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Hiring spree to help with visa, immigration delays, federal officials say
By Lee Berthiaume Canada’s National Observer August 30th 2022
The federal Liberal government says hundreds of additional staff have been added in recent months to address long wait times and backlogs at Canadian airports as well as passport and immigration offices.
Yet while the…
Published August 31, 2022
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International student says she spent months in mental anguish after Canadian immigration error
CBC News · Posted: Aug 30, 2022
Warning: This story mentions thoughts of suicide.
An international student says she ran out of money and spent months in distress after coming to Canada because an immigration official didn't give her the right document allowing her to work part…
Published August 31, 2022
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YMCA holds inaugural event for newcomers to region
Midland Today Staff August 29, 2022
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s immigrant services held its first annual Community Day on Aug. 25 to educate newcomers about public safety and community services.This free event was open to all ages and brought together various resources such as…
Published August 30, 2022
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We need to end the abuse of temporary foreign workers
Star Editorial Board The Star Mon., Aug. 29, 2022
An open letter penned by Jamaican migrant farm workers has brought fresh attention to the poor working conditions that temporary foreign workers are facing in Canada.
According to the Jamaica Observer, the letter was written to…
Published August 30, 2022
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Immigration law change leaves some newcomers struggling to prove that their marriages are genuine
Nicholas Keung The Star Mon., Aug. 29, 2022
Deeparani Harishkumar Dhaliwal says she ends up emotionally and financially drained every time she travels to India to visit her husband and their young son.
Sometimes she stays for two months, other times for as long as six. But she…
Published August 30, 2022
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Niagarans’ spirit of giving for the people of Ukraine droops in recent weeks
By Victoria Nicolaou
Though not at the level Niagara was seeing when war began, donations for the people of Ukraine have remained relatively steady as the country marks six months since Russia invaded.
But more items are needed.
While the Canadian government has continued to show…
Published August 26, 2022
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Visa delays leaving international students in limbo for fall semester
Laura Osman - The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - International students facing visa delays because of Canadian immigration backlogs are unsure if they'll make it in time for the fall semester as Ottawa works out whether it can prioritize applications for September.
Students…
Published August 26, 2022
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How VR and AI could revolutionize language training for newcomers
A new project is exploring the use of virtual reality and artificial intelligence in language acquisition for adult immigrants through simulated environment that mirrors real-life situations.
By Nicholas Keung Immigration Reporter
Thu., Aug. 25, 2022
Adla Hitou is shamelessly…
Published August 26, 2022
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Over $600k announced for refugee resettlement program, with new office in Cornwall
Laura Dalton • Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
Publishing date:Aug 24, 2022 • 19 hours ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
“(CÉSOC helps refugees) navigate the reality of a new city, a new municipality, new culture, helping them navigate our healthcare, our…
Published August 26, 2022
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Jamaican farm workers in Canada plead to their government to help improve working and living conditions
By Natasha Bulowski | News, Politics, Ottawa Insider | August 25th 2022
A group of migrant farm workers penned a letter to Jamaica's labour minister detailing appalling working and living conditions on Canadian farms. Photo by Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
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Published August 26, 2022
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