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Support the Global Migration Institute

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Leveraging the skills and talents of newcomers to Canada

Migration is as old as humanity itself. In the 21st century, it continues to shape societies in Canada and around the world. People move for many reasons - to work, to study, to reunite with family, or to find safety and stability - and their movement has political, social, and cultural impacts on both receiving countries and countries of origin.

Today, migration has been revolutionized through increased global interconnectedness and advanced digital technologies. According to the United Nations Population Division Estimates from 2024, a record 304 million people lived in a country other than their country of birth, representing about 3.7 percent of the world’s 8.2 billion people. In a world grappling with uncertainty, conflict, violence, climate change, and disasters that will only serve to increase the numbers of migrants around the world, understanding migration is critical. The Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University is dedicated to producing rigorous research that will address the multifaceted impacts of migration, helping to inform decision-making and effective policy responses.

But we can’t do it alone.

From displacement due to climate change and conflict to the experiences of migrants seeking better opportunities and safety, the world needs evidence-based migration research now more than ever.

Your gift will fuel research that improves how migration is understood, governed, and experienced, strengthening responses to migration at local, national, and global levels.

Students visit The Neigbourhood Organization

Winter School participants visit The Neigbourhood Organization, a community service provider commited to building neighbourhoods where everyone belongs and succeeds.

Your support will empower the Global Migration Institute to:

  • Advance cutting-edge research on migration and its real-world impacts
  • Engage in domestic and global policy discussions to advocate for migration frameworks that are equitable, human rights-centered, and inclusive
  • Translate evidence into action through knowledge mobilization and community partnerships
  • Enable collaborative initiatives with experts from technology, migration policy, international law, and human rights to co-create solutions that connects research to policy, practice, and public dialogue
  • Support the next generation of global migration scholars and practitioners through capacity building programs, graduate student stipends, fellowships, and collaborative opportunities

To learn more about how to make a gift in support of the Global Migration Institute, you can explore giving opportunities through Toronto Metropolitan University Giving or contact Bruce Watson, Director of Advancement at bruce.watson@torontomu.ca.