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  • Migrant workers in Vancouver demand rights, status

    Angela Bower CityNews Dec 18, 2022

    Protesters gathered in the snow in downtown Vancouver on Sunday to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to follow up on his promise to expand access to permanent resident status for all migrant workers.

    It came in honour of International…

    Published December 20, 2022

  • In good faith: New initiative promotes inclusion in religious spaces

    Dennis Kovtun · CBC News · Posted: Dec 16, 2022

    The City of Edmonton has awarded a grant to an interfaith anti-racism initiative run by the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton and Islamic Family and Social Services Association.

    The grant, valued at $23,125, will help the grassroots…

    Published December 20, 2022

  • The pandemic changed everything for migrants. Now, it’s getting worse

    Nicholas Keung The Star Wed., Dec. 14, 2022

    Job losses amid a global economic downturn. Skyrocketing prices and food insecurity, due to war and conflicts. Border policies that restrict access to asylum.

    The pandemic has created what some experts describe as a perfect storm that…

    Published December 20, 2022

  • Canada reverses immigration decision to make it easier for families to reunite

    Sarbmeet Singh · CBC News · Posted: Dec 13, 2022

    Thousands of foreign nationals hoping to live in Canada are elated after Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to how people coming to the country on a super visa can pay for their medical insurance.

    L…

    Published December 20, 2022

  • Work skills must be central to Canadian immigration efforts

    Pedro Barata,  Steven Tobin Policy Options December 13, 2022

    The federal government recently announced a significant increase in immigration targets for the next three years – welcoming almost 1.5 million people between 2023-25. The plan aims to address continuing labour…

    Published December 20, 2022

  • Government holiday traditions should be inclusive, say critics — and that doesn't mean a war on Christmas

    Darrell Roberts · CBC News · Posted: Dec 12, 2022

    Advocates want the provincial government to make its holiday traditions more inclusive — but they say the answer isn't to do away with Christmas celebrations.

    Over the past few weeks, the provincial government has adorned…

    Published December 12, 2022

  • Canada’s new permanent-residency pathways are a half-measure

    Iain Reeve The Globe And Mail 12 December 2022

    Iain Reeve is the associate director of immigration at the Conference Board of Canada.

    Earlier this year, Liberal MP Randeep Sarai put forward a private members’ motion in the House of Commons, calling for expanded immigration…

    Published December 12, 2022

  • Thousands assigned to inactive immigration officers and IDs. Are you one of them?

    Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang · CBC News · Posted: Dec 12, 2022

    CBC News has learned 59,456 open and pending applications were assigned to 779 former employees or idle computer IDs that aren't working within the IRCC's administrative system as of this February.

    Canada's immigration…

    Published December 12, 2022

  • Calgary immigrants can now get help at the airport as soon as they land

    Melissa Gilligan Wednesday, December 7th 2022

    Immigrants arriving in Calgary through the Calgary International Airport can now head to a new booth as soon as they land for help getting settled.

    The booth – called the Immigrant Arrival Centre – is a place where new immigrants and…

    Published December 9, 2022

  • This Canadian pilot project is helping newcomers learn English through the power of VR

    Mouhamad Rachini · CBC Radio · Posted: Dec 07, 2022

    Assimilating into Canada may be difficult for a lot of newcomers, especially those who speak little to no English. But a pilot project at the University of Toronto is trying to change that using virtual reality technology.

    "Our…

    Published December 9, 2022

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