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Adèle Garnier is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics. She serves as Director of undergraduate geography programs and the certificate in sustainable tourism. Her research focuses on political geography, migration dynamics, and humanitarian governance, particularly examining refugee labor market participation, temporary migration policies, and technological impacts on immigration systems. Education : PhD in Political Science (Macquarie University/Universität Leipzig, 2012), MA in Political Science (Universität Leipzig, 2006), Diploma in Political Science (Paris, 2002) Her research integrates political geography , migration studies , and geographies of inequality , analyzing power structures in migration governance. Recent work explores Canada's digitalization of immigration, multiscalar impacts of refugee policies, and settler-colonial migration frameworks. Current research trends focus on technological governance of migration , refugee resettlement , and marketization of humanitarian services , with interdisciplinary approaches bridging political science and geography. Research Units : Graduate School of International Studies (ESEI), Immigration Research Team (ERIQA), Cultures-Arts-Societies Center (CELAT) Collaborations : Study Group on Ethnic Relations (Flers), Center for Refugee Studies (York University), Peace Research Institute Oslo She supervises graduate students in geography and co-leads multiple funded projects, including Liberating Migrant Labour (2023-2030) and digital migration governance research (2023-2028).

• Political Geography
• Migration and Territory
• Migration, Inequality and Power
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Adam King is an Assistant Professor in the Labour Studies Program at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on labor regulation, employment standards enforcement, Indigenous labor dynamics, deindustrialization impacts, and labor market policy. He co-investigates a SSHRC Partnership Grant project on migrant labor in settler-colonial contexts. Education: PhD in Sociology (York University, 2019) MA in History (University of Toronto, 2011) BA in Sociology/History (Trent University, 2010) His research examines the political economy of labor regulation, including enforcement mechanisms in federally regulated sectors and contested Indigenous labor relations. He analyzes deindustrialization's social consequences and contributes to debates on job guarantee proposals and right-wing populism's influence on labor movements. Recent publications explore topics like Indigenous labor law frameworks, precarious creative workers' unionization, and gendered identities in deindustrializing communities. He actively engages with media outlets such as CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Maple's 'Class Struggle' newsletter.

• Labour and employment regulation
• Employment standards enforcement
• Indigenous labour relations
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Rafael Grohmann is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), with a graduate cross-appointment at the Faculty of Information (iSchool). He leads the DigiLabour Initiative and is a researcher with Fairwork, focusing on Critical Platform and Data Studies. His research emphasizes platform labour, the platformization of work, and resistance strategies among workers in Latin America. Grohmann holds a PhD in Communication from the University of São Paulo and has held prior academic positions at institutions in Brazil, including Unisinos University. His research interests span platform cooperativism, public policies for technology and labor, AI's impact on work, and data-driven labour practices. He is an editorial board member for Big Data & Society and Work, Employment and Society , and contributes to UCLA’s Center for Critical Internet Inquiry (C2i2). His work examines intersections of technology, labour precarity, and solidarity economies, with a focus on global South contexts. Recent publications analyze click farm labour in Brazil, gender dynamics in platform cooperatives, and global-local trends in platform worker organizing. Grohmann’s work bridges critical theory with action research, advocating for fair work standards in digital economies. He participates in initiatives like the Platform Cooperativism Consortium and the Labor Tech Research Network.

• Critical Platform and Data Studies
• Platform Labour
• Platform Cooperativism
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Lyubov Zhyznomirska is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Saint Mary's University, specializing in European studies, migration governance, and democratization processes. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Alberta (2012), with a focus on EU migration cooperation with Eastern neighbors. Her current research examines the reception of war-displaced Ukrainians in Canada, the UK, and Germany. She has held a Jean Monnet Post-Doctoral Fellowship and is active in research networks such as the European Community Studies Association-Canada and the Migration Research Network. Teaching focuses on comparative politics, European Union politics, and migration studies. Recent SSHRC-funded projects include studies on Ukrainian refugee integration in Nova Scotia and the impact of temporary status on newcomer youth. Awards include the Jean Monnet Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2011-2012). Research interests include forced displacement, post-war societies, and EU-Ukraine-Russia dynamics. She co-edited The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of Migration in Europe (2019) and publishes in journals such as Comparative European Politics . Professional roles include Treasurer of ECSA-Canada (2021-2024) and President of the Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association (2022-2023).

