Public Policy
Good public policy is the bedrock of thriving and resilient communities. In both Canada and the United States, WES works with countless partners to develop and advocate policies that enable immigrants, refugees, and international students to contribute fully to the communities where they live.
Learn more about our policy work and recommendations below.
Ideas & Impact
To help create such impact-driven change, we partner with mission-aligned organizations, institutions, networks, and governments on programs, policy, advocacy, research, and funding initiatives to benefit immigrants, refugees, international students, and the communities they join.
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How State and Local Efforts Are Leading the Way on Data Collection to Better Serve Immigrants and Refugees
Sharif Krabti |
In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor released the Bridging the Gap for New Americans Final Report, which analyzes barriers to economic inclusion as well as strategies for overcoming them. In its analysis of currently available resources, the report highlights the need for additional data on internationally trained immigrant and refugee job seekers. […]
How a New York Bill Would Allow Internationally Trained Physicians to Practice
Ngoc Nguyen |
In 2009, Dr. Islam moved to New York City from Bangladesh. Straightaway, he was struck by the lack of opportunities to work in medicine or in a health care role that made use of his skills and experience. Despite graduating from one of the top medical schools in Bangladesh and working there as a physician, he became […]