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Latest Academic Publications
Migration Drivers and Postmigration
Based on 22 interviews, this study explores how interconnected drivers shape Bangladeshi migration and early settlement realities in Ontario.
Modeling the Spatial Interplay
This study uses three complementary geospatial and machine learning models to analyze local environmental migration drivers in Ghana.
TMCIS and CERC
Using 25 interviews, this paper explores how Nepali immigrants' "dream country" expectations clash with actual settlement struggles in Ontario.
Public Engagements
The number of Nepalis migrating to Canada has zoomed upwards in recent years, many of them first arriving as international students. They came for good education opportunities, free healthcare, and the promise of secure, stable futures.
Nepalis speak about their journeys to and lives in Canada - Nepal Now. (2026, March 21). Buzzsprout
The migration of Mexicans to Canada is a fairly recent phenomenon; but from the beginning, migration processes and migration policy between the two countries have been marked by very important unequal power relations, reflecting more general processes of asymmetric economic integration.
Martin, P. (2025). Destino M茅xico: Migraci贸n y movilidades [Podcast interview]. With C. Masferrer.
Migration has been a constant feature of human history, shaping societies and cultures for millennia. Far from being a new or unusual phenomenon, people have always moved in search of better opportunities, safety, or resources. From ancient trade routes to modern global networks, migration has played a vital role in economic development, cultural exchange and social transformation.
Masferrer, C., Shivakoti, R., & Kuhner, G. (2025, February 25). What鈥檚 driving migration? (Season 3, Episode 7) [Podcast episode]. In M. Perzyna (Host), Borders and Belonging. CERC Migration, 果酱视频.
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