International Migration Research Centre

09/25/2026

Please join us on September 30 for a Migration+Technology Hub session with Dr. Derya Ozkul on the UK’s digital immigration system.
The session will look at the shift to eVisas and what digital status verification means in practice for migrants navigating everyday interactions with employers, landlords and public institutions.Drawing on research conducted with Dr. Marie Godin, the discussion will consider how digital immigration systems are reshaping access, verification and everyday bordering in the UK.

September 30, 2026
9:00–10:00 a.m. ET
Hybrid: Balsillie School of International Affairs, Waterloo and online
More information and registration:

Featuring Derya Ozkul

09/22/2026

MIGRANT WORKER APPRECIATION DAY IS THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27th!!!!!!!! Join us or help by donating!

CALL FOR DONATIONS!!!! We are holding the second annual Migrant Worker Appreciation Day in Waterloo Region on this Sunday the 27th of September. We are looking for donations of new or gently used items that can be given to migrant agricultural workers as prizes!

Please DM me if you have items to donate and I will arrange for drop off or pick up! We are looking for items such as: Bicycles and bike helmets, musical instruments, work equipment, jackets and gloves, suitcases, etc.

If you are a migrant working in agriculture - then come out and join the fun!

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Around the world, people are going above and beyond for migrants, displaced people and the communities that welcome them.

To mark our 75th anniversary, IOM is launching the Crossroads Award — celebrating the individuals, organizations and initiatives driving real, lasting change.

Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them here: https://www.iom.int/crossroads-award

06/22/2026

The workforce is changing. Are you ready?

Join employers and industry professionals for a virtual discussion on labour market trends and practical workforce solutions.

This virtual workshop will begin with a labour market snapshot and future workforce outlook by Charlene Hofbauer, CEO Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin.

Followed by interactive, topic-based discussions led by moderators and sector professionals where attendees will have the opportunity to participate in breakout conversations based on their areas of interest.

Designed to foster practical peer-to-peer conversations where employers and professionals can openly share challenges, ideas, experiences, and real-world strategies for navigating today’s evolving labour market.

July 29, 2026 |11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Wait list is open: https://lnkd.in/gEKBtZFv

This event is intended for employers and employer representatives.

Hosted in partnership with Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin and Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership

This event is Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada(IRCC).

04/09/2026

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 !

04/07/2026

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 !

04/07/2026

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

Please share with your networks!

04/04/2026

Grassroots feminist organizations make a huge difference in the lives of migrant women - and are where governance translates to action. Check out this CSO in Budapest!

01/23/2026