See a Statistics Canada presentation on immigration to Canada 1852-2014.

The CBC website carries two articles stemming from 'Running on Empty'. In the first, some of the immigration officers involved talk of their experiences. In the second, we read of one of the refugees recognizing a photo of himself taken during his interview for Canada and reflecting, along with his daughter, about that chapter in his life.... Read more.

CIHS is pleased to promote on-line stories about the reception of Syrian refugees in Ottawa – stories from the immigrants themselves but also from people involved in this refugee movement and who contributed in one way or another. The site is run by the Ottawa organization ‘Refugee613’ that the Society has worked with.

CBC News reported on ‘Running on Empty: Canada and the Indochinese Refugees, 1975-1980’

In consultation with Society President, Michael Molloy, Historica Canada has produced and released (on World Refugee Day – June 20) a Heritage Minute on the Indochinese ‘boat people’. The story in the Heritage Minute is based on the experiences of CBC Ottawa reporter Judy Trinh who was master of ceremonies at the launch of “Running on Empty: Canada and the Indochinese Refugee Boat People” at Library and Archives Canada on May 17 this year. Small world.... Read more.

The Society marks with sadness the recent passing of the Honourable Ron Atkey, P.C.. Mr. Atkey was the minister responsible for immigration and refugee matters when the government of the Right Honourable Joe Clark significantly increased Canada's commitment to resettle Indochinese refugees. We are honoured that Mr. Atkey wrote the foreword to our new book about that resettlement - 'Running on Empty: Canada and the Indochinese Refugees 1975-1980'. ... Read more.

The Society proudly announces the publication of its book, 'Running on Empty', on the Indochinese 'boat people' movement under the banner of McGill Queen's University Press.The book focuses on the work of Canadian public servants in Southeast Asia and Canada to meet an unprecedented commitment to resettle 70,000 of the refugees before the end of 1980. The book can be ordered through the publisher. It can also be ordered from Indigo  or Amazon.ca  McGill brochure and order form can be do... Read more.