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March 21 is Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 20, 2019 admin Featured, news

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:59:40 +0000

March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and the United Nation’s 2019 theme is countering rising nationalist populism and extreme supremacist ideologies. It’s an important message, especially in the aftermath of the horrific New Zealand mosque shooting. It’s clear that no country, including Canada, is immune to hatred and racism. According […]

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Canadian government to better track exits at borders

March 17, 2019 admin Featured, Immigrate, Immigration Law

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:57:24 +0000

By the end of 2020, Canada’s system of tracking the exit of people from the country is going to look very different from now. Regulations are expected to come into force by June 2019 for land and June 2020 for air. Current system of exit tracking Under Canada’s immigration and customs laws, all persons seeking […]

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Play ‘Woods are Dark and Deep’ explores immigrant internment during the war

March 17, 2019 admin culture, Featured, Living

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:14:46 +0000

Mladen Obradović, a Montenegrin-Canadian immigrant theatre artist, is presenting a new play at Factory Theatre in Toronto, March 21-27, 2019, that talks about the identity of an immigrant in this country. Written by Obradović and directed by Sandra Cardinal, The Woods are Dark and Deep is about Serbian and Ukrainian immigrants detained in a Canadian […]

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Canadians share most favourable view of immigrants, global study finds

March 14, 2019 admin Community, Featured, immigrants, immigration, Living, news

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:27:53 +0000

Canadians have the most favourable opinion of immigrants among the world’s top migrant destination countries, viewing newcomers as a strength rather than a burden, says a new international survey. The report by Washington-based Pew Research Center also found Canadians are the least likely to blame immigrants for crime or an increased risk of terrorism, among the respondents […]

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The Bangalores find work and a home in Canada

March 14, 2019 admin Featured, People, Professionals

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:18:07 +0000

Despite facing a few ups and downs, Keshav Bangalore and his wife, Preethi, have successfully settled in Canada, and now offer some tips for others In spring 2001, Keshav and Preethi Bangalore took their first steps into Canada with both hope and uncertainty. Like for other immigrants, the future was uncertain for the successful couple from […]

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Spring can bring renewed sense of optimism for immigrants

March 13, 2019 admin Canada, Energy, Featured, immigrants, mindfulness, spring, wellness, winter

Credit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:44:21 +0000

For immigrants especially, who may struggle during the cold winter months It can be chaotic building and settling into a new life in a new country, especially during the cold winter months. The arrival of March and anticipation of spring can provide a renewed sense of optimism and energy. Daylight hours extend, spring flowers emerge, […]

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2,000 more spaces under provincial nominee immigration programs

March 12, 2019 admin Featured, Immigrate, Immigration Law, permanent residency, PNP, provincial nominee programs, temporary workers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:58:50 +0000

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen announced an additional 2,000 spaces under the Provincial Nominee Program, to expand pathways for temporary foreign workers to become permanent residents in Canada. The focus is on those workers filling long-term labour market needs and who have integrated into Canadian society. These additional spaces will provide more […]

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A message for women professionals on International Women’s Day

March 7, 2019 admin Featured, International Women's Day, Living, Women

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:50:24 +0000

It’s International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, with an international theme of #balanceforbetter, and Neelam Sahota, CEO of not-for-profit DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, knows firsthand what it takes for women professionals, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, to take their equal place at the table. For starters, it takes planning and confidence — and a […]

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Saudi-born actor Aixa Kay in the search for belonging

March 5, 2019 admin aixa kay, ARTISTS, Featured, People, Saudi Arabia

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:09:08 +0000

At first glance, she embodies a perfect Vancouverite. Dressed for the gym — her next stop — she confidently enters Lost+Found Café, a creative hub in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver where she spends hours writing. Yet, there is something revealing about her origin when she greets me with a reassuring embrace and welcomes me to share […]

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The basics of getting a Canadian work permit

March 5, 2019 admin Canada, canadian work permit, eta, Featured, get a job in canada before immigrating, guides, Immigrate, Immigration Law, visa, work permit, working in canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:40:25 +0000

Are you currently in Canada but not yet a permanent resident? In most circumstances, if you are a foreign national, but not yet a permanent resident of Canada, you need a work permit to work in Canada. Understanding the basics of Canadian work permits will help you follow Canadian immigration law and make your stay […]