Theresa Oswald

Theresa Oswald: "It incredibly difficult to make the transition into a new country and simply join the age appropriate Manitoba classroom," Oswald told reporters today. "Many of these individuals have faced significant disruptions in their learning, and oftentimes have lived through unspeakably horrific situations. Without the right supports, these transitions can be almost impossible." Related Items Articles Oswald says it may be time for province to step in for First Nations Ashton vows action to end sexual violence against women , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Meanwhile, she said, she would also maintain a second pilot project Recognition Counts! that offers small loans to immigrants to help get their overseas credentials recognized so they can practice their profession in Canada. NDP leadership candidate Theresa Oswald says a government she leads would increase supports for new Canadians, including a new pilot project to help school-age kids adjust to Manitoba classrooms. Oswald is proposing a three-year pilot program that would ease the transition for school-aged refugees by offering personalized learning as well as comprehensive counselling services and health care. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.