Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:26:14 +0000

On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to various public services in Canada, including those provided by Immigration Refugees and […]

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Canadian immigration services to be disrupted as 155,000 federal government employees go on strike

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:22:56 +0000

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union representing 155,000 federal government employees, has announced a strike effective today that will impact most government departments, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Some Government of Canada services will be limited while the strike is ongoing. Areas of disruption Most significantly, IRCC says there will […]

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Daphne Bramham: There's little time or appetite for a vote on the 2030 Olympics?

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:56:08 +0000

Opinion: Why there has been no push for a decision here until now seems astounding

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Daphne Bramham: Amed Khan, the quiet hero helping the most helpless refugees

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:37:46 +0000

American philanthropist Amed Khan has rescued refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Ukraine, but he knows it’s not enough.

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Daphne Bramham: Canada needs a long-term immigration plan

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:21:15 +0000

With Canada’s economic future tied to immigration, short-term targets and reactive refugee programs aren’t enough.

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