Welcome to the CIMSS Website

Established as the Research Resource Division for Refugees (RRDR) in 1985, the Centre for International Migration and Settlement Studies (CIMSS) is a Carleton University Research Centre housed in the School of Social Work.

CIMSS specializes in research and publishing on immigration and forced migration. It focuses particularly on the settlement, adaptation, and integration of immigrants and refugees into Canadian society while, at the same time, maintaining an international perspective for comparison with other countries of immigration.

In its research stream, the Centre places particular emphasis on the settlement, adaptation, and integration experience of two demographic groups: (a) special needs newcomers including, e.g., children and youth, seniors, and women refugees; and (b) immigrant professionals and tradespeople.

CIMSS also has a strong publishing stream. In addition to print publishing, the centre is increasingly involved in online publishing – Web site and database management.

News:

A new settlement service, policy, and research tool from CIMSS: Community-SPO Atlas of Canada's Large Urban Centres

CIMSS is part of a new initiative at Carleton University: Migration and Diaspora Studies

CERIS Working Paper: What Do Immigrants Do When They Can’t Practise Their Professions? Immigrant Professionals in the Ontario Settlement Service Sector

Black History Month Event at Carleton University - February 17, 2011 / Célébrons le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs à l'Université Carleton, le 17 février 2011

Panel Discussion - International Migration and Settlement Challenges in the 21st Century