International Migration Research Centre

Wilfrid Laurier University Check this out and fill this out if you are an immigrant in the region. Your voice counts!

The 2026 Immigrant Survey is officially LIVE!

The Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, hosted by the Region of Waterloo , wants to hear from immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families about their experiences living, working, and studying in Waterloo Region.

Your input makes a real impact. Past survey results have helped shape programs, influence policies and secure funding to better support newcomers —making Waterloo Region more inclusive and thriving for everyone.

• Takes 10–20 min
• Available in 7 languages
• Enter to win gift cards!

Take the survey today: https://f.mtr.cool/svjtiqouqw
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more inclusive !

The 2026 Immigrant Survey is officially LIVE!

The Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, hosted by the Region of Waterloo , wants to hear from immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families about their experiences living, working, and studying in Waterloo Region.

Your input makes a real impact. Past survey results have helped shape programs, influence policies and secure funding to better support newcomers —making Waterloo Region more inclusive and thriving for everyone.

• Takes 10–20 min
• Available in 7 languages
• Enter to win gift cards!

Take the survey today: https://f.mtr.cool/svjtiqouqw
Let’s work together to build a stronger, more inclusive !

Fill out the survey, Waterloo Region!!!!!

Our latest newsletter is out now!
Find updates on immigration, upcoming events, and resources, all in one place.

Also, our Immigrant Survey is now LIVE!
We would like to hear from all immigrants, refugees, claimants, international students, and temporary foreign workers in Waterloo Region to share their experiences.

- The Immigrant Survey is available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Tigrinya, and English.
- Take 10–20 minutes to complete the survey and help shape programs, services, and community planning.

Open until May 31.

🔗 Complete the survey: Link in bio
🔗 And read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4s5G6Un

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Don’t miss this fascinating talk by Linda Adhiambo Oucho, Executive Director of the African Migration and Development Policy Centre (AMADPOC) in Nairobi !!! Moving on Empty: Food and MigrationWilfrid Laurier UniversityBalsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA)

Rewriting the Rules: How Migrant Experiences can Transform Migration Policy Design - Balsillie School of International Affairs 🔵 Public event Featuring Linda Adhiambo Oucho

Join us for our latest Tech Session in the Migration+Technology Hub Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), Wilfrid Laurier University ! Lots of space online and limited space in person! This one brings some amazing speakers together with decades of experience working on migration and tech. Can’t wait!

https://balsillieschool.ca/event/the-appification-of-borders-political-and-technical-stakes/

Amazing group of people out for our latest FeMig Project workshop which was held in Ecuador, in partnership with Women in Migration Network - WIMN. Many civil society organizations came together to strategize and build feminist approaches to migration that foreground the needs and perspectives of women and LGBTIQ+ migrants. Stay tuned for results from our workshops held in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Thailand, Nepal, Ethiopia…..and more!! Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) Wilfrid Laurier University

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀

🗓 November 12 In-Person + Virtual | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎓 MiFOOD & IMRC Seminar

Migrant remittances are increasingly framed as a game changer in addressing the widening global climate finance gap—one of the greatest barriers to achieving decarbonization at the speed and scale required. This seminar explores how remittances can be leveraged to promote sustainable food systems and climate resilience, alongside the challenges involved in doing so.

👤 About the Speaker
Kavita Datta is a Professor of Development Geography and Director of the Centre for the Study of Migration at Queen Mary University of London. Her research spans migration studies, focusing on the intersections of money, food, and gender.

🔗 RSVP here: https://balsillieschool.ca/event/greening-remittances-for-food-security-potentials-and-challenges/

Join us for this important discussion at the nexus of migration, climate action, and food security!

Greening Remittances for Food Security: Potentials and Challenges - Balsillie School of International Affairs 🔵 Public event Featuring Kavita Datta

Learn about International Students in Waterloo Region!

The 2025 Waterloo Region International Student Survey Report is now available!

Earlier this year, more than 500 international students in Waterloo Region shared their experiences and ideas for improving life and settlement in the region. This survey was conducted as part of ongoing community efforts to understand where change is needed and take positive action.
We invite you to read the report and take part in an upcoming conversation about what comes next.

This study was done in partnership between the Immigration Partnership and the International Migration Research Centre. We want to send a big thank you to our post-secondary partners University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga College, and the Town and Gown Committee for their support.

📅 Presentation event: Monday, October 27, 12–1:30 PM – more details coming soon!

Read the full report here: https://www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/en/business-opportunities/international-student-survey.aspx

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