca/news/stories... 4/4

The Morning Edition - Sask with Adam Hunter A new study highlights the gaps in sexual health education and services for teens new to Canada Teens who are new to Canada face barriers to getting culturally appropriate sexual health resources. We speak to two researchers about their study.

Elizabeth Saewyc for CBC News on her a study that highlights gaps in sexual health education and services for teens new to Canada ➡️ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... 3/4

Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth, experts warn Blaming newcomers for housing and healthcare crises will leave Canada’s future prosperity in jeopardy — and fuel far-right backlash

Daniel Hiebert and @triandafyllidou.bsky.social for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social on how Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth ➡️ ricochet.media/justice/migr... 2/4

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🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week: 1/4 🧵

Food delivery apps depend on cheap immigrant labour to survive, Concordia research shows | Institute for Research on Migration and Society - Concordia University A study of couriers in Montreal and Toronto reveals a system based on economic precarity and algorithm-driven management.

🚴‍♂️ Research shows food delivery apps depend on cheap immigrant labour to survive. Bridging Divides postdoc fellow @emilebaril.bsky.social and colleague Mircea Vultur interviewed couriers on their working conditions. Here's what they found: www.concordia.ca/news/stories...

Are you a non-Canadian born #entrepreneur in Toronto with a business idea or early-stage venture? Enterprise Bridge Toronto: Community Bootcamp & Mentorship for Immigrant Entrepreneurs is now accepting applications! Apply by Oct. 15, 2025
🔗: www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati... #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs

Such an important discussion! Join @migration.ubc.ca on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for a conversation on how policies of deterrence shape refugees lives. Hybrid event!

🔗 More details: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

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💼 Have a PhD or Masters in Economics, Statistics, Demography or a related discipline? @cercmigration.bsky.social is hiring a Toronto-based research assistant. The role entails data collection, processing, analysis and writing research papers. Apply by Oct. 10, 2025: www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migrati...

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The Morning Edition - Sask with Adam Hunter A new study highlights the gaps in sexual health education and services for teens new to Canada Teens who are new to Canada face barriers to getting culturally appropriate sexual health resources. We speak to two researchers about their study.

A new Bridging Divides study finds Canadian migrant youth are reporting less contraception use despite having less sex than their non-migrant peers.

🎙️ CBC spoke with our researcher Elizabeth Saewyc on the systemic barriers behind these gaps: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Call for Papers Gulf Canada Connections: Migration, Citizenship, and Urban Change Across Borders Submission Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025

📣 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...

Listener's Choice Sept 23-Oct 9 Borders & Belonging CERC In Migration & Integration Toronto Metropolitan University Signal Awards 2025 Finalist Vote for Us

🎉 Excited to share that our Borders & Belonging Podcast is a finalist for the 4th annual Signal Awards, including the Listener’s Choice Award! Vote for us until Oct. 9, 2025 under the Activism, Public Service & Social Impact category:
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting... Stay tuned for season four!

📚 Our annual Impact Report is live! Discover insights on the Bridging Divides program and how we are shaping the future of migrant integration in Canada.

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Narratives on emigration of women from Nepal: is the state discourse keeping up with reality? by Researcher
@richashivakoti.bsky.social and Postdoctoral Researcher Hari KC 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 5/5

Cross-border migrations in western Africa: narratives of migration and mobility by Senior Research Associate Oreva Olakpe 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 4/5

Migration narratives and urban space management: the politics of migrant worker housing in Doha by Affiliated Researcher @jeremiemolho.bsky.social 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 3/5