• Forced Displacement
• Regional Migration Governance
• Irregular Migration
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Priyank Chandra is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information and Director of the STREET Lab (SocioTechnical Resistance and Ethical Technologies Lab). His interdisciplinary research focuses on sociotechnical practices of marginalized communities, leveraging HCI, CSCW, STS, and development studies to design inclusive technologies. He holds a PhD in Information from the University of Michigan, along with MS in Economics and BE in Electronics Engineering. Chandra has received awards at ACM CHI and CSCW for his work on labor movements, digital resistance, and accessibility. Education: PhD in Information, University of Michigan (2019) MS in Economics BE in Electronics Engineering Research Interests: Chandra explores how marginalized communities reconfigure technologies to foster self-organization and resistance. His work bridges HCI/CSCW with theories from development studies and institutional analysis, emphasizing ethical, socially just systems. Recent projects include studying farmer movements in India, gig economy platforms, and weather risk communication for visually impaired Ontarians. Grants & Awards: SSHRC Grant: Repertoires of Contention in Digital Labour Platforms (2023-2024) NSERC Grant: Designing Inclusive Platforms for the Gig Economy (2022-2027) Connaught New Researcher Award (2023) ACM CHI/CSCW Awards for contributions to labor studies and accessibility Advising & Labs: Supervises students in ICTs, design, and marginality. Directs the STREET Lab at KMDI, focusing on ethical tech for vulnerable communities. Teaches courses on inclusive design and marginalized communities' ICT practices.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Sociotechnical Practices
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Kevin Banks is an Associate Professor of Law at Queen's University and the Director of the Queen's Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace. He holds appointments as Associate Dean (Faculty and Academic Policy) and Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Labour and Employment Law Journal . His research focuses on labour arbitration efficiency, globalization's impact on workplace law, and the intersection of international trade agreements with labour standards. He is a part-time member of the Ontario Grievance Settlement Board and has served on dispute panels for trade agreements like the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and Canada-EU CETA. Education: S.J.D., Harvard Law School (2003) LL.B., University of Toronto (1989) B.A. (Economics), University of Toronto (1986) Research Interests: Banks explores constitutional collective bargaining rights, gaps in disability accommodation at work, and the enforcement of employment standards. He critiques trade agreement labour chapters and examines third-party liability for wage violations. His work bridges domestic law with global economic policies, emphasizing equitable labour practices in transnational contexts. Professional Achievements: He chaired the first-ever labour rights dispute arbitration panel under a free trade agreement (US-Central America FTA) and advised Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review. His edited casebook, Labour and Employment Law , is Canada’s leading text in the field. Labs/Teams: Director of the Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace, coordinating interdisciplinary research on modern workplace legal challenges.

• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• International Labour Law
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Jenna L. Hennebry is a Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and Associate Dean at the School of International Policy and Governance at Wilfrid Laurier University. She also serves as Program Coordinator for the Women and Gender Studies program in the Faculty of Arts. Hennebry co-founded the International Migration Research Centre , the Migrant Worker Health Project , and the Gender+Migration Hub, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Education: PhD in Sociology (University of Western Ontario, 2006) MA in Sociology (University of Waterloo, 1998) BA in Sociology (University of Waterloo, 1995) Research Focus centers on migrant worker rights, labor migration governance, gender and migration, health and social protection, and transnationalism. Her work addresses structural vulnerabilities, policy coherence, and rights-based approaches to migration systems. Scientific Contributions include publications in International Migration , Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , and technical reports for UN Women and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Key projects involve "Mediating Mobility: Temporary Migration and Private Sector Influence in Canada's Immigration System" and "Promoting and Protecting Women Migrant Workers’ Labour and Human Rights" (Mexico, Moldova, Philippines). Awards WLU Faculty Merit Award (2013) WLU Faculty Merit Award (2009) Leadership Roles include membership in the Canadian Council for Refugees Subcommittee on Migrant Workers, UN Expert Working Group on Women’s Human Rights, and advisory positions with the Global Migration Data Centre and the Migration Research and Publishing High-Level Advisers at IOM.

• Gender and Migration
• International Migration
• Labour Migration Governance
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Karun Karki is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia (UBC), joining in July 2024. He previously held positions at the University of Fraser Valley (2020-2024), Memorial University of Newfoundland (2019-2020), and Wilfrid Laurier University (2016-2018). His education includes a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside multiple master's degrees in Sociology, English Literature, and Education from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His research focuses on critical theories addressing anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and intersectional social justice. Key themes include biopolitical governance, migration crises, and the marginalization of racialized communities, LGBTQ+ populations, and refugees. He explores topics like ethno-racial labor market segregation and health disparities among diasporic groups. Recent publications (2020-2025) analyze pandemic impacts on migrant workers, racialized immigrants' socioeconomic challenges, and the mental health of healthcare professionals during crises. His work often employs collaborative methodologies like autoethnography and community-based participatory research. Awards/Grants: SSHRC grants totaling over $100K, including studies on skilled immigrant integration and HIV-related gender-based violence. Teaching: Courses span foundational social work theory to advanced clinical practice, with a focus on decolonizing education and mental health interventions. Practice: Engages in community capacity-building, policy advocacy, and psychosocial support for BIPOC communities. His current affiliations include leadership roles in transnational social work research and collaborations with organizations addressing refugee resettlement and healthcare equity.

