Views on benefits of immigration split in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:57:47 +0000

Region and age impact Canadians’ views on the benefits of immigration Almost half of Canadians (46 per cent) think immigration is having a mostly positive effect in Canada, according to a national online survey by Research.co. And a majority (55 per cent) believe the hard work and talent of immigrants makes Canada better. But there […]

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Documentary from NFB archives a must-watch for Black History Month

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:20:09 +0000

Canadian Immigrant presents National Film Board films on immigration and diversity The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a federal cultural agency within the portfolio of the Canadian Heritage Department. Its mission is to provide, through film, “new perspectives on Canada and the world from Canadian points of view” — and immigrant voices have […]

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Fear and faith in Canada

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:45:39 +0000

We don’t like to talk about religion in Canada. But, with immigration numbers steadily rising, Canada is welcoming more and more newcomers with diverse faiths, and the topics of religion and religious symbols like the hijab are being raised every day on social media and in the news. This week is UN World Interfaith Harmony […]

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Inflation slows down to 4.4% in January

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:44:52 +0000

The rate of increase in consumer prices slowed further in January to its lowest pace since April last year amid softening food and transportation costs. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday that inflation in January clocked in at 4.4 percent, slower compared with 5.1 percent in December but faster than the 3.4 percent in […]

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Celebrate Chinese New Year 2019

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:36:50 +0000

Join in Chinese community festivities for this year’s Lunar Festival It’s time to celebrate Chinese New Year 2019. The celebration, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar Festival, lasts between seven to 15 days, starting this year on February 5, and you can find community celebrations in most Canadian communities during that time. On […]

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How to build your personal brand as a newcomer in Canada

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:37:50 +0000

Trying to establish your professional or business reputation in Canada? Himanshu Narang shows us how with two steps One of the most powerful insights I developed after years of failing and optimizing in Canada is, “Your brand is to you as location is to real estate.” Working on your personal brand as a professional or […]

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11 things to know about of Black Canadian History

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:59:07 +0000

February is Black History Month in Canada Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. Here are 11 things to know about Black history in Canada. While the commemoration of Black History Month dates back to 1926 in the U.S. and unofficially in Canada shortly thereafter, it was only in December 1995 […]

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The “Stay Warm” Winter Guide for Canadian Newcomers (Part 1)

Credit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:11:45 +0000

Enjoy all the season has to offer while staying warm Every new immigrant has to get through it: that first Canadian winter. If you’re in Ontario right now, you know what that means. Temperatures well below freezing, snow blizzards and high winds can all seem daunting — if not downright terrifying — but it doesn’t […]

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Online intake form for Parent and Grandparent Program closes in minutes

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:52:22 +0000

At 12:12 p.m. EST today (9:12 a.m. PST), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on its Facebook page that the interest to sponsor form for the 2019 Parent and Grandparent Program is now closed. When the new intake process was announced a few weeks ago, IRCC called it a “new and improved intake process that […]

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Canada voted as second most beautiful country

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:40:12 +0000

From coast to coast, Canada offers a landscape of natural beauty Canadians know how beautiful this country is, from the mountains and ocean views of the West Coast to the glorious mountain lakes in Alberta to Ontario’s Lake Country to the rugged coastlines of the Atlantic. And it appears that people around the world agree, […]

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