Don Cherry debacle highlights the whiteness of hockey

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:51:41 +0000

[Ryan Snelgrove, University of Waterloo and Victoria Kabetu, University of Waterloo] Despite Canada’s claim that it’s a multicultural country, that’s not the reality of one of the country’s national sports, ice hockey. For over a century, hockey has been dominated by white people at professional and amateur levels in Canada. One of the major reasons […]

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Study finds Canadians more positive than negative about benefits immigrants bring to the economy

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:57:59 +0000

Canadians as a whole continue to be more positive than negative about the number of immigrants arriving in Canada and the benefits they bring to the country’s economy, says a recently released survey on Canadian attitudes about immigration and refugees. A follow-up to a study conducted earlier this year by Environics Institute, findings reveal that […]

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Overcoming anxiety: self-help tips for newcomers

Credit to Author: Dilnawaz Qamar| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:00:29 +0000

Anxiety and immigration go hand in hand. The period of transition from one country to another is often not as smooth as most immigrants expect it to be. If you are a new immigrant facing tough times and dealing with anxious feelings, the good news is that you are not alone and this could just […]

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What you should know about your housing rights: Part II

Credit to Author: Denise Hansen| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:10:14 +0000

As a tenant or a prospective tenant – in Canada, you have legal rights. These legal rights apply not only once you have secured housing in Canada, but also while you are painstakingly searching for housing, in what is today a very difficult housing market in many cities across Canada. In part two of our […]

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Upcoming Canadian Immigrant Fairs in Vancouver and Mississauga

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:13:02 +0000

Canadian Immigrant Fair: Careers. Education. Settlement. Don’t miss the upcoming Canadian Immigration Fairs in your city! These free one-stop events provide you with an opportunity to connect with employers, recruiters, immigrant service providers, educational institutions and government services that can help on your journey to success in Canada. The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants […]

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6th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000. 

Credit to Author: Laura Jackman| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:32:07 +0000

6th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala raised funds of over $140,000.  For Immediate Press Release October 30, 2019 | Oakville, Canada Lakeshore Convention Centre in Oakville glittered with festivities and light during the celebration of the 6th annual Oakville Diwali Gala 2019 on September 20 in support of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The glamorous evening […]

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The power of music in healing communities

Credit to Author: Vivien| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:01:29 +0000

The Nai Children’s Choir’s teachers and their charges are composing a new song, Nature Journey, about immigration and integration, during their week of summer camp at at the Toronto Public Library Don Mills branch. The kids clap and bob their heads to the beat. A little girl crawls into her neighbour’s lap. “What is the […]

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Spotlight on immigrant voices at TIFF 2019

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:55:49 +0000

From veteran directors to first-time feature filmmakers, immigrants continued to tell compelling stories at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that was held from September 5-15, 2019. Canadian Immigrant spotlights a few these talented voices who brought their own newcomer experiences to the big screen this year. The Masters Atom Egoyan, an Egyptian-born Canadian stage […]

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Tips for newcomers starting a business in Canada

Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:11:00 +0000

According to the 2019 RBC Small Business poll, the number of Canadians who are considering business ownership is on the rise compared to last year (57 per cent in 2019 vs. 54 per cent in 2018). The poll also looked at what the profile of small business entrepreneurs looks like in Canada. Below are the […]

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