• Critical Race Theory
• Biopolitics/Necropolitics
• Social Determinants of Health
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Frances Woolley is a full-time Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University , with a cross-appointment to the School of Public Policy and Administration . Her research focuses on public finance , labour economics , and feminist economics , with expertise in family economics , gender inequality , and tax policy . Her work bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy analysis, particularly in intra-household resource distribution and taxation fairness. Recent publications highlight her engagement with emerging issues such as cryptoasset taxation , long-term care financing , and cross-border carbon pricing . Her research consistently emphasizes gender dimensions in economic outcomes and policy impacts. Woolley has received notable awards including the Purvis Prize and Vanderkamp Award , and delivered the Canadian Economics Association Presidential Address in 2018. She actively contributes to public discourse through popular writing and media engagements, addressing topics like labor market dynamics, tax equity, and social policy.

• Public Finance
• Labour Economics
• Gender Economics
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Ilyan Ferrer is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work , Carleton University . With a PhD in Social Work and MSW from McGill University , their work focuses on aging within racialized immigrant communities, digital storytelling methodologies, and transformative education. They are currently on sabbatical from July 2025 to June 2026. Education : MSW, McGill University PhD in Social Work, McGill University Their research integrates intersectional life course perspectives to examine how immigration, precarious labor, and systemic racism shape aging experiences. They have pioneered podcasting as a pedagogical tool for community engagement and social justice, including the Critical Issues in Social Work Podcast and Filipino Canadian Social and Community Workers Network . Recent research trends include digital storytelling , financial inequality among older immigrants , and anti-oppressive practices in gerontological social work. Their publications span journals like Journal of Gerontological Social Work , Journal of Aging Studies , and Canadian Ethnic Studies . Selected projects include SSHRC-funded initiatives such as Kwentuhan (storytelling) with Filipino/a/x Canadian social work practitioners (2022-2023) and Multidirectional (im)migration, aging and care (2020-2022). They have also received teaching grants like the UCalgary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant (2017-2019).

• Aging among racialized immigrants in Canada
• Digital storytelling as methodology
• Transformative and community education

Yolande Bouka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where her research and teaching bridge International Relations, gender studies, and African security. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University and an M.A. from Seton Hall University, she previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Denver. Education Ph.D., International Relations – American University M.A. – Seton Hall University Research Interests Dr Bouka’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of gender, political violence, and security in Africa. Her current multi-sited historical and political analysis examines female combatants in Southern Africa, while her forthcoming book manuscript In the Shadow of Prison explores power, identity, and transitional justice in post-genocide Rwanda. She is particularly interested in decolonial approaches to fieldwork ethics, non-state armed groups, and the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Across her publications—ranging from high-impact journals to policy briefs—three thematic strands are evident: (1) gendered political participation and violence in Kenya’s devolved system, (2) continental and international mediation efforts in the African Great Lakes region, and (3) critical reflections on race, positionality, and methodology in the study of African politics. Awards & Fellowships Fulbright Scholar Program Fellowship American Association of University Women Fellowship Grants, Advisory Roles & Field Experience Bouka’s research has been supported by competitive international grants and underpinned by extensive fieldwork. She currently sits on the Research Advisory Council of the RESOLVE Network, a global consortium dedicated to empirically grounded research on violent extremism. Between 2014 and 2016 she led the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division of the Institute for Security Studies in Nairobi, managing multi-country projects on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. She has provided technical expertise and research support to USAID, the UK Department for International Development, the United Nations, the African Union, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the United States Institute of Peace. Labs & Research Teams While no formal laboratory is listed, Dr Bouka collaborates with a transnational network of scholars and policy institutes through the RESOLVE Network and maintains active partnerships with research centres across Africa, Europe, and North America.

• Gender and security
• African politics
• African security
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Tara Patricia Cookson is Assistant Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia. She is also an Associate Member of UBC's Geography Department. Her research employs ethnographic and quantitative methods to examine power dynamics in development policy, with particular focus on gender data, social protection systems, and care work. Dr. Cookson's primary research interests include: Gender policy and equality in development contexts Social protection systems and their gendered impacts Care work and its relationship to economic development The politics of gender data and measurement Conditional cash transfer programs and implementation practices Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on gender-based violence prevention through social protection systems, the intersection of digital technology and gender equality, and the pandemic's disproportionate impact on women's lives. Her work consistently reveals how seemingly neutral policy tools can have gendered consequences, particularly for women in Latin America and other Global South contexts. Dr. Cookson has received several prestigious awards for her scholarship: Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography (2019) Sarah A. Whaley Book Prize (2019) Global Development Studies Book Award Honorable Mention (2020) Alumni UBC Young Alumni Award (2020) Bill Gates Sr. Prize (2014) She actively engages in policy-relevant scholarship, co-founding Ladysmith, a feminist research collective that connects academic work to practitioner problem-solving around gender data. Dr. Cookson regularly collaborates with international organizations including UN Women, the International Labour Organization, UNICEF, and Global Affairs Canada, bridging academic research with direct engagement in international policy processes.

