Dr. Marshia Akbar

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Dr. Marshia Akbar is the Director of the BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab and Research Lead on Labour Migration at CERC Migration. Her interdisciplinary research bridges policy, practice, and lived experiences to address pressing issues in international migration, employment integration, and social equity. She examines employment challenges faced by immigrants and migrants with temporary status, including international students, post-graduates, and high-skilled temporary workers. Using a multi-sectoral, collaborative approach, she highlights the roles of diverse stakeholders in fostering equitable integration pathways. Beyond research, she teaches in the Department of Sociology and The Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University. Marshia received the Faculty of Arts Teaching Award in 2022 for her course "Immigration, Borders, and Belonging"..