Sociology of Migration

Re-imagining Urban Sanctuary and Migrant Solidarity: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives

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Monday May 29 8:30 am to 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-103

Cities are centres of social change. In immigrant receiving countries, one of the most pressing social challenges is the inclusion of vulnerable migrants and refugees. Urban sanctuary and migrant and ... more

Sociology of Migration I: Temporary migrants - Processes and Issues

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Monday May 29 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-103

UN reports and Canadian research have consistently highlighted the growth in temporary migrants to Canada. This section focuses on the challenges facing two groups: international students admitted to Canada temporarily ... more

Sociology of Migration II: Covid-19 and migration

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Monday May 29 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-103

The interrelationships between Covid-19 and migration form a relatively new area of inquiry. Studies in many countries show the links between Covid and the disruption of global chains, the reduction ... more

Sociology of Migration IV: Immigrant and refugee integration in Canada

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Tuesday May 30 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
McLaughlin College-MC-103

Socio-demographic studies of migrant integration frequently emphasize demographic differences within the migrant population and measure integration as socioeconomic outcomes such as education, housing, geographic location, and labour market indicators (labour ... more

Sociology of Migration Research Cluster Meeting

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Members of the CSA are invited to attend this brief but important Sociology of Migration cluster meeting. The winner of the best student paper award for the SOM cluster will ... more