Advocacy and Research

This report delves into the systemic barriers faced by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Canada. Despite their qualifications, IMGs encounter significant hurdles in accessing residency training and licensure, due to discriminatory policies which are not transparent and perpetuated by a lack of disaggregated, standardized data. This comprehensive analysis highlights the inequalities between IMGs and Canadian Medical Graduates (CMGs), revealing how factors such as race, age, and country of origin impact licensure outcomes. With detailed recommendations to foster Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), this report is an important resource for understanding and transforming the medical licensure landscape in Canada.

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This study explores how immigrants progress into senior leadership roles in the workplace. Despite their high skills and experience, many immigrants face barriers in reaching top positions. Our findings aim to highlight these challenges and offer solutions to help organizations better utilize the talents of immigrant professionals. By focusing on inclusion and leveraging diverse skills, we believe businesses can innovate and thrive in today’s competitive market. Join us in supporting a more inclusive workforce for a stronger future.

In Partnership with the University of Victoria

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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)