The Prime Minister’s mandate letter to the Minister of Immigration

November 29, 2015January 25, 2026

The Prime Minister has released his expectations of his Ministers (mandate letters). The letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship can be read here.

Refugees | Research

Roger St. Vincent’s autobiography
June 19, 2019January 31, 2026

The Department of History at Carleton University, Ottawa, has made Roger St. Vincent’s autobiography, “A Very Fortunate Life”, available on line. The autobiography includes accounts of Roger’s wartime service with the RCAF, his time with the Canadian Government Immigration Mission, the entire text of “Seven Crested Cranes” – his account of the Uganda Asian movement, and…

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Immigration | Refugees

Ukraine
June 9, 2022January 31, 2026

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has displaced millions of Ukrainians. Many have found refuge in neighboring European countries. Large numbers of Ukrainians will be seeking refuge in Canada. This will not be the first time Canada has helped Ukrainians displaced by war. The following links lead to three articles in the CIHS Bulletin (issues 96, 97,…

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Immigration | Research

Immigration Promotion and Recruitment in 1889
January 28, 2026February 2, 2026

In his annual report for 1889, the Special Agent on Manitoba and North West Colonization, Mr. W. Webster, provides an account of his activities over the course of the year. He details the significant efforts he has made to entice farmers already in Ontario to move to the recently opened Canadian west while discouraging them…

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Refugees | Southeast Asians

CBC TV News Archive
September 11, 2018January 31, 2026

An item from the CBC TV News Archive – a report of a 1979 visit to the Anambas Islands of Indonesia where thousands of Vietnamese refugees found some shelter. Canadian immigration officials worked on these islands as part of Canada’s resettlement efforts.

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Refugees | Southeast Asians | Special movements

Video trailer for “Hearts of Freedom”
October 15, 2025January 31, 2026

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Refugees | Southeast Asians

New national exhibition on Southeast Asian refugee movement to Canada
August 11, 2022January 31, 2026

An exhibit recently opened at the Canadian Museum of History about this significant movement of refugees to Canada. The exhibit was mounted by the Hearts of Freedom project in which CIHS members Michael Molloy and Peter Dschinsky, have been deeply involved. Visit the Hearts of Freedom site for exhibit information and the dates the exhibit will be…

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