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Margaret Walton-Roberts is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on immigration, gender studies, diaspora communities, and global health workforce migration. She examines issues such as labor market integration of internationally trained healthcare workers, transnational governance of migration, and pandemic impacts on migrant populations. Her work often intersects with policy analysis and global development frameworks.
Key research areas include nurse migration from India and the Philippines, the gendered dimensions of health worker mobility, and immigrant employment integration in Canadian mid-sized cities. She critiques neoliberal policies affecting healthcare labor markets and advocates for equitable migration frameworks. Recent publications address topics like Syrian refugee resettlement, transnational alumni networks, and the ethics of recruiting foreign-trained healthcare professionals.
Walton-Roberts collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and engages in policy-oriented research. Her articles frequently appear in journals focused on migration studies, health geography, and global development. She is affiliated with Waterloo Region's Local Immigration Partnerships and contributes to discussions on refugee integration and urban migration dynamics.
