international community: Today, it is swollen with Syrian exiles, victims of their country ongoing civil war, and serves as a frightening reminder of the instability that could linger like poison if Canada and the international community fail to defuse Syria crisis. , according to Hamilton Spectator. Originally home to about 10,000 Palestinians who were displaced by the creation of Israel in 1948, it has recently seen its population double as Syrians have flooded in seeking shelter. The Shatila refugee camp on the southern edge of this city has been a wound of war for 66 years. One square kilometre of some of the most densely populated misery on Earth, Shatila is a maze of alleys, battle-scarred buildings and destitute refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Barroso: Barroso and Van Rompuy joined Harper to declare in writing that their five tough years of negotiations were done and to push for a speedy final ratification of the deal in Europe and among Canadas 13 provinces and territories, according to The Telegram. The Canadian government also released the full text of the agreement on Friday, following years of criticism that the negotiations were too secretive and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy stood shoulder to shoulder with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Parliament Hill, saying that all 28 EU countries support the deal. They did so in face of German opