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This research explores the policies and programs that foster or deter a strong sense of belonging among refugees arriving in Montreal. While social
connectedness and resilience-building are developed by people, collaborative and complementary networks of institutions are fundamental in
order to create the right conditions for positive exchanges to take place. Recommendations for donors, and federal, provincial, and municipal
decision-makers are provided. These findings were informed by in-person interviews with relevant stakeholders as well as independent research.