Julia Smith

Regular Contributor

Julia Smith holds degrees in law and in immigration and settlement studies and has worked on immigration issues in Canada, Ghana and Egypt. Originally from Nova Scotia, she lives in Ottawa, where she works as a senior policy analyst for the federal government.

Social Policy

Evidence and Policy: Why the Twain Rarely Meet

Unfortunately, we live in a society where on a regular basis, policy decisions don’t actually consider the evidence.

By Julia Smith

Social Policy

Two Genders, Many – or None?

How continued use of the concept of gender holds all of us back

By Julia Smith

Social Policy

Immigrants and Refugees: The Fears and the Reality

We have to make sure benefits are understood and the inevitable social tensions mitigated - but that does not mean giving in to narrow fears fueled by nationalism.

By Julia Smith

International

Growing Up With A Country

Fifteen Years of Election Monitoring in Ukraine

By Julia Smith

Social Policy

Integration of immigrants: A tool against terror

Canada’s integration programs are quietly effective in preventing radicalization

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Julia Smith

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