Daniel Hiebert
Daniel Hiebert is Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, where he conducts research on migration/immigration policy and the impact of immigration on Canadian cities. This includes an effort to understand Canadian immigration policy within the wider global context.
In conjunction with his research projects, Daniel plays an active role in the Canadian policy process. He has collaborated with the non-profit sector that supports the settlement and integration of immigrants, as well as extensively engaged with municipal, provincial and federal authorities responsible for immigration. He has served as Co-Chair of the City of Vancouver Mayor’s Working Group on Immigration, and has been appointed Academic in Residence at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and is affiliated with the Strategic and Program Policy sector.
Selected Publications
Hiebert, D. (2024). Urban migration and housing policy: Lessons from Canadian cities (external link) . Journal of Urban Affairs, 46(1), 102–120.
Hiebert, D., & Walton-Roberts, M. (2023). Immigrant integration and neighbourhood change in metropolitan Canada (external link) . In S. Ahmed & L. Smith (Eds.), Migration and the City: New Directions in Urban Policy (pp. 67–85). Springer.
Hiebert, D. (2022). The role of local government in immigrant settlement: Comparative perspectives (external link) . International Migration Review, 56(3), 545–563.