interviews. Four additional stateless persons were identified during the interview process via snowball sampling, totalling 16 in the second round. A total of 23 individuals were interviewed for this study. All participants were informed of the study, its objectives, and their rights as participants, including the right to withdraw at any time and the right of anonymity. Participants were provided with a confidentiality form and, in some cases, the interview questions in advance in order to increase trust during the interview process and reduce any undue stress that certain questions may induce. Interviews lasted between 45 and 120 minutes and took place over phone, over Skype or in person. This report uses pseudonyms to protect the anonymity of participants. All transcripts were produced in English, with identifying features (name, birthday, etc.) excluded. The interview questions comprised elements relating to four broad themes: the legal processes of statelessness including attempts made to acquire status or citizenship in Canada, and experiences engaging with courts, detention officials, and government staff. The questions addressed social elements of stateless persons’ lives in Canada, including family life, friends and relationships, and participation in the community. The questions also addressed access to social and health services, employment, and education. Finally, the interview questions addressed participants’ feelings on statelessness, and how statelessness affects their perceptions of themselves and their future. 37