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Dr. Caitlyn Yates on how Panama and the U.S.’s crackdown transformed migration through the Darién Gap

Dr. Caitlyn Yates explains how new migration policies in Panama and the U.S. led to a drop in crossings through the Darién Gap.

Spotlight Stories

Affiliate in Focus: Prof. Ming Chen

November 6, 2025

In the Media, Spotlight

Dr. Lisa Brunner on Canada’s 2026-28 Immigration Plan

November 5, 2025

In the Media, Spotlight

Dr. Lisa Brunner’s recommendations for a fair immigration system for international students

November 4, 2025

Announcements

Call for Papers: International Doctoral Symposium 2026

October 29, 2025

New Research Brief | Italian Dumplings and Chinese Pizzas: Food, Migration, and Identity Between China and Italy

October 15, 2025

New Policy Brief: Canadian International Student Policy at a Crossroads

October 9, 2025

Achievements

14 CMS affiliates secure SSHRC funding in 2024 competition

PhD candidate Rose Xueqing Zhang receives FHSS Congress Student Merit Award

Prof. Amanda Cheong recognized by ASA section awards

Upcoming Events

Conferences, Workshops

CMS-Sector Research Collaborations Day 2025

November 12, 2025

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Creekside Community Recreation Centre

Speaker Series 2025-26 #2

Exclusion By Design: Migrant Racialization and Temporary Legal Status with Ming Chen

November 24, 2025

11:45 am - 1:45 pm

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Dodson Room (302)

Afternoon Coffee Chat with Ming Chen

November 24, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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