The McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy is looking for a research assistant to collaborate on the development of an evidence-based policy brief to support the work of the Immigrant Working Group of the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Policy Collaborative (Q-HPPC).

Despite decades of efforts to address the issue via both government and community interventions, homelessness and housing insecurity are challenges that are becoming more significant in Canada. Immigrants are more likely to experience housing insecurity in their early years of settlement and their experiences of homelessness can be unique. The numerous obstacles they encounter on their way to and throughout their integration into Canadian society make immigrants and refugees disproportionately vulnerable to poverty and make it difficult for many immigrants and refugees, especially newcomers, to find and maintain affordable and suitable housing.

The selected student will assist Dr. Jill Hanley, Full Professor in the School of Social Work at McGill University, in translating a scoping review into the basis for the creation of advocacy and policy recommendations that would address issues of immigrant-specific homelessness and housing security. The work can be done virtually, with no need for in-person work.

The student will be surpervised, and work closely with Prof. Jill Hanley, receiving regular feedback and support.