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As Canada boosts immigration, skills mismatch ‘discouraging’ newcomers
Saba Aziz Global News November 16, 2022
When Tanya Raizada immigrated to Canada as a permanent resident this summer, she was hoping that her resume with over a decade of work experience would be good enough to help land her a job in her field.
Before moving to Toronto in June…
Published November 17, 2022
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Landlord doubles rent for Syrian refugees using exemption that allows for unlimited increases
Robert Williams The Star Wed., Nov. 16, 2022
KITCHENER — An exemption in the Rent Control Act for newer rental units means a Syrian refugee family’s monthly cost for a Kitchener town home will more than double in February.
Jumping from a current rent of $1,900 per month to $4,000…
Published November 17, 2022
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Public opinion on migration could sour amid food insecurity and climate change
Andrew Griffith November 15, 2022 Policy Options
The inter-related pressures of food insecurity and climate change will increase migration pressures within and between countries, as Parag Khanna argues in his book, Move. While this is mainly with respect to the Global South, even…
Published November 17, 2022
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How Canada plans to break records with its new refugee targets
The Conversation November 15, 2022 Geoffrey Cameron & Shauna Labman
Every November, Canada’s immigration minister presents an annual report to Parliament that includes immigration targets for the next three years. This year, these immigration targets have grabbed headlines for…
Published November 17, 2022
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Canadians worried about housing as Ottawa raises immigration targets: poll
Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press November 16, 2022
A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government’s plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services.
The…
Published November 17, 2022
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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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