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internet poll: Meanwhile, a Leger poll conducted for the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Le Devoir suggested the Coalition Avenir Quebec was still leading the Liberal party, but that a large number of voters could still be in play, according to CTV. We still see the CAQ in the lead at 35 per cent, they're holding on strong with over 42 per cent of francophone voter intentions in Quebec, said Christian Bourque of Leger. The leaders began scaling back on activities, with their focus turning to Thursday night's highly anticipated French debate. And they are fully six points ahead of the Liberals at 29 per cent so this would still put Francois Legault, mathematically, in majority territory. The Internet poll of 1,014 voters was conducted between Sept. 7-10. But Bourque said there are also signals the race is tightening up ahead of Oct. 1, including a hike in support for the Parti Quebecois. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

profit neoliberalism: Capitalism, in its simplest terms, is an economic system based not just on profit, but on the maximization of profit, according to Rabble. Neoliberalism can be understood as internal to the logic of capitalism and includes deregulation, corporate tax cuts, privatization and free trade. There's also a strong argument that capitalism is inextricably linked to the existential crisis of our time and that we must push for a profound economic transformation while there is still time to avoid catastrophic climate disruption. These are ideologies of huge inequalities in wealth and power. While science says that 85 per cent of the tar sands needs to stay in the ground to stop runaway climate change, capitalism and Canada's neoliberal prime minister commodify the equation into billions of dollars in profit that couldn't possibly be left in the ground. When Justin Trudeau, promoting the tar sands, told oil and gas industry executives in Texas that, No country would find 173 billion barrels of oil in the ground and just leave them there, he couldn't have more clearly made the point. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

prokopi klimos: It's so competitive and that's why this September has spurred me to start thinking about it, he said, adding an English-only school is two blocks from their home, but he's determined to get his daughter into French immersion, according to CTV. We're worried. Prokopi Klimos said hearing about parents having to put their kids' names on long wait lists at multiple schools has him concerned about whether his family will have to move if Helen, who is 3 1/2, gets a spot far from their home. We're planners. Rahel Staeheli, who lives in Surrey, B.C., had her daughter on three wait lists last spring but Milani didn't get into any of the schools when she started kindergarten this year. We like to be organized and we like to have a plan, Klimos said of himself and his wife Ellisa as they consider how they'll manage school drop-off and pick-up schedules if their daughter is accepted at a far-off school and their younger son's daycare is in the opposite direction. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rohingya women: As a result the agency is calling on Canada and all donor nations to earmark 15 per cent of all humanitarian aid for the Rohingya Muslims specifically to address the needs of women and girls, according to The Chronicle Herald. Girls and women have described fearing for their safety and dignity when accessing water and sanitation facilities leading some women to choose to go hungry and thirsty and to restrict their children's diets, Oxfam Canada says. Information gleaned from a series of interviews, focus groups and surveys of hundreds of women and men from the host and refugee communities in Bangladesh over the last year suggests the humanitarian response to the year-long security crisis is not adequately meeting the specific needs of Rohingya women. Women feel especially unsafe at night and many female-headed households feel particularly vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse, harassment. Melanie Gallant, manager of humanitarian campaigns for Oxfam Canada, says these interviews shed light on some shocking statistics and horror stories that some of the Rohingya women have had to face in refugee camps in Bangladesh since fleeing their homes in Myanmar last year. There have also been reports of human trafficking and girls disappearing from the camps. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

