MOSAIC is proud to support advocacy and research efforts that promote change in our communities. Together we advance an inclusive and thriving Canada.
MOSAIC actively advocates for our community. We advocate for many issues affecting immigrants, refugees, and those with diverse backgrounds, including
We also work with other organizations in research studies to inform and guide future policy
For questions about MOSAIC statements and positions, email us at communications@mosaicbc.org
MOSAIC’s research projects focus on health, labour market outcomes, settlement, diversity and inclusion
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are not treated fairly in Canada. They struggle to get licenced in Canada, despite their proven expertise. This project aims to collect data and bring awareness to sectoral discrimination in Canadian healthcare. The goal is to inform future policy and promote equitable participation in the healthcare industry.
Funded by the WES Mariam Assefa Fund
We aim to understand whether newcomers have access to career advancement in BC. The study will provide recommendations for better practices allowing for diverse experiences to be valued in the workplace.
Funded by Mitacs and Scotia Bank.
We aim to define the Case Management Model for clients with complex needs. Working with nine partner organizations, we will research and develop effective service delivery models for BC.
Funded by IRCC Service Delivery Improvement Grant.
This national project aims to create and test an online training model for newcomer women caring for children to learn English on a more flexible schedule online.
Funded by IRCC Service Delivery Improvement Grant.
The project explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on seniors’ life experiences and their supports. We plan to use cross-sector knowledge exchange to better understand seniors’ complex views and experiences.
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
This study aims to learn about the experiences of researchers and individuals who have participated in patient-oriented research (POR). We want to know how they engage with people with multiple engagement barriers (including healthcare struggles or difficulties accessing food and housing).
Funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR), BC SUPPORT Unit Patient Engagement Methods Cluster
This research project takes place in Toronto and Vancouver to understand the experiences of Asian-Canadian families as service users. The project will highlight the existing efforts and challenges in supporting Asian Canadians involved or at risk of involvement in the child welfare system.
Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
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