What you should know about your housing rights: Part I

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:03:54 +0000

A family new to Canada is asked to pay six months of rent in advance because they have no rental history in Canada or Canadian credit or professional references. A single mother living in a shelter is refused an apartment by a landlord because she has children and receives social assistance. A young woman is […]

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Samiya Mirza and her family find warmth in Edmonton

Credit to Author: Nazreena Anwar-Travas| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:39:54 +0000

Samiya initially came to Canada as a student to study biomedical engineering and returned to India in 2010. Little did she know that three years later, she would return to Canada again — but as a newly married woman with an eight month-old baby. “Everyone felt that since I have already been in Canada, things […]

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Tips for smart back-to-school shopping

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:11:10 +0000

The new school year is right around the corner. Whether your children are in first grade or high school, you can find plenty of ways to reduce costs. From school supplies, sports equipment, clothes and footwear and electronics, we are all looking for those few good deals. Ask yourself a couple of important questions before […]

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Annual Canadian Immigrant Fair in Toronto a success!

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:29:45 +0000

Over 1,200 attendees stopped by for some inspiration, information and networking at the ninth annual Canadian Immigrant Fair at Metro Convention Centre in Toronto on June 10, 2019. The diverse group of attendees included brand-new permanent residents, ready-to-hire internationally trained professionals, people with temporary status looking to stay in Canada permanently, and even ESL teachers […]

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Living in Hamilton, Ontario

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 07:32:28 +0000

Want to live in a big city with a hometown feel that’s close to nature with a growing but still affordable housing market ? Our ‘Find a City’ series explores the ‘Manufacturing Metropolis’. Hamilton is the ninth largest city in the province of Ontario and is located approximately at the mid-point between Toronto and Buffalo, […]

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Immigrant children’s health declines rapidly after arrival in Canada

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 02:57:12 +0000

By: Hassan Vatanparast, University of Saskatchewan and Ginny Lane, University of Saskatchewan A healthy, happy future, free from poverty: This is the aspiration of many new immigrants and refugees to Canada and the United States. Leaving harsh conditions and food scarcity behind, they embrace the safety and relative affluence that North America offers. Few would […]

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Distribution of settlement for Martial Law victims to push through — human rights lawyer

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:55:33 +0000

The distribution of the $13.75 million settlement proceeds to Martial Law victims will push through despite the continuous efforts of the OSG

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Panelo: Not a victim if you fought government

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:38:18 +0000

Panelo on Thursday said “innocent” victims caught in the crossfire between the government and its “enemies” should be compensated.

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