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New campaign uses humour to target anti-immigrant sentiment in Canada

New campaign uses humour to target anti-immigrant sentiment in Canada | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
By using historical anti-immigrant imagery that was once considered acceptable but is now seen as inappropriate, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s “New Canadians Make All the Difference” campaign aims to encourage a reassessment of current anti-immigration narratives.
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The Frontliners emerges from Zahida Rahemtulla's experience helping refugees in a housing crisis

The Frontliners emerges from Zahida Rahemtulla's experience helping refugees in a housing crisis | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The playwright says that The Frontliners is about three settlement workers who are stationed at the Hotel Splendid in 2016.
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N.L. Filipino community 'devastated' by deadly car-ramming attack at festival in Vancouver | CBC News

N.L. Filipino community 'devastated' by deadly car-ramming attack at festival in Vancouver | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The N.L. Filipino community watched the tragic car-ramming attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver with shock and anger. Now, as they offer their condolences to the victims and their families, they are reconsidering how future events will be held.
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April 29, 5:51 PM
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Canada election 2025: Immigrant MP candidates profiled

Canada election 2025: Immigrant MP candidates profiled | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Although all major federal parties have touched on plans to address immigration, the issue has taken a back seat in this election with the U.S. trade war and annexation threats at the forefront.
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April 29, 5:41 PM
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‘So happy to know my voice matters,’ says first-time voter | CBC.ca

‘So happy to know my voice matters,’ says first-time voter | CBC.ca | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Naiwen Cao voted for the first time in his life during the advance polls, and says immigration and cost of living were top of mind when casting his ballot. Cao became a Canadian citizen in January, and sees voting as a ‘great responsibility’ and ‘part of the democracy process.’
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Does the 'immigrant vote' exist? Experts don’t think so

Does the 'immigrant vote' exist? Experts don’t think so | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The “immigrant vote” refers to the idea that immigrants are collectively voting for similar issues in elections, but experts say there’s no such thing.
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April 23, 5:18 PM
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Local seniors network launched to ease loneliness for elder immigrant Calgarians | CBC News

Local seniors network launched to ease loneliness for elder immigrant Calgarians | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The Calgary Seniors Ethnocultural Network is a new initiative that aims to give lonely immigrant seniors a sense of community.
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April 23, 5:13 PM
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Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind

Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Recent immigration measures highlight deep inequalities in who gets recognized. An inclusive regularization strategy must go beyond sector-specific fixes.
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April 22, 7:16 PM
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Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games | Calgary Herald

Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games | Calgary Herald | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games
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April 22, 7:02 PM
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'Pretty devastating': Alberta charities cut language classes after Ottawa slashes funding | CBC News

'Pretty devastating': Alberta charities cut language classes after Ottawa slashes funding | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Newcomers settling in Calgary face massive wait times to access free English classes, ranging up to an entire year. Now, due to federal funding cuts, those wait times could get even longer.
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April 17, 5:30 PM
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Sudbury newcomers face vaccine barriers as kids risk school expulsion | CBC News

Sudbury newcomers face vaccine barriers as kids risk school expulsion | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Le Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury says newcomers are having trouble getting routine vaccines, putting kids at risk of expulsion from school. One student has already been sent home. The Sudbury health unit is under pressure due to post-pandemic backlogs and rising demand.
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Immigrant Comedy 'Normal Scotia' Lands Second Season

Immigrant Comedy 'Normal Scotia' Lands Second Season | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
'Normal Scotia', Amarpal Dhillon and Charles Wahl's quirky comedy, has been handed a second season at Bell Fibe TV1.
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April 17, 11:09 AM
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BU prof an Immigrant Awards finalist 

BU prof an Immigrant Awards finalist  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Brandon University professor Aloysius Anyichie has been named one of the Top 75 finalists for the 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, an annual program that celebrates the inspiring contribution
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Trump signs executive order to crack down on sanctuary cities | CBC News

