behaviour: If a bully is defined too broadly and the powers of discretion that are in the hands of enforcement officers are too broad, then you set yourself up for the potential of conflict, Knutson said, according to Vancouver Courier. The first draft of the bylaw defined bullying behaviour as repeated behaviour intended to cause, or that should have been known to cause, fear, intimidation, humiliation, distress or other forms of harm to another person. It's a quandary that has plagued several jurisdictions that try to proactively stem bullying through legislation before the problem crosses a criminal line.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver has changed; its approach to schools must change, too Heavily armed police presence at Vancouver's Italian Day sparks public debateCTV Vancouver parts ways with Tamara Taggart and Mike Killeen Gangs of Vancouver Russell Knutson, chair of the Yukon Human Rights Commission, said the proposed bylaw appears to trample on both the Constitution and the Canadian Human Rights Act. It also included creating a negative environment and objectionable or inappropriate comments, but excluded nuisance behaviours. Knutson said the practice of random identification checks, or carding, can lead to racial discrimination because visible minorities are often confronted more often by enforcement officers. Beyond that, it grants an enforcement officer the power to require a person suspected of bullying to produce identification. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tamara taggart: Malta refused on Sunday.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver has changed; its approach to schools must change, too Heavily armed police presence at Vancouver's Italian Day sparks public debateCTV Vancouver parts ways with Tamara Taggart and Mike Killeen Gangs of Vancouver Spain's new Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez stepped in Monday, ordering authorities in Valencia to prepare for the ship's arrival, according to Vancouver Courier. It's our duty to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe and offer a secure port for these people, Sanchez said. The Aquarius, a rescue vessel operated by aid group SOS Mediterranee, has been stuck in the Mediterranean Sea since Saturday, when Italy refused its crew permission to dock and demanded that Malta do so. Both the ship and its passengers were caught up in a political dispute that might not have happened weeks ago. Evidently it pays to raise one's voice, something Italy hasn't done as long as one can remember, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, the League's leader, said Monday at party headquarters. One of the coalition partners in the populist government that took over in Italy on June 1, the right-wing League, promised voters other European Union countries would be made to share the burden of caring for asylum-seekers who set out for Europe on unseaworthy smugglers' boats. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hispanic workers: Bourdain, who died Friday in France in an apparent suicide at age 61, was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies and a fierce defender of Hispanic workers, according to CTV. The chef, global traveller and author, whose popularity grew with his CNN series Parts Unknown, often was the first to tip his hat to his employees from Central America or Mexico. He also was committed to the immigrant workers who toil in his and other kitchens throughout the restaurant industry. He promoted his Mexican-born sous chef, the late Carlos Llaguno Garcia, to run two of his New York restaurants and complained loudly about the United States' ridiculously hypocritical attitudes toward immigration. But in two decades as a chef and employer, I never had one American kid walk in my door and apply for a dishwashing job, a porter's position or even a job as prep cook. Some, of course, like to claim that Mexicans are stealing American jobs, Bourdain said in 2014. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

myanmar: On Wednesday, Myanmar and UN agencies signed an agreement that could -- eventually -- lead to the return of some of the 700,000 Rohingya who fled persecution in their homeland and are now crowded into makeshift camps in Bangladesh, according to CTV. While the refugees welcomed the talks, they have also heard years of empty promises from the government in Yangon. Most refugees say they are desperate to go home, but fear going back unless they are given protection and citizenship. Mohammed Toiteb Ali, who fled brutal attacks last year that sent hundreds of thousands of Rohingya across the border, said Yangon could first give citizenship to the Rohingya who remain in Myanmar. Many said they would not be truly happy with an agreement unless it announces that the Rohingya will get citizenship and the return of the property they lost in the pogroms. When we are assured by seeing and knowing that they are enjoying their citizenship, then we will go back, Ali said Friday, while strolling through the crowded market of the Kutupalong refugee camp. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police: Protesters held up the Edmonton Pride Parade Saturday, demanding police and military be prohibited from marching in future parades, according to Toronto Star. Ameya Charnalia / Star Metro Edmonton We feel strongly that police should not be welcomed to march in pride parades because police have done little to seriously address the constant mistreatment of trans people, Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour and the homeless community, the group's media liaison Agnieszka Kucharska said in a statement. Protestors say their demands were met after they consulted with Edmonton Pride Festival Society representatives at the blockade, which took place after 11 a.m. on the parade route at Whyte Avenue and 104 Street. Engaging in civil disobedience is the true meaning of the history of pride, which was and is the struggle to create a better world for all. Article Continued Below The Edmonton Police Service EPS could not be reached immediately for comment. The group, which billed itself as a coalition of queer and trans people of colour, additionally demanded the Edmonton Pride Festival Society restructure its board and staff to have better representation of ethnic minorities and trans people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

world bank: International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau told a news conference Saturday that she has visited refugees across the globe, including Iraq and Bangladesh, according to CTV. She said women and girls have suffered unspeakable violence and still live in a vulnerable environment. That's includes a 400-million investment from Canada as part of the overall three-year commitment, and also includes contributions from G7 partners and the World Bank. These mothers all share the same dream -- they see their kids in school, for them to have hope in their future. The summit in Quebec's Charlevoix region wrapped up Saturday afternoon. The money raised exceeds the US 1.3 billion over three years that a coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations had called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to raise as part of his chairmanship of the G7 this year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

g partners: She said women and girls have suffered unspeakable violence and still live in a vulnerable environment, according to Vancouver Courier. These mothers all share the same dream they see their kids in school, for them to have hope in their future. That's includes a 400-million investment from Canada as part of the overall three-year commitment, and also includes contributions from G7 partners and the World Bank.article continues below Trending Stories Adriane Carr will not run for mayor of Vancouver Teacher leaves classroom behind for life as police officer Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Fixed link advocates offer alternative Squamish to Powell River option International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau told a news conference Saturday that she has visited refugees across the globe, including Iraq and Bangladesh. The money raised exceeds the US 1.3 billion over three years that a coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations had called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to raise as part of his chairmanship of the G7 this year. The coalition, which includes groups such as Save the Children and World Vision, offered the government widespread public praise on Saturday. The summit in Quebec's Charlevoix region wrapped up Saturday afternoon. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hispanic workers.article: Bourdain, who died Friday in France in an apparent suicide at age 61, was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies and a fierce defender of Hispanic workers.article continues below Trending Stories Adriane Carr will not run for mayor of Vancouver Teacher leaves classroom behind for life as police officer Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Fixed link advocates offer alternative Squamish to Powell River option The chef, global traveller and author, whose popularity grew with his CNN series Parts Unknown, often was the first to tip his hat to his employees from Central America or Mexico, according to Vancouver Courier. He promoted his Mexican-born sous chef, the late Carlos Llaguno Garcia, to run two of his New York restaurants and complained loudly about the United States' ridiculously hypocritical attitudes toward immigration. He also was committed to the immigrant workers who toil in his and other kitchens throughout the restaurant industry. Some, of course, like to claim that Mexicans are stealing American jobs, Bourdain said in 2014. During the 2016 presidential campaign season, Bourdain slammed Trump's promises to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally and build a wall along the Mexican border. But in two decades as a chef and employer, I never had one American kid walk in my door and apply for a dishwashing job, a porter's position or even a job as prep cook. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police officer: We just need to have a little more swagger as a country, a little more of an ability to promote and demonstrate how awesome we are, according to Vancouver Courier. We don't often do that. Speaking at e-commerce giant Shopify Inc.'s annual conference in Toronto on Tuesday, he praised Canada's entrepreneurs, but lamented how susceptible their innovations are to overseas investors.article continues below Trending Stories Adriane Carr will not run for mayor of Vancouver Teacher leaves classroom behind for life as police officer Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Fixed link advocates offer alternative Squamish to Powell River option As soon as we come up with a really great idea, someone with really deep pockets comes up from the States or somewhere else in the world and says, 'Oh great, I am going to incorporate that into my platform,' he said. We don't do that enough. He said there's also a flurry of Canadians returning home from the U.S., but did not elaborate further. Trudeau said he has seen a lot of funding flowing to Canada from Silicon Valley, where major American technology companies have built their businesses, but we need to do a better job of generating that capital here. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

alice-anne simard: We are here to denounce the violence from the neoliberal policies of the G7 members. -- Alice-Anne Simard, Eau Secours. -- I'm marching with a simple message to open the border, according to CTV. It's important that we all unify. Here's a taste of what the demonstrators had to say to the leaders attending the summit in La Malbaie -- We will not condemn acts that have not been committed. What's happening in Quebec is, the right and populist politicians are using refugees and migrants to essentially try to blame them for austerity messages, which have nothing to do with migrants coming into the country and everything to do with political choices. -- Moira Kilmainham, protester from Montreal. Each has to draw a conclusion on their own role in it. We all have to ensure life on earth before profit. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

executive director: Syma Habib said the Alex Community Food Centre sees about 300 people a week, most of whom are on social assistance and are from a marginalized groups, according to Toronto Star. Mary Getaneh Franco Savoia, executive director of Vibrant Communities Calgary, said the report is a snapshot of the rate of low-income residents in the city, based on Statistics Canada's Census 2016. The report, released earlier this week, is from Vibrant Communities Calgary, a non-profit that works at reducing the number of Calgarians living in poverty. In 2005 the per cent of people living below the low income tax was about 10.3 per cent, now it is at 8.1 per cent, said Savoia. Though there are more people living poverty now, said Savoia. When you take the population, we grew as a city, but our poverty did not grow correspondingly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rakocevic: Tom Rakocevic has claimed Humber River-Black Creek for the NDP. SUBMITTED IMAGE It was a sweet win for Rakocevic after his two previous defeats in the same riding, according to Toronto Star. The riding, formerly known as York West, had been a Liberal stronghold since 1999 when Mario Sergio took it from the Progressive Conservatives. After two previous defeats in the races in Humber River Black Creek riding, formerly known as York West, Tom Rakocevic snagged the seat for the New Democrats on Thursday, defeating Liberal Deanna Sgro and PC Cyma Musarat with 37.4 per cent of the vote in a tight three-way race. Despite the growing support for the New Democrats in the last two elections, the Liberals were hardly challenged, with the PC a distant third. Article Continued Below Situated in the northwest of the city, the riding has a large immigrant and working class population. With Sergio not seeking re-election and the rising blue tide led by PC leader Doug Ford, the riding became an open race. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government-added encumbrances: The latest example of this is LG, which is to open an artificial intelligence lab in Toronto, according to The Chronicle Herald. I am pretty sure that work could just as easily be performed in Nova Scotia and all of their employees could afford a house here, and in most cases, go home for lunch. Vancouver and Toronto continue to appeal to new businesses despite the fact that most of their employees won't be able to buy a home and will most probably have at least a half-hour commute. Our politicians have to get the word out to potential clients and sell them on our advantages, after eliminating government-added encumbrances. Ron Young, New Glasgow Change, but only in small doses Think of a place with all the things you need and want. Maybe a committee should be set up for this very reason. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

home hardware: They'll also be joined by producer Tawgs Salter Josh Groban, Alan Doyle and Nashville pop/soul/EDM writer and performer Thomas Daniel, according to The Chronicle Herald. Tickets for the concert are on sale now at the Keltic Lodge, Doucette's Market and Home Hardware in Ingonish. The camp is four days of intensive songwriting from July 8-12, with Grammy Award-winner Sampson overseeing returning alumni like Port Cities, Quake Matthews, Jodi Guthro and Dave Sampson, as well as newcomers MAJE, Makayla Lynn, Maura Whitman and more. For more about the Gordie Sampson Songcamp, visit (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

night wasn: The NDP will form Official Opposition with more seats than they had before the election, and more than have been elected in Ontario in a generation, Horwath pointed out, according to CTV. Supporters relished each successful candidate, both incumbent and newcomers wiping out longtime MPPs. Though, the night wasn't without gains. I told the premier-designate that New Democrats will work each and every day for the change that families need to make lives better for all of us, she told the crowd of emotional supporters gathered at the Hamilton Convention Centre. I respect that decision and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the official opposition and hold this government to account because lord knows, they're going to need to be held to account, Horwath said. The people of Ontario made their decision tonight. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shock doctrine: While Naomi Klein is known for her big, blockbuster books including This Changes Everything and, more importantly in connection with her newest book, The Shock Doctrine The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, according to Toronto Star. This time she has written a small, 77-page look at how Puerto Rico and its citizens have fared in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. They're very different one more narrative and descriptive, the other filled with observations made over many years and both powerful in very different ways. Humanity by Ai Weiwei, Princeton University Press. Equipped with solar panels, it became a beacon of hope during the dark days and nights after the storms hit. Princeton University Press The Battle for Paradise, Naomi Klein, Haymarket Books Haymarket Books In The Battle For Paradise Puerto Rico Takes On The Disaster Capitalists, a compelling and accessible read and work of reportage, she chronicles her visit to the island and, particularly, a community and ecology centre called Casa Pueblo. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

artifacts: Now collected in one book, The Ward Uncovered is an essential Toronto time capsule, according to NOW Magazine. Book launch with dramatic readings music, and artifacts on display. 7-9 pm. Discovered underneath were half a million artifacts from the area's days as The Ward, a poor but vibrant 'arrival city' home to Irish, African-American, Jewish and Chinese immigrants between 1840-1950. Free. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

health concerns: A previous case in Guangzhou, disclosed last month, prompted the tests, according to Vancouver Courier. The incidents have raised fears the unexplained issues that started in Cuba in 2016 have expanded to other countries. The alert urged Americans to seek medical help in the event they suffered any unusual, unexplained physical symptoms or events, auditory or sensory phenomena, or other health concerns. article continues below Trending Stories Charge laid in death of senior assaulted outside Costco Heather Lands proposed as site for temporary modular housing Randomized ballot a go for Vancouver's 2018 civic election Lacrosse community mourns Delta crash victim The alert comes as a U.S. medical team is screening more Americans who work at the Guangzhou consulate. China says it has uncovered no information that could point to a cause. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said a number of individuals had been brought to the U.S. but didn't say how many were affected or evacuated. The most recent evacuations followed medical testing that revealed they might have been affected. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jazz: Expand What's your most recent work Le bonheur est un parfum sans nom about Happiness and jazz, according to NOW Magazine. Do you have anything specific you do for your writing process No special method. See all of the profiles here. I just sit down and write. The fact of winning the Trillium Book Award helped me some. Describe one opportunity that improved your life as a writer. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

affairs institute: Canadian special forces are preparing to work with the Iraqi military to secure the war-ravaged city of Mosul, where Vance said ISIL remains a threat even as thousands of displaced families return home, according to CTV. Yet before that can happen, the Iraqis need to form a new government -- which has proven difficult following elections last month -- and indicate whether it still wants international forces operating in the country. Jonathan Vance said Thursday. There are a number of factors affecting mission planning for Iraq as we go forward, Vance said after an event organized by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. So that's Job 1. The government of Iraq needs to form a government and signal its intent as it relates to future military operations by coalition or on a bilateral basis in Iraq. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

abdalraheem works: Just before dawn, the 29-year old pauses to gulp down water and say a brief prayer under his breath before getting back to mixing a large bowl of chopped chicken with spices for a popular Syrian dish called shawarma, according to The Chronicle Herald. During Ramadan, the holy month that began on May 16 and ends on June 14 when devout Muslims abstain from all food and drink between dawn and sunset, Abdalraheem works a customized nocturnal schedule. By 4 a.m., he has already made headway on preparing a meal for 150 people. The Syrian refugee, who cooks for a meal delivery service called Foodhini, starts his working day around 2 a.m. The grill makes you thirsty, Abdalraheem said. That way he doesn't have to spend his days over a hot stove without being able to drink water. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

asylum claim: During that same period, more than 5,000 asylum seekers arrived through unofficial entry points, according to CTV. The government says border officials can only remove failed refugee claimants after they have exhausted all legal options available to try for refugee status, including applications to the Immigration and Refugee Board, appeals and other administrative measures. Between Jan. 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018 only 135 individuals who made an asylum claim following an irregular entry were removed from the country, says information provided to the Commons committee on immigration. Everyone ordered removed from Canada is entitled to due process before the law, said Scott Bardsley, press secretary for Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. But while the Canada Border Services Agency makes every effort to remove as many ineligible asylum claimants as possible, the vast majority of irregular border crossers are not 'removal ready,' Bardsley added. Once individuals have exhausted all legal avenues of appeal/due process, they are expected to respect our laws and leave Canada or be removed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian citizen: The time has come for Ontarians to stop discussing which party could form the next provincial government, and put forth their ballots to choose, according to Toronto Star. So what do you need to know going into Election Day on Thursday Voters will go to the polls in Ontario's provincial election Thursday, June 7. The weeks of campaigning have ended. THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Am I eligible to vote If you are over the age of 18, are a Canadian citizen and a resident of Ontario, you are eligible to vote!Where do I go to vote Article Continued Below The polls open on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. To find yours, go to the Elections Ontario website and input your postal code. Each riding has a designated area for voting. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sandra chica: Now, Pablo Villavicencio is in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody pending removal from the country, ICE spokeswoman Rachael Yong Yow said, according to The Chronicle Herald. Villavicencio's wife, Sandra Chica, said he went to deliver pizza to Fort Hamilton last week and was asked for identification by the guard who received him. An Ecuadorean restaurant worker making a delivery to an Army garrison in Brooklyn wound up being detained June 1 after a routine background check at the gate revealed there was a warrant for his arrest for immigration law violations, officials said. Villavicencio, who worked at Nonna Delia's pizzeria, an hour away by car in Queens, produced a city identification card, but the official told him he wanted to see a state driver's license, Chica said. The check on Villavicencio showed there was an active ICE warrant on file, at which point he was detained by military police, said Fort Hamilton spokeswoman Catherine Santo Pietro. An Army spokeswoman told The New York Times that if visitors don't have a military identification card, they have to get a pass that requires a background check. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jennifer gauthier: The renaming is nice, but Vancouver still has a long way to go in order to have roadway names reflect the multicultural history and makeup of the city, said one city planning expert, according to Toronto Star. Shirley Jepson-Young stands in the West End lane that is now named after her late son, Dr. Peter Jepson-Young, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1986 and continued to advocate for the community until his death in 1992. Peter Jepson-Young. Peter and Vivian Jung. Jennifer Gauthier / For Star Metro On Tuesday, Vancouver city council unanimously approved a motion to name two West End lanes after prominent locals Dr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leaders: The proposal was described the same day that House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said leaders will craft an attempt at compromise on the issue that Republicans could embrace and vote on soon, according to The Chronicle Herald. Ryan is hoping an accord would derail threats by the GOP centrists to force a series of votes on immigration this month that leaders say would be divisive and damage the party's electoral prospects in November. Conservatives said later that no agreement has been reached, underscoring how elusive it has been for the GOP to resolve its long-running schism over the issue. The flurry underscored the escalating pressure Republicans face to address immigration, an issue pitting centrists representing Hispanic and moderate voters against conservatives with deep-red constituents sympathetic to President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant outbursts. Rep. Painfully aware of those divisions, leaders had seemed happy to sidestep the issue until the moderates' rebellion forced their hand. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.