Author: Latoya Nugent
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Protection without trust: What my trip to the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025 revealed
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The author’s experience as a delegate at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review highlights the contradictions within Canada’s immigration system. Although Canada grants protection and issues travel documents, refugees face excessive scrutiny upon re-entry. The narrative calls for systemic changes to align protection with dignity, ensuring that refugees can travel without suspicion and contribute meaningfully.
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Work with dignity, retire with confidence: What LGBTQI+ refugees can learn from Canada’s pension and union landscape
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The article discusses the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada regarding retirement planning. It highlights the importance of union-protected jobs with pension plans, emphasizing that these provide better financial security than non-unionized roles. It argues that equity and access to pensions are critical for ensuring dignity and stability for refugees.
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Catch-up contribution: A Policy tool to enhance retirement security for refugees in Canada
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Catch-up contributions in the U.S. allow Americans 50 and older to increase retirement savings. The article advocates for a similar policy for refugees arriving in Canada at 35+. It proposes enhancing TFSA and RRSP contribution limits to address financial disadvantages and promote equitable retirement planning for older refugees as their incomes grow.
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Breaking employment barriers for LGBTQI+ refugees
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The article addresses the systemic barriers faced by LGBTQI+ refugees in the U.S. and Canada, emphasizing their professional skills and leadership that often go unrecognized. It critiques current policies and employment practices that overlook intersectional identities and advocates for a shift toward equitable recognition and support, enabling LGBTQI+ refugees to thrive in the workforce.
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RRSP vs TFSA: What LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada should know
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This post offers educational insights on RRSPs and TFSAs for LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada. It explores how understanding financial tools can support stability, highlights the flexibility of TFSAs for those with lower incomes, and encourages learning at your own pace.
Latoya Nugent 