Trump signs executive order to crack down on sanctuary cities | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that targeted "sanctuary cities" and threatened to withhold federal funding from cities and states that don't co-operate with federal immigration enforcement measures.
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Dream to start radio station realized with support from Ontario newcomer program in Mississauga | INsauga

Dream to start radio station realized with support from Ontario newcomer program in Mississauga | INsauga | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A newcomer to Ontario is launching a Ukrainian language radio station thanks to a Mississauga-based program. Etobicoke resident Anastasiia Hemdan won first place in the Syrian Canadian Foundation’s N.E.W. Venture program for her pitch to start the radio station. Soniahy FM, named after sunflowers, will broadcast news from Canada and the Ukraine, play contemporary music […]
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Car drives into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu street festival crowd: What we know | Crime News

Car drives into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu street festival crowd: What we know | Crime News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Suspect arrested after vehicle rams into crowd at the Philippine street festival in Canada, killing 11 people.
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April 29, 5:44 PM
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Filipino community celebrates Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver

Filipino community celebrates Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Filipino BC's Lapu Lapu Day ’25 Block Party kicked off in South Vancouver Saturday morning, featuring performers, food, a parade and local vendors.
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April 24, 3:29 PM
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Bow Valley Immigration Partnership launches new four-year inclusion strategy - Rocky Mountain News

Bow Valley Immigration Partnership launches new four-year inclusion strategy - Rocky Mountain News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
“Part of the reason why we are doing this is because of this shared vision of belonging for all. When immigrants are set up to succeed, they stay, work, and invest in the community and really strengthen the whole region.”
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Narrowing pathways to citizenship in northeastern Ontario concern new Canadian voters | CBC News

Narrowing pathways to citizenship in northeastern Ontario concern new Canadian voters | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Following a swell in newcomers to Canada that helped boost the population to 41 million people last year, candidates in the federal election are now campaigning on capping immigration and targeting recruitment for skilled workers.
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April 23, 5:13 PM
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Canada’s Haitian diaspora prepares to welcome new wave of asylum seekers

Canada’s Haitian diaspora prepares to welcome new wave of asylum seekers | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Leaders and participants at the 2025 International Haitian Diaspora Days summit in Montréal on April 11-13 discussed how to collectively support the thousands of asylum seekers expected to leave the U.S. for Canada due to policy changes under the Trump administration. The Haitian diaspora community in Canada has been preparing to welcome these newcomers.
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April 23, 4:44 PM
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New language line helps newcomers access public health services 

New language line helps newcomers access public health services  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it

Newcomers to Red Deer now have improved access to vital health services thanks to a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) pilot program launched at Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre. 

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April 22, 7:11 PM
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‘Feels empowering:’ New Canadians excited to cast ballots in federal election - National | Globalnews.ca

‘Feels empowering:’ New Canadians excited to cast ballots in federal election - National | Globalnews.ca | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
New Canadians like Naiwen Cao are excited to vote for the first time, with new data showing that 92% of new Canadians intend to vote this upcoming election.
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April 17, 5:31 PM
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Surrey health care workers demand immigration justice

Surrey health care workers demand immigration justice | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Surrey health-care workers demand immigration justice and protest federal cuts to the Provincial Nominee Program.
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Temitope Benson shares his journey of immigrating to Canada, launching a digital media platform

Temitope Benson shares his journey of immigrating to Canada, launching a digital media platform | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
When I arrived in Canada in 2021, it was a mix of excitement and uncertainty. My wife and I had just welcomed our first child, Zoe, and we were eager
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I never thought Canada would face the threat my homeland did | CBC News

I never thought Canada would face the threat my homeland did | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Nino Antadze was a student at the University of Waterloo when her homeland, Georgia, was invaded by Russian troops. She never expected to see Canada’s sovereignty threatened by the United States with a playbook that feels eerily familiar.
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