Pathways to Prosperity: Canada

This section contains news reporting on the Pathways to Prosperity project and its research.

The Conversation –  Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes  – November 11, 2024

The Globe and Mail – How Welcoming are Communities to Immigrants? Researchers Design a New Tool to Find Out  – April 08, 2023

Western News – Western-led Partnership Releases Tool Kits to Help Communities Welcome Immigrants – April 04, 2023

Vancouver Sun – Douglas Todd: Quebec to Get 10 Times More than B.C. and Ontario to Settle Immigrants – April 22, 2021

The Globe and Mail – Next Steps for Canada in Strengthening Smaller and Rural Communities through Immigration – April 20, 2021

The Globe and Mail – Post-Pandemic Prosperity Requires a Public Dialogue on the Future of Immigration to Canada – April 12, 2021

The Globe and Mail – We Should Not Be Complacent About Canadians’ Welcoming Attitudes Toward Immigrants – November 6, 2020

Western News – Newcomer Program Preps for Post-Pandemic Realities – May 31, 2020

London Free Press – Analysis: Immigration to London Soars to Five-Year High – A Crucial Boost for Local Economy –
March 7, 2020

St. Catharines Standard – We Think of Them as Cash Cows.’ International Students Want to Immigrate, but Colleges, Employers Want to Boost Their Bottom Lines – September 27, 2019

CBC – The House – No Wall to Prevent Trump’s White-identity Politics from Crossing the Border into Canada – July 20, 2019

Global News – Some Canadians Still Believe Harmful Stereotypes About Muslims and Jews: Poll – May 24, 2019

Global News – Ipsos poll shows Canadians have concerns about immigration. Here are the facts – January 4, 2019

Polestar Student Immigration News – Higher-education Should Do More To Help Students with Immigration: Study – May 18, 2018

Global News – If Immigration Was Slashed, Canada’s Economy Would Feel the Pinch: Report – May 16, 2018

Université de Sherbrooke – La professeure Michèle Vatz Laaroussi reçoit le Prix Hector-Fabre 2017 – January 18, 2018

Mount Royal University – Mount Royal Researchers Explore the Most Effective Methods for Providing Resettlement Information to Syrian Refugees – May 24, 2017

Science Magazine – How Can We Blunt Prejudice Against Immigrants? – May 17, 2017

Radio Canada International – L’immigration, une voie vers la prospérité du Canada – December 24, 2016

London Free Press – Western University Study Finds Visible Minorities Underrepresented in Senior Leadership Positions – October 18, 2016

New Scientist – On the Road Again – April 9, 2016

ICI Radio-Canada – Qui sont les immigrants en Nouvelle-Écosse et quel est leur impact économique? – December 16, 2015

Global News (Halifax) – Report says Immigrants to Nova Scotia Doing Well Economically – December 14, 2015

CTV News – Atlantic – Howard Ramos on Refugees in Canada – December 13, 2015

The New York Times – Syrian Refugees Greeted by Justin Trudeau in Canada – December 11, 2015

The Chronicle Herald – NowNS: Immigrants Thrive in Bluenose Country – December 11, 2015

National Post –  Turkey’s Showcase Refugee Camps Hide Truth about Worst Facilities, Canadian Visitor Says – December 9, 2015

Ottawa Citizen – No Shortage of Helpful Hands for Refugees – December 3, 2015

AM980 London (The Pulse) – Western’s Response to Syrian Refugee Crisis – Interview with Dr. Victoria Esses – September 17, 2015

Epoch Times – Many New Immigrants Opting for Prairie Provinces Over Toronto – March 19, 2015

RCI – Radio Canada International – Immigration francophone : Le défi de l’attirer et de la garder dans les villes de taille moyenne – 19 mars, 2015

New Scientist – Siege Mentality – March 7, 2015

CBC – More Young Manitobans Setting Sights on Other Provinces, Stats Show – March 5, 2015

CBC – Opinion: New Brunswick Should be ‘Nervous’ About Future Outmigration – September 11, 2014

