Data

At The Discourse, data drives our storytelling. We want to leverage data responsibly, using it to tell meaningful stories by incorporating it throughout the entire reporting process.

It’s your right to know what the government is really doing, but how can you exercise that right?

Here’s how to access government information in every province and territory in Canada

Latest in Data
Canada isn’t doing enough for refugee mental health, advocates say

Canada may be a global leader on immigrant integration and refugee resettlement, but it struggles to give refugees the health supports they need

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Being a refugee is not a lifestyle

The Discourse asked people to share questions and concerns about refugees.

Refugees and the media: Tips for interviewing refugees
How journalists can do a better job of talking about refugees

Over 30 newcomers, settlement workers and academics offer tips and tools for journalists interested in covering refugee issues.

These are 5 things refugees and asylum seekers want you to know

Refugee and asylum seekers share how media coverage affects them and how it can be improved.

Here are tips for refugees being interviewed by the media

Over 30 newcomers, settlement workers and academics offer tips and tools for refugees interested in sharing their perspectives.

We’re investigating refugee mental health

Refugees come to Canada after facing significant trauma and people we’ve been speaking to are worried our system falls short

Tools to turn data flops into data dumps

Here are some places to bookmark for your next freedom of information request

The immigration system is confusing. But soon, we’ll have an app for that.

Renee Black of PeaceGeeks on using technology to help refugees