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This research is about developing targeted technology standards for language instructors, programs, and learners using the Avenue platform for adult newcomer language instruction in Canada. It focuses on creating standards specific to the Canadian settlement language sector rather than using broader existing standards.

These May 2024 AMSSA webinars AMSSA covered techniques for securing sensitive information, highlighting case studies of standard operational principles as well as the consequences of data breaches, and the legal framework of digital security in the settlement sector in B.C., as well as the legal responsibilities of organizations and individuals. While legal and regulatory frameworks are B.C.-focused there is also discussion of national legislation and there is much in these webinars on privacy and security principles, and best practices relevant for all Immigrant and Refugee-serving organizations.

This Toronto South Local Immigration Partnership (TSLIP) June 2024 workshop focused on AI literacy for service providers in the newcomer-serving sector. It provides insights into the fundamentals of AI and its impact on employment services for Newcomers to Canada. It explores key areas essential for building AI literacy, including understanding AI basics, exploring its applications in service delivery, and navigating ethical considerations in AI use.

This May 2024 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration conference brought together an interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral group of researchers and leaders from Canadian and international civil society, business and government to reflect on the implications of the rapid development of advanced digital technologies (ADTs) for migrant integration in Canada and around the world.

Ensuring the long-term health and well-being of immigrants in Canada is vital for human rights, social justice, and the sustainability of Canada's health system and economy. This April 2024 IPAC event explored what affects immigrant health, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the issue. Panelists identified opportunities for collective action across sectors and geographies to enhance the long-term health outcomes of immigrants in Canada.

The weekly roundup includes research, stories, and events of interest to the Canadian immigration and settlement community. Includes: In Between Belonging: Immigrant Perspectives on Becoming a Canadian Citizen, Immigration Minister tables bill to extend citizenship rights to children born abroad, Canada to extend citizenship to children born abroad, restoring rights of ‘lost Canadians’, Canadian governments urgently need to collaborate to support refugee students.

This is a recording of an in person session that I did recently at the Access Alliance Multicultural Community Health Centre's Immigrant Researchers Support Network event. I focus on Knowledge Mobilization and Community Based Research, providing my take on how important Knowledge Mobilization is in Community Based Research and how newcomer or refugee researchers which what this network is made up of, could contribute to this mission.

I originally presented this at the Arab Community Centre of Toronto's Josoor Project Conference in March 2024: "Digital Inclusion: From Research to Application - Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies." You can view the video as well as read my full remarks in text.

In this January 2023 Research Impact Canada webinar launched their first webinar presenter Imane Khozam discussed how to plan knowledge sharing for impactful workforce development programs. The session included an introduction to knowledge mobilization, an understanding of knowledge mobilization and its importance in the context of skills and workforce development, tools and practical guides on knowledge dissemination and uptake, and examples of effective knowledge mobilization activities.