University of Calgary – International Intern Brings a New Lens to Immigration Research – July 21, 2014

Canada Foundation For Innovation – Tune-up for Canada’s Welcome Wagon: Studying the Country’s Immigration Services to Develop Ways to Help New Arrivals Find Their Footing – April 2, 2014

Western News – Bringing New Opportunity to the Community – February 27, 2014

New Canadian media – Bridging the Gap Between Immigrants and Minority Service Providers – November 20, 2013

New Canadian media – The Future of Immigrant Settlement in Northern Ontario – November 20, 2013

MintPress News – Canadian Researchers Have Shown How Negative Portrayals of Migrant Workers Lead to their Being Viewed as Not Fully Human – October 15, 2013

News.ch – Alles für die Quote: Medien inszenieren Krisen – September 26, 2013

Wired.co.uk – Study: Media Dehumanises Immigrants, Creates False Crises – September 25, 2013

Western Gazette – Media Perpetuates Refugee Stigma – September 24, 2013

Hispanically Speaking News – Study: Media Plays Role in Dehumanizing Immigrants and Refugees – September 23, 2013

Metro News (London) – Media Has Role in ‘Dehumanizing’ Immigrants: Prof – September 20-22, 2013

Omni TV (Mandarin News) – Media’s Role – September 20, 2013

The University of Western Ontario – New Western Study Shows Media Play Role In Dehumanizing Immigrants and Refugees – September 19, 2013

London Community News – New Lab to Put Western on Cutting Edge of Immigration Research – June 22, 2013

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada – Rethinking International Recruitment: Better Integration is Essential – 2013

Metro News (London) – Western Researcher Tackling Immigration – June 6, 2013

Phys.Org – Project Eyes Smoother Pathway for Immigrants – January 25, 2013

Western News – Project Eyes Smoother Pathway for Immigrants – January 24, 2013

The Manitoban – Brandon University a Key Player in Immigration Study –January 21, 2013

Winnipeg Free Press – Brandon University involved in national immigration research project  – January 14, 2013

Saint Mary’s University – Pathways to Prosperity – December 2012

Western News – Non-traditional Students at Projects’ Centre – June 29, 2012

The Metro (London) – Research May Help City Attract More Immigrants – June 14, 2012

University of Moncton – Des chercheurs de l’Université de Moncton participent à un partenariat de recherche de 2,5 millions de dollars portant sur l’intégration des immigrants – 11 Juin 2012

The London Free Press – Newcomers Fan Out From Big Cities – June 7, 2012

University of Victoria – New Funding to Support Immigrant Settlement in Small and Medium-Sized Communities across Canada – June 5, 2012

Settlement at Work – Pathways to Prosperity Partnership Supports Settlement and Integration of Immigrants across Canada – May 31, 2012

London Community News – Partnership Aims to Attract Immigrants to Smaller Communities – May 30, 2012

Pathways to Prosperity Press Release – New Pathways to Prosperity Partnership Awarded $2.5-Million Grant to Support Settlement and Integration of Immigrants across Canada – May 28, 2012

Voie vers la prospérité communiqué de presse – La demande de subvention de Partenariat Voie vers la Prospérité obtient 2.5 millions de dollars pour soutenir l’établissement et l’intégration des immigrants à travers le Canada – 28 mai 2012

Western News – Providing a ‘Pathway’ for Immigrants – May 28, 2012

CIReport – The Pathways to Prosperity Partnership Works to Settle Immigrants in Medium-Sized and Small Cities and Towns – May 28, 2012

Hireimmigrants.ca – Providing a ‘Pathway’ for Immigrants – May 28, 2012

St Thomas Elgin LIP’s Blog – Welcoming Communities Initiative to be One of Five Regional Nodes in the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership – May 28, 2012

Canadian Newcomer Magazine – LIPs Across Canada – Local Immigration Partnerships Go National

Canadian Newcomer Magazine – How Do Immigrants Benefit from LIPs?

Western News – Research Award Promotes Diverse Communities – April 27, 2009