Research and Publications

A collection of immigration-related studies conducted by OLIP and its partners and stakeholders. All resources are free and available in various formats.

Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Service Provider Handbook

The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Service Provider Handbook describes in detail the services that service provider organizations funded

Residents’ Perceptions of Radon Health Risks: A Qualitative Study

This study looks at how people perceive the health risks of radon and explores the factors that help or prevent them from taking preventive measures

Mexican Youth in Canada: A Political Economy Analysis of Motivations for Immigration, Labour Market Integration, and Transnational Practices

This dissertation examines the factors that led 35 Mexican immigrant and refugee youth in Ottawa and Montreal to develop transnational practices

2017 Annual Development Report

The Annual Development Report gives updates and analysis of demographic and economic statistics in Ottawa

The Making of a Model Refugee: Refugee Resettlement and Employment Services in Ottawa, ON

Participation in the labor market is seen as an important step in resettlement and integration

Immigrant Youth in Canada: A Literature Review of Migrant Youth Settlement and Service Issues

The goal is to document the settlement and service experiences of these three groups and suggest new intervention strategies

City of Ottawa Policy Services Board

To successfully govern and oversee the Ottawa Police Service, Board members need to have diverse experience

An Anatomy of Settlement Services in Canada: A Guide

The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSE) is a non-profit organization

Understanding immigrant seniors’ needs and priorities for health care

This report, authored by Vivien Runnels, draws from an extensive engagement of immigrant seniors and their […]

Building Resilience in at-Risk Elementary School Children: A School-Based Initiative Led by Pediatric Residents in Ottawa, Canada

Two pediatric residents at CHEO saw the need for preventive mental health and resilience programs in schools