travis patron: I inquired with Mr, according to The Chronicle Herald. Bernier's office about his plans for his new party, trying to get some details about what his platform is and to see if there would be any interest in possibly co-operating with the Canadian Nationalist Party. Travis Patron, the leader of the far-right group, says he called Bernier's office last week because he wanted to jump on the phone with him to see if he could find out any details about his new political venture. So I reached out to him, he said. The Canadian Nationalist Party is a fringe party that is not registered with Elections Canada. Bernier organizer Martin Masse confirmed that the phone call took place, and said it would be the last. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crafts mysteries: So why aren't we doing it Retired Vancouver principal crafts mysteries Meanwhile, a Leger poll conducted for the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Le Devoir suggested the Coalition Avenir Quebec was still leading the Liberal party, but that a large number of voters could still be in play, according to Vancouver Courier. We still see the CAQ in the lead at 35 per cent, they're holding on strong with over 42 per cent of francophone voter intentions in Quebec, said Christian Bourque of Leger. The leaders began scaling back on activities, with their focus turning to Thursday night's highly anticipated French debate.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Could the Squamish slide happen again Outsourcing chores makes us happier. And they are fully six points ahead of the Liberals at 29 per cent so this would still put Francois Legault, mathematically, in majority territory. The Internet poll of 1,014 voters was conducted between Sept. 7-10. But Bourque said there are also signals the race is tightening up ahead of Oct. 1, including a hike in support for the Parti Quebecois. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british columbia: While he has touted having several prominent people behind him, nobody has come forward publicly until now. ; Former Dragon's Den personality and merchant banker Michael Wekerle, well-known pot activist Marc Emery and former British Columbia Conservative MP Gurmant Grewal all tell The Canadian Press they are backing Bernier's adventure, according to National Observer. Wekerle says he's impressed by Bernier because he's very true to his word. Bernier, who spent much of the last year butting heads with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer over party policy on supply management, announced last month he was leaving the Conservatives to start his own party. What he says is what he does is what he believes in. Wekerle said he believes Bernier has Canadian interests at heart and also called Bernier very Canadian. He's a politician yet he doesn't wade outside his core principles and for me, I thought that was very impressive, said Wekerle. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

care: This is just the start. article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Five unregulated, Uber-like companies already operating in Richmond Outsourcing chores makes us happier, according to Vancouver Courier. So why aren't we doing it Minister of Child and Family Development Katherine Conroy said 13.7 million would go to the Community Child Care Space Creation Program to focus on infant and toddler care. We know how hard it is for families to struggle with the cost of living, said Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen. Conroy said municipal and regional governments can access up to 1 million per project. Chen said local communities have frequently used the UBCM as a forum to lobby for better and more your calls were unheard and because of that, there's a childcare crisis in this province, Chen said. Priority would go to projects for infants and toddlers, those offering care outside regular business hours, those operated by a public organization or non-profit and those benefiting underserved populations, which could include First Nations; children with special needs; lower-income families; and minority, immigrant or refugee groups. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ottawa board: Bill 5, the legislation that cut the number of Toronto wards from 47 to 25, was struck down Monday by an Ontario Superior Court judge on the basis that it violated freedom of expression, according to National Observer. In response, Ford said he would implement the changes anyway, in essence ignoring the courts, because he was elected on a mandate to reduce the size of government. Lisa Mac Leod was speaking at an Ottawa Board of Trade event on Sept. 11, the morning after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he'd invoke the constitution's notwithstanding clause, something never before done in the province, in order to override a court ruling. ; The Canadian constitution's very clear, section 92, that municipalities are creatures of the province, said Mac Leod after her speech, in response to National Observer questions about the Ford government's threat to suspend rights. Former Ontario premier Bob Rae has compared that to living in an elected dictatorship. That's why I opposed it then, and that's why I oppose it today, said Mulroney about the clause. And speaking at a separate event in Ottawa, former prime minister Brian Mulroney said he would have difficulty with anybody invoking a provision that would override the Supreme Court of Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

peace river: Weaver and Horgan negotiated an agreement to govern the province, which, so far, has held, giving stability to an NDP minority government, according to National Observer. In October, B.C.. will decide in a referendum whether to change the electoral system. Weaver, elected as the province's first Green MLA in 2013, found himself and his party holding the balance of power in 2017 when B.C.'s election ended in a virtual stalemate. AJWVictoriaBC is confident it will pass. It's been a very, very successful year in terms of policy development, not without its hiccups, Weaver said in a phone interview. ; Weaver says the NDP made the wrong decision when it decided to move forward with Site C a huge dam being built on the Peace River after a B.C. Utilities Commission review. Report by Tracy Sherlock bcpoli cdnpoli Weaver praises many achievements of the NDP-Green power sharing alliance, including the elimination of union and corporate donations, work on economic innovation, a carbon tax increase and a plan to protect wild salmon. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

