Explore commentary, analysis, and strategic insights shaped by lived experience and grounded in community. I write at the intersections of displacement, economic justice, and systems transformation. These reflections are rooted in what I’ve survived, what I’ve helped build, and what I believe is possible when communities lead with care, clarity, and collective power.
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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.
Latoya Nugent 