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 […]