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Federal government formally bans top echelons of Iranian regime from entering Canada
The Canadian Press Monday, November 14, 2022
OTTAWA - The federal government has formally banned the top echelons of the Iranian regime from Canada, with a new, rarely used designation now in place that allows border agents to deny foreigners access to the country.
Federal…
Published November 17, 2022
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‘Surprising and scandalous’: Take migrant detainees out of provincial jails, critics tell Ottawa
Irem Koca The Star Mon., Nov. 14, 2022
OTTAWA — Two former federal cabinet ministers called on the government Monday to end the practice of incarcerating refugee claimants and migrants in provincial jails on administrative grounds.
“The facts are now out. The stories are public…
Published November 17, 2022
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Canada spent millions to upgrade its systems. Why are immigration backlogs still so bad?
Nicholas Keung The Star Tue., Nov. 15, 2022
When Ian Bromley invited his girlfriend to come from Costa Rica and visit him after Canada’s border had reopened, the Toronto man thought it would be a few weeks before she could get her visa.
After trying unsuccessfully to navigate the…
Published November 17, 2022
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New data shows big boost in hiring at Canada’s immigration department. ‘What were they doing?’
Nicholas Keung The Star Mon., Nov. 14, 2022
Only eight months into 2022, Canada already received almost as many permanent and temporary resident applications it did in 2019 before the pandemic.
After a two-year slump, the engine of the country’s immigration system is running…
Published November 15, 2022
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Indian immigrants take top spot among Hamilton’s recent immigrants, census data shows
Ritika Dubey The Hamilton Spectator Fri., Nov. 11, 2022
Indian immigrants represent the largest portion of Hamilton’s recently arrived immigrant population, according to the latest census report.
Indians make up 18 per cent of the total recent immigrants in Hamilton, according to…
Published November 15, 2022
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New program at Western University seeks to empower London's future Black leaders
Isha Bhargava · CBC News · Posted: Nov 11, 2022
A significant goal for Western University student Olateju Obisesan is to bridge the gap between her city and its Black community by helping provide them with the support they need.
It's an ambition that made her one of 20 members…
Published November 15, 2022
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Canada identifies international students as ‘ideal immigrants’ but supports are lacking
Published: November 9, 2022 The Conversation Isaac Garcia-Sitton
The number of international students in Canada has steadily increased over the last decade, contributing approximately $22 billion to the Canadian economy, and an estimated $5.1 billion in annual revenues to…
Published November 15, 2022
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Ottawa funds litigators to devise legal weapons to fight anti-Black racism in justice system
Wednesday, November 09, 2022 By Cristin Schmitz The Lawyers Daily
Litigators helping clients fight anti-black racism in criminal, child protection, immigration, or civil law matters may soon find assistance at Toronto’s Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC), which is getting $1…
Published November 15, 2022
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Ukrainian newcomers face challenges as some landlords demand months of advance rent
Sharif Hassan November 10, 2022 The Canadian Press
Galyna Durysvt spent months looking for a rental apartment in the Greater Toronto Area after fleeing the war in Ukraine.
She’d view prospective rentals and put in applications but kept hitting a wall in her search when some…
Published November 15, 2022
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Homeless advocates call on Toronto to address 'dangerous' shortage of shelter spaces this winter
Muriel Draaisma · CBC News · Posted: Nov 08, 2022
Homeless advocates gathered outside the office of Toronto Mayor John Tory on Tuesday to demand that the city immediately open more emergency shelter spaces for unhoused people ahead of winter.
The Shelter and Housing Justice…
Published November 9, 2022
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