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Surge of Ukrainians brings new life — and new pressure — to Ottawa church 

Surge of Ukrainians brings new life — and new pressure — to Ottawa church  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A growing wave of newcomers has revived an Ottawa parish and pushed a long-delayed repair campaign into crisis mode.
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What’s with the rise in popularity of pickled foods? | Globalnews.ca

What’s with the rise in popularity of pickled foods?  | Globalnews.ca | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
From recent pickle-themed feature items at McDonalds to Nashville hot chicken served with pickles, the preserved food is showing up more often on menus. 
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Filipino community concerned as IRCC pauses caregiver programs | CBC News

Filipino community concerned as IRCC pauses caregiver programs | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Ottawa's Filipino community is expressing concern over a recent decision by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to pause a pair of pilot programs that provided migrant workers with key pathways toward permanent residency.
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Newcomers seeking permanent residency face uncertainty, frustration over Ontario immigration changes | CBC News

Newcomers seeking permanent residency face uncertainty, frustration over Ontario immigration changes | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Concerned about recent changes to immigration in Ontario, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad is anxiously awaiting word on whether he can become a Canadian permanent resident.
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December 27, 2025 2:53 PM
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Holiday traditions at home and abroad

Holiday traditions at home and abroad | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The holidays are a time to be together with family and friends. But for newcomers to Canada it can be a lonely time of year. Some, though, have continued their own holiday traditions in their new home.
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First Christmas away from home 

First Christmas away from home  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
As Christmas lights glow across Brandon streets and snow blankets neighbourhoods, the holiday season is taking on a deeper meaning for many newcomers experiencing their first Christmas in Canada.
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December 24, 2025 2:29 PM
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'Chosen families' have redefined Christmas for these 3 immigrants

'Chosen families' have redefined Christmas for these 3 immigrants | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Holidays can be a hard time for people who are far from their relatives or estranged from their family members, but for these three people who came to Canada from other countries, close friends have come to feel like family and have helped them forge new connections and traditions.
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Quebec immigration minister says Ottawa 'insensitive' to temporary workers' distress

Quebec immigration minister says Ottawa 'insensitive' to temporary workers' distress | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it

Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is responding to public outcry against his government’s policy changes for non-permanent residents by making a plea to the federal government.

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December 22, 2025 2:36 PM
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Anti-immigrant sentiment rises with loss of consensus on immigration policy

Anti-immigrant sentiment rises with loss of consensus on immigration policy | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Canada's long-held consensus on immigration — that it's a net positive for the country — has been coming apart in recent years.
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December 22, 2025 1:59 PM
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How kimchi has become the beating heart of Vancouver's Korean-Canadian community

How kimchi has become the beating heart of Vancouver's Korean-Canadian community | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The traditional preparation and consumption of fermented cabbage has become the connective thread uniting the growing number of Korean-Canadians in British Columbia’s most multi-cultural city. Here, South Korea’s most prized culinary possession is a bridging cornerstone, from humble taverns to hip restaurants.
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Newcomers lace up for lessons with Canada’s best skaters | CBC.ca

Newcomers lace up for lessons with Canada’s best skaters | CBC.ca | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Dozens of newcomers to Quebec got the opportunity to learn how to skate from Speed Skating Canada athletes. The participants learned about safety, how to put on equipment, balancing and the importance of getting back up.
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December 22, 2025 12:42 PM
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How Canada’s refugee system has changed since 2015 | CBC Radio

How Canada’s refugee system has changed since 2015 | CBC Radio | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it

A decade after Ottawa did much to help resettle displaced Syrians, refugees and advocates say wait times have lengthened, funding has dwindled and federal policies may tighten the path to safety.

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December 22, 2025 12:28 PM
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How newcomers are reshaping Christmas across Atlantic Canada

How newcomers are reshaping Christmas across Atlantic Canada | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Combining elements of home and new traditions at the root of Christmas celebration for new Atlantic Canadians
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Holiday stress for newcomer families: Common challenges

Holiday stress for newcomer families: Common challenges | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Newcomer families often face unique holiday stress, from financial pressure to travel and cultural expectations. Here’s how to cope.
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Discover the Hidden Stories of South Asian Immigrants Through Art at Scarborough Museum

Discover the Hidden Stories of South Asian Immigrants Through Art at Scarborough Museum | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Experience Maria Qamar’s Washed Up installation at Scarborough Museum, exploring South Asian immigrant identity through textiles and history.
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How Newcomer Entrepreneur Smriti Pratishruti Built PawzNDogz

How Newcomer Entrepreneur Smriti Pratishruti Built PawzNDogz | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
After personal loss and newcomer challenges, Smriti Pratishruti built PawzNDogz into a global pet brand through persistence, design and grit.
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December 28, 2025 3:11 PM
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Winnipeg event aims to bust barriers preventing newcomers from playing sports 

Winnipeg event aims to bust barriers preventing newcomers from playing sports  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Over the past year, Isabel Vaca Diez Buhezo has dribbled basketballs, set volleyballs and carved up ice at the rink by going to Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy programs.
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December 27, 2025 2:50 PM
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Grateful for Canada, longing for loved ones 

Grateful for Canada, longing for loved ones  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A couple in Steinbach, Man., describes the love they feel for their new life in Canada, but the loss they feel for loved ones left behind thousands of kilometres away.
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December 24, 2025 2:30 PM
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The Best of 2025: Maclean’s Top 10 Immigration Stories

Moving to Canada was harder than ever this year—unless you were a scholar fleeing Trump
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African Caribbean families gather in Steinbach for Christmas celebration 

African Caribbean families gather in Steinbach for Christmas celebration  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it

A growing African and Caribbean community in Steinbach is coming together to celebrate Christmas with familiar flavours, music and traditions far from home. “This is a little taste of home in all this white and cold,” says organizer Beth Slusher.

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December 22, 2025 2:37 PM
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Filipino nurse returns to work in Canada's strained health industry after losing immigration status 

Filipino nurse returns to work in Canada's strained health industry after losing immigration status  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
John, not his real name, credits an advocacy group for internationally educated nurses with prompting his employer to take action.
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December 22, 2025 2:31 PM
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Arab Canadians deepen connection with their heritage on World Arabic Language Day

Arab Canadians deepen connection with their heritage on World Arabic Language Day | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
December 18 marked World Arabic Language Day, and Arab Canadians took the opportunity to share with OMNI News the importance of keeping the language alive through different activities in the diaspora. 
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December 22, 2025 1:40 PM
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Canada's New Citizenship Rules Effective December 2025

Canada's New Citizenship Rules Effective December 2025 | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The new legislation not only rectifies these historical injustices but also introduces a forward-looking framework that emphasizes genuine connections to Canada.
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December 22, 2025 12:43 PM
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Horizon Health employee group wants to create sense of belonging for international staff

Horizon Health employee group wants to create sense of belonging for international staff | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A new employee group at Horizon Health Network is working to support the growing cohort of internationally trained staff with the company.
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December 22, 2025 12:42 PM
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Report says Nova Scotia failing to protect female migrant workers 

Report says Nova Scotia failing to protect female migrant workers  | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia says the province is raising concerns about the human rights of female migrant workers who work on farms and in seafood plants. Stacey Gomez, executive director and a co-author of the report, explains the findings.
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Mental health weighs heavily on Filipino newcomers — and it’s hard to talk about

Mental health weighs heavily on Filipino newcomers — and it’s hard to talk about | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
“Your life in Canada will be different than in your home country. You may have to take a job with lower pay while you upgrade your skills or get experience working here.”
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