• Gender Policy
• Development
• Social Protection
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Adele Perry is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of History and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts, where she has worked since 2000. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Human Rights Research, focusing on colonial histories in northwestern North America through feminist and decolonizing frameworks. Her academic credentials include a PhD in History from York University (1998), an MA in History from York University (1992), and a BA in History and Women's Studies from Simon Fraser University (1991). Perry's research spans Colonialism, Canadian History, Gender Studies, and Water History, examining intersections of power, race, and gender in settler colonial contexts. Her work consistently engages Indigenous perspectives and critiques systemic indifference in historical narratives, with particular emphasis on British Columbia and Western Canada. Her publications reveal a sustained exploration of colonial structures across time, from 19th-century imperial networks to contemporary Indigenous experiences. Key themes include resource governance, gendered violence, transnational connections, and the material consequences of colonial indifference, often through collaborative Indigenous-settler scholarship. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2017) Aboriginal History Best Book Prize (2019) Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award (2019) Canadian Historical Association Clio Award (2002) Hilda Neatby Award for Women's History (2014) Perry actively mentors graduate students at Master's, PhD, and post-doctoral levels, supervising research on colonialism and gender. Her grant-funded projects include community-engaged work like the Manitoba Day Award-winning HIST 3442 blog, demonstrating commitment to accessible scholarship that bridges academic and public spheres. As Centre for Human Rights Research Director, she leads interdisciplinary teams advancing human rights scholarship through decolonial frameworks, fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities and advocacy organizations to transform historical understanding into contemporary justice initiatives.

• Colonialism
• Canadian History
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Michel Beaulieu is a full Professor of History and Associate Vice-Provost (Academic) at Lakehead University. He holds dual appointments as Docent of Social Science History at the University of Helsinki and Docent of Modern North American History at the University of Oulu. His academic leadership includes past roles as Chair of the Department of History and Board memberships in organizations like the Ontario Historical Society and The Champlain Society. He holds a PhD in History from Queen's University alongside certifications in museum studies and DEI strategies. Research interests focus on Northern Ontario's economic, political, and social history, with current projects including a SSHRC-funded espionage study and a book on Thunder Bay's WWII experience. Notable publications include works on regional development, labour movements, and Finnish-Canadian communities. Awards include the Cruikshank Gold Medal and King Charles III Coronation Medal, alongside recognition as a Royal Historical Society Fellow. Education: PhD in History, Queen's University MA in History, Lakehead University HBA (English and History), Lakehead University BEd, Lakehead University Leadership Roles: Board member: Multicultural History Society of Ontario Director: Manitoba & North West Ontario Regional Council of Canadian Forces Liaison Council Past-President: Ontario Historical Society, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society His research emphasizes applied and public history, with community engagement through boards and heritage projects. Recent articles explore topics ranging from POW camps to Finnish socialist migration, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to historical analysis. Current initiatives include cross-border academic partnerships and strategic university development projects.

• Canadian History
• Northern Ontario History
• Economic History
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Sharon Roseman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic journey includes a BA from the University of Toronto (1986), an MA (1988), and a PhD (1993) from McMaster University. Her research focuses on Historical Anthropology, Memory, Labour, Mobility, Feminist approaches, Food Studies, and Language Preservation. She has received the President’s Award for Outstanding Research and the Dean of Arts Award for Graduate Supervision. Dr. Roseman has authored and edited numerous books and special journal issues, including O Santiaguiño de Carreira (2008) and The Tourism Imaginary and Pilgrimages to the Edges of the World (2015). Her work explores themes such as Galician cultural identity, migration, and the intersection of labour and mobility. She has also directed documentaries like The Last Generation (2020) and Stories Would Be Told (2018), highlighting community narratives and oral histories. Her recent scholarship addresses mobility justice, urban ethnography, and the gendered dimensions of transportation spaces. Roseman’s interdisciplinary approach integrates fieldwork, archival research, and collaborative projects, reflecting her commitment to understanding marginalized voices and cultural dynamics in global contexts. Her contributions extend to editorial roles in journals like Gazeta de Antropología and International Journal of Iberian Studies , furthering dialogue on rural revitalization, tourism politics, and transnational studies. She actively engages with public scholarship through film and participatory research, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in anthropological practice.

• Historical Anthropology
• Memory
• Anthropology of Labour
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