Preserving our immigration history

Articles

Call for submissions – CIHS Bulletin

Call for submissions – CIHS Bulletin

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Don’t Take the Boats

Don’t Take the Boats

Former immigration foreign service officer René Bersma offers his comprehensive recollections of th...
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From the Archives: 1986 – the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is awarded to “the people of Canada”

From the Archives: 1986 – the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is awarded to “the people of Canada”

In 1986, the people of Canada were the recipients of a prestigious award for their work on behalf of...
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Icelandic Immigration Agent Report, 1889

Icelandic Immigration Agent Report, 1889

“Some who came out during the past summer have already sent remittances to their relatives and...
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Immigration and Impact – Interactive Timeline

Immigration and Impact – Interactive Timeline

Our partner, The Canadian Museum of Immigration History at Pier 21, has graciously allowed...
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Resettlement of southeast Asian refugees (1979-1981)

Resettlement of southeast Asian refugees (1979-1981)

An interview with Brian Bell, the Chief of Settlement Programs from 1979 to 1981...
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Southeast Asian Refugees (1975-1981)

Southeast Asian Refugees (1975-1981)

We've updated the photo albums page!...
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Historical list of immigration and citizenship ministers (as of January 2026)

Historical list of immigration and citizenship ministers (as of January 2026)

Updated as of January 6, 2026, now with links to bios of ministers and deputy ministers...
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2025 Gunn Prize – Winning Essay

2025 Gunn Prize – Winning Essay

The 2025 Gunn Prize winner is Ms Michelle Faux, a PhD candidate at York University in Toronto. Her e...
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