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Canada’s backlogged asylum system is ‘not sustainable,’ immigration minister says in leaked letter

Canada’s backlogged asylum system is ‘not sustainable,’ immigration minister says in leaked letter | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The language is unusually strong for Ahmed Hussen, who speaks often about Canada’s 'strict and efficient immigration and border-control system'
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August 27, 2018 12:42 PM
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In film, 3 new Canadians challenge myths of what it means to be a refugee | CBC News

In film, 3 new Canadians challenge myths of what it means to be a refugee | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Three new young Canadians are featured in a short film selected to screen at the FIN Atlantic International Film Festival. It is designed to help dispel myths of what it means to be a refugee.
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August 27, 2018 12:40 PM
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Newcomers key to growing B.C.’s economy  | Indo-Canadian Voice

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August 24, 2018 1:57 PM
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Canada adopts first-come family immigration system

Canada adopts first-come family immigration system | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Application numbers also increased to 20,500 for 2019

- Anadolu Agency
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August 13, 2018 3:34 PM
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Opinion | Do immigrants’ kids struggle between two worlds?

Opinion | Do immigrants’ kids struggle between two worlds? | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Raising kids in Canada for South Asian immigrants is a little different affair. Usually their children have to tackle the two worlds: one that relates to their school and the outside environmen
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August 7, 2018 2:22 PM
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Call for Interpreters in Westman

Westman Immigrant Services office in Brandon is calling out for those fluent in specific languages to come forward to join their team of interpreters to better serve their clients from other countries. Abigal Egeson is the Languag
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Saudi man fears being separated from family as deportation looms | CBC News

Saudi man fears being separated from family as deportation looms | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A Saudi man is pleading with authorities to let him stay in Canada, two days before he is supposed to be deported back to his country where he fears he will be tortured and possibly killed.
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Refugee Road: Mauritanian Immigrants in Columbus, Ohio Face ICE Crackdown

Refugee Road: Mauritanian Immigrants in Columbus, Ohio Face ICE Crackdown | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Hundreds of immigrants in Columbus, Ohio face an ICE crackdown.
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August 3, 2018 2:08 PM
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New Saint-Laurent book exchange box promotes reading, no matter the language | CBC News

New Saint-Laurent book exchange box promotes reading, no matter the language | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
In one of Quebec's most diverse boroughs, a new book-box initiative is helping refugee parents read to their children in both their mother tongue and in English or French, even if they can't yet speak those languages.
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August 3, 2018 2:05 PM
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Nova Scotia launching immigration program aimed at luring daycare workers

Nova Scotia launching immigration program aimed at luring daycare workers | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says it has arranged to make use of a fast-track federal immigration program to help it recruit qualified childcare workers.Lena Diab, the minister responsible for the p…
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August 1, 2018 1:34 PM
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Newcomers at higher risk of drowning compared to those born in Canada: study | CTV News

The recent drowning of an eight-year-old Syrian refugee in Quebec is highlighting the findings of two studies which indicate new arrivals in the country are more at risk of drowning than people born in Canada.
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‘These are wonderful students’

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August 1, 2018 12:48 PM
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Bob Zimmer: Baljit Sethi strengthened the Northern B.C. community

Bob Zimmer: Baljit Sethi strengthened the Northern B.C. community | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
There are few residents who have made such a positive impact on their community as Baljit Sethi has had on Prince George and Northern British Columbia as a whole. Baljit was born in India and. . .
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Ontario issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates and entrepreneurs | Canada Immigration News

Ontario issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates and entrepreneurs | Canada Immigration News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The province of Ontario has issued new invitations to immigration candidates through its Express Entry-aligned French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream as well as its Entrepreneur Stream.
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Canada's spat with Saudi Arabia reveals our country's physician-supply problem

Canada's spat with Saudi Arabia reveals our country's physician-supply problem | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Opinion: We don't have enough physicians to operate our expensive healthcare system—and that's exacerbated by the looming departure of 1,000 Saudi medical trainees
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Liberals scrap controversial family reunification lottery, accepting more applications | CBC News

Liberals scrap controversial family reunification lottery, accepting more applications | CBC News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Justin Trudeau's Liberal government is dropping its controversial lottery system for reuniting immigrant families and moving to a first-come, first-served online system following backlash from frustrated sponsors.
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August 13, 2018 3:34 PM
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The budding Punjab of Canada

The budding Punjab of Canada | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
TheTribune: Brain drain is a serious cause of concern for many developing countries, including India. No other region in India has a more pronounced effect of it than Punjab. Everyone in the state knows someone who lives and works abroad.
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August 7, 2018 2:23 PM
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The new underground railroad... to Canada

The new underground railroad... to Canada | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Have a nice trip. Don't come again
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August 7, 2018 2:22 PM
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How important is it for Canada to uphold its 'open-doors' image globally?

How important is it for Canada to uphold its 'open-doors' image globally? | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
A group of asylum seekers arrive at the temporary housing facilities at the border crossing on May 9, 2018, in St. Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que. Photo from The Canadian Press. Canada has long been a country of immigrants and is still seen as an “open-doors” nation, with the goal of attracting 310,000 permanent
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Canadian anti-immigrant group exploits local divisions to gain legitimacy, says expert | The Star

Canadian anti-immigrant group exploits local divisions to gain legitimacy, says expert | The Star | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Soldiers of Odin are successfully leveraging tough times in a Vancouver Island town to whitewash a racist history, warns educator
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August 3, 2018 2:08 PM
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Quebec provides new details on Expression of Interest ranking system | Canada Immigration News

Quebec provides new details on Expression of Interest ranking system | Canada Immigration News | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The ranking system takes into consideration work experience in the United States, making Quebec's the only immigration system in Canada that currently consider U.S. work experience when ranking candidates.
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August 3, 2018 2:05 PM
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Who were the "Remittance Men" of Virden's past?

Who were the "Remittance Men" of Virden's past? | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Of the many groups of settlers to the Canadian West during the latter half of the 19th century, one of the most fascinating was the so-called “remittance men.” Contrasted with the many thousands . . .
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August 3, 2018 2:03 PM
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Refugees talk about their continuing education experiences

Refugees talk about their continuing education experiences | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
Two professionals discuss going back to school while adapting to life in Canada
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August 1, 2018 1:34 PM
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Federal government stalls on release of new Canadian citizenship guide

Federal government stalls on release of new Canadian citizenship guide | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
The government says it needs more time to work on the publication and has no set timeline for release
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Moe Sihotas is the first PIO to be MLA in western world - Times of India

Moe Sihotas is the first PIO to be MLA in western world - Times of India | Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada | Scoop.it
US & Canada News News: Canada may have 20-odd MPs of Indian origin, four Sikh Cabinet ministers and many MLAs today, but Moe Sihota – whose full name is Munmohan Singh Sihot.
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