Newcomers and Immigrants in Canada

Researchers at Mount Royal University want to know how immigrants use and consume news to better understand how media can influence accuracy, trust and politics. 

A farming project in Westlock County is bringing together newcomer farmers to tackle food insecurity. The CBC's Mrinali Anchan went out to learn more about the project, Kurudi Mashambani—a Swahili phrase meaning "back to the land"—and how it is planting the seeds of food sovereignty through the efforts of newcomers.

‘For the relationship that Canada has with the Philippines, it seems like it's lopsided.'

Filipino newcomers say the biggest challenges of moving to Canada often begin after they arrive, from finding work to adjusting to the high cost of living and building a new support system.

International students at a community college in Alberta and immigration lawyers are raising the alarm about the presence of border enforcement officers at a recent Calgary protest.

"Initially it was tough coming from the big city, but Yellowknife has a lot to offer." We spent time with newly arrived residents at a Newcomers Welcome Day.

As Ottawa and Washington negotiate, immigrant businesses and newcomer logistics operators face supply chain disruptions, tighter credit and fight for survival.

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, the CMA's first Black president, on diversity in medical education and closing health gaps for immigrants and refugees.

For many immigrants, building a new life in Canada can come with an unexpected loss: the gradual fading of their heritage language. Linguists say families should carefully consider whether or not to pass these languages on, as many people later regret not doing so.

What started as an unexpected detour has become a story of hope, compassion and new beginnings for Lazaro, a refugee claimant who arrived in Steinbach just over a month ago with nowhere to call home.

A volunteer in Richmond has taught over 1,000 new immigrants English, all for free. This comes at a time when the federal government is slashing English programs for newcomers, with a new round of cuts coming in September. The CBC’s Steven Chua reports.

While immigrants have higher fertility than native-born Canadians, the divide is shrinking and will continue to do so, new research finds.

Immigration scams involving fake job offers and false promises of permanent residence are putting Filipino newcomers at risk of losing money and legal status in Canada. 

The Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment program for health and wellness (RISE) celebrated the culmination of its tenth year of helping immigrant and refugee students adapt to a new community through the power of collaborative research.

The reluctance to use written legal documentation isn’t primarily rooted in Confucian values, as scholars have commonly argued. It’s a response to structural inequality.

As communities across Manitoba mark National Drowning Prevention Week, settlement advocates in Portage la Prairie are highlighting the critical need for tailored water safety education, particularly for newcomers.

This month, one Saskatchewan company was convicted in court and another was charged with violating provincial laws designed to protect vulnerable foreign workers from abuse and exploitation. Such charges have been rare in the past. Has something changed?

As part of the referendum this fall, Albertans will be asked to vote on whether Alberta should have more control over immigration, something that's typically under federal jurisdiction.

Summer is a good time for camping and going outdoors, but for some new Canadians, it can be quite daunting. From setting up a tent to knowing what to do if you see a bear or a bison. A Norquest program is breaking this down, as well as how to make the perfect s’mores. 

The federal government has reinstated full coverage for a handful of health-care services for refugees, but doctors say it's not nearly enough.

As Canada faces record summer heat waves, public health data shows newcomers face higher risks — yet 90% of extreme heat messaging remains in English.

Dozens of Chinese newcomers rallied outside Winnipeg’s federal immigration office Friday to protest what they describe as untenable delays to Canada’s security screening process.

Starting Friday, Albertans will be able to pay out-of-pocket for preventative diagnostic tests like MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds without a doctor’s referral. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the move is about giving patients “peace of mind,” but for some, it’s creating confusion. 

Organizers envision the Black & Here Community Centre as a space that helps weave communities together while reducing isolation and racism.

IRCC says a human always decides your visa. A new study and immigration lawyers say applicants often can't tell what the algorithm did.