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.
Prevalence and Determinants of Food Insecurity in Migrant Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Households in Ottawa, Canada
Food insecurity (FI) is an important social factor that affects health and is linked to higher health care costs
Status of Mental Health in Ottawa
With the important focus on mental health in our community, this report is timely and relevant
Health Promotion for Improved Refugee and Migrant Health
This technical guidance outlines the best practices, evidence, and knowledge to help develop policies and programs for health promotion for refugees and migrants
Pulling Apart: New Perspectives on the Spatial Dimensions of Neighbourhood Income Disparities in Canadian Cities
This study examines changes in income distribution within Canada’s eight largest metropolitan areas
Opinion: Ottawa’s New Immigration Targets — Good for Special Interests, but not for Canadians in General
The federal government recently announced its immigration targets for the next three years
The Individual and Organizational Role of Physicians in Mitigating the Biological, Psychological and Social Health Consequences of Displacement
The number of Internally Displaced People is growing globally with a significant number travelling to countries
“I am from Nowhere”: Identity and Self-Perceived Health Status of Skilled Immigrants Employed in Low-Skilled Service Sector Jobs
The number of skilled immigrants born outside Canada is growing quickly
The Arrival and Settlement of Syrian Refugees in Ottawa
This research initiative was conducted with the aim of creating a common understanding of the successes […]
Photos and Video: Confederation Dinner Celebrates 150 Years of Canada
Leaders from across the country gathered in Ottawa on Feb. 21, 2017
Strategies and Challenges in Recruiting Black Immigrant Mothers for a Community-Based Study on Child Nutritional Health in Ottawa, Canada
There is a need to identify barriers to participation and find ways to recruit minority parents […]