american sports: The only stumble was a bizarre episode in the middle of the season when they abruptly benched their starting quarterback, Tyrod Taylor, and went with rookie Nathan Peterman, who promptly threw five interceptions in the first half, according to Toronto Star. Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman 2 passes under pressure from Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce 97 during the second half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday. A 9-7 record allowed them to sneak into the playoffs for the first time since 1999, ending the longest drought in major North American sports. Peterman completed 5 of 18 passes for 24 yards and two interceptions. It was one of those moves that every casual fan and sports radio caller said was a terrible decision. Gail Burton / The Associated Press So it came as a surprise when the Bills traded Taylor after the season, and it was an utter shock when they announced that their starter this year would be Peterman. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ballot box: Couillard's Liberals have said they want to maintain current yearly immigration numbers of about 50,000 and will eventually increase that number, according to CTV. The Coalition Avenir Quebec and the Parti Quebecois have both said they plan to cut the number of newcomers should they come to power. On Day 19 of the campaign, the Liberal leader keyed in on an issue that has generated significant sparring among the three main parties. Couillard said the question is a key one at the ballot box, with the province's long-term economic survival at stake as it looks to fill 1.3 million jobs in the next decade. One of the most fundamental components of what makes an economy grow is the number of people you have to work, Couillard said. He accused his rivals of acting contrary to Quebec's economic interests as he announced 135 million in proposed spending to improve the French-language skills of immigrants and ensure they settle outside Montreal, where the lack of manpower is more pronounced. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre-right alliance: The Sweden Democrats, which has roots in a neo-Nazi movement but has worked to soften its image, won 17.6 per cent, up from 13 per cent in 2014, for a third-place finish, according to The Chronicle Herald. That showing is not strong enough for it to lead a government, but it reflects how deeply that Sweden, famous for its progressive policies, is being transformed by migration. Sunday's election left the two rival blocs a centre-left group and a centre-right alliance with roughly 40 per cent of the vote each, portending what is likely to be weeks of uncertainty and complex coalition talks before a new government can be formed. The country that is home to the Nobel prizes and militarily neutral policies for the better part of two centuries has been known for its comparatively open doors to migrants and refugees. That had followed the earlier arrival of hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers. Sunday's general election was the first since Sweden, with a population of 10 million, took in a record 163,000 migrants in 2015 the highest per capita of any European country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

documentary series: APTN's First Contact, a three-part documentary series, asks what some people really think about Indigenous Canadians, according to CTV. The participants initially respond with stereotypes alcoholism, drug abuse, flop houses and handouts. A new television show is exploring what happens when you bring six outspoken, non-Indigenous Canadians into Indigenous homes and communities. But during the epic 28-day cross-country journey, the group is forced to confront their prejudices head on. Metis executive producer Vanessa Loewen said it was important to find participants that represent what a lot of Canadians think and bring them into situations where they can actually see what it's like to be Indigenous. The series, based on an Australian show of the same name, was developed by Animiki See Digital Productions, Indios Productions and Numan Films -- the former two are Indigenous-run. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ibrahim ali: New evidence put Ali on investigators' radar two weeks ago, and officers arrested him Friday in Burnaby, according to CTV. He remains in police custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed one count of first-degree murder has been approved against Ibrahim Ali, a 28-year-old Syrian national who arrived in Canada just a few months before the killing. On Monday, Shen's relatives released a statement through IHIT thanking the public for the hundreds of tips that were submitted to investigators and the police for following up on each of them. Court records show the offence date for Ali's charge is July 18, 2017, the last day Shen was seen alive. We hope that justice will now be served and that Marrisa can finally be at peace in heaven, the family said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

acclaim: Pre-register www.6degreesto, according to NOW Magazine. Published in more than 35 countries over five decades, Atwood's works have garnered domestic and international acclaim. 7 pm. 100- 120. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

art gallery: Various prices, according to NOW Magazine. This year's 6 Degrees Toronto begins with the LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture on Sep 24, features a free concert on Sep 25 and closes with the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship on Sep 26. Sep 24-26 at Koerner Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario and the Great Hall. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre-right alliance: That showing is not strong enough for it to lead a government, but it reflects how deeply that Sweden, famous for its progressive policies, is being transformed by migration, according to Vancouver Courier. The country that is home to the Nobel prizes and militarily neutral policies for the better part of two centuries has been known for its comparatively open doors to migrants and refugees. Sunday's election left the two rival blocs a centre-left group and a centre-right alliance with roughly 40 per cent of the vote each, portending what is likely to be weeks of uncertainty and complex coalition talks before a new government can be formed.article continues below Trending Stories Warning issued after passenger infected with measles lands at YVRThe Sweden Democrats, which has roots in a neo-Nazi movement but has worked to soften its image, won 17.6 per cent, up from 13 per cent in 2014, for a third-place finish. Sunday's general election was the first since Sweden, with a population of 10 million, took in a record 163,000 migrants in 2015 the highest per capita of any European country. Since 2015, the centre-left government has sharply restricted immigration, but many Swedes complain that society cannot cope with integrating so many newcomers, many of them Muslims from Africa and the Middle East. That had followed the earlier arrival of hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

parti quebecois: The Coalition Avenir Quebec and the Parti Quebecois have both said they plan to cut the number of newcomers should they come to power, according to Vancouver Courier. Couillard said the question is a key one at the ballot box, with the province's long-term economic survival at stake as it looks to fill 1.3 million jobs in the next decade. On Day 19 of the campaign, the Liberal leader keyed in on an issue that has generated significant sparring among the three main parties.article continues below Trending Stories Andrea Reimer reconsiders retirement, could become Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate Parts of B.C. are already seeing snow today Ferry rates drop, real estate prices will likely rise on Sunshine Coast Court orders closure of Vancouver sex shop Couillard's Liberals have said they want to maintain current yearly immigration numbers of about 50,000 and will eventually increase that number. He accused his rivals of acting contrary to Quebec's economic interests as he announced 135 million in proposed spending to improve the French-language skills of immigrants and ensure they settle outside Montreal, where the lack of manpower is more pronounced. Each time you remove one immigrant, it's not only that person you remove from the workforce, it's their children and their children's children. One of the most fundamental components of what makes an economy grow is the number of people you have to work, Couillard said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto: Toronto, according to NOW Magazine. Sep 24 at 7 30 pm. 18- 30. Part of 6 Degrees. As head of the Wikimedia Foundation, Gardner oversaw the explosive growth of Wikipedia. A former journalist, she also led the transformation of CBC.ca into a leading digital news (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre-right alliance: The Sweden Democrats, which has roots in a neo-Nazi movement but has worked to soften its image, won 17.6 per cent, up from 13 per cent in 2014, for a third-place finish, according to CTV. That showing is not strong enough for it to lead a government, but it reflects how deeply that Sweden, famous for its progressive policies, is being transformed by migration. Sunday's election left the two rival blocs -- a centre-left group and a centre-right alliance -- with roughly 40 per cent of the vote each, portending what is likely to be weeks of uncertainty and complex coalition talks before a new government can be formed. The country that is home to the Nobel prizes and militarily neutral policies for the better part of two centuries has been known for its comparatively open doors to migrants and refugees. That had followed the earlier arrival of hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers. Sunday's general election was the first since Sweden, with a population of 10 million, took in a record 163,000 migrants in 2015 -- the highest per capita of any European country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

moderates party: About 7.5 million voters were eligible to choose the next members of the 349-seat Riksdag, or parliament, according to Toronto Star. About 6,300 candidates sought the four-year terms. With more than four-fifths of ballots counted, Sweden's national election commission reported the governing Social Democrats had 28.1 per cent of the vote, making it likely to lose a significant number of seats despite emerging with the most support. It was unlikely any single party would secure a majority of 175 seats. The Sweden Democrats received 13 per cent of vote in the last election held four years ago. Hanna Franzen/TT News Agency / The Associated Press The Moderates party was next at 19.2 per cent, while the far-right Sweden Democrats that before the election inspired fear of an anti-migrant backlash that would produce a dramatic ideological swing had 17.9 per cent. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

music producer: Asamoah lives in his home country of Ghana, where he works as a music producer, and has so far had four visa applications to visit his wife denied by the Canadian government, according to The Chronicle Herald. The whole ordeal has been amplified by misinformation and prejudice that Newell-Asamoah says has come from the office of her MP Darrell Samson. In fact, Newell-Asamoah, who resides in Nova Scotia, is not sure when she will see her husband again. It's been hell for both of us, Newell-Asamoah said of her time apart from her husband, and the rigamarole they have had to go through to attempt to be near one another. But after beginning a new job where she was unable to get vacation time, they began applying for visas for him to visit her. Speaking with The Chronicle Herald, Newell-Asamoah said she has visited her husband twice in Ghana since their wedding last fall. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sweden democrats: The potential for an immigration backlash to result in a big boost for the far-right Sweden Democrats inspired fear among many Swedes before the election, according to The Chronicle Herald. It received a little more than one in six votes, or 17.6 per cent. After a campaign dominated by debates over immigration, the centre-left Social Democratic Party emerged with the greatest share of the vote 28.4 per cent as the count neared completion yet looking at holding fewer parliament seats and having its mandate to govern questioned. Its showing was not as strong as the one-in-five polls had predicted, but good for a third-place finish that had the party's leader telling supporters, We won. The leader of the Moderates party that came in second, Ulf Kristersson, already had called on Lofven to resign and claimed the right to form Sweden's next government. Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, who brought the Social Democrats to power in 2014, said he intended to remain in the job. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

opioid overdose: His death from opioid overdose 'wasn't supposed to be'There's a Vancouver connection to Elon Musk smoking weed with Joe Rogan Why this woman walked nine hours straight in Downtown Vancouver The potential for an immigration backlash to result in a big boost for the far-right Sweden Democrats inspired fear among many Swedes before the election, according to Vancouver Courier. It received a little more than one in six votes, or 17.6 per cent. After a campaign dominated by debates over immigration, the centre-left Social Democratic Party emerged with the greatest share of the vote 28.4 per cent as the count neared completion yet looking at holding fewer parliament seats and having its mandate to govern questioned.article continues below Trending Stories Ian Campbell drops out of Vancouver mayoral race He loved kiteboarding, biking and hiking. Its showing was not as strong as the one-in-five polls had predicted, but good for a third-place finish that had the party's leader telling supporters, We won. The leader of the Moderates party that came in second, Ulf Kristersson, already had called on Lofven to resign and claimed the right to form Sweden's next government. Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, who brought the Social Democrats to power in 2014, said he intended to remain in the job. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dozen countries: Only 34 countries grant the automatic acquisition of citizenship through birthplace regardless of parents' nationality or status, according to National Observer. This practice is not consistent and uniform enough to ground a rule of customary international law. Canada is one of fewer than three dozen countries that follow the practice of citizenship based on birthplace and some including Australia and Britain have modified or ended automatic birthright in recent years, the government says in a case that will determine whether the Toronto-born sons of Russian spies are Canadian citizens. ; Indeed, no European countries, for example, grant an unqualified automatic citizenship by birth and they have no obligation to do so, the federal submission says. The federal Liberals adopted a decidedly different tone recently after the Conservatives passed a policy resolution calling on the government to enact legislation to end birthright citizenship unless one of the parents of the child born in Canada is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Refugee and human rights advocates have objected, saying there is no evidence of a birth tourism problem to solve and that the Conservative policy would open the door to stateless children being born in Canada. Conservative Leader Andrew says one of the goals is to end the practice of women coming to Canada simply to give birth to a child that will automatically attain Canadian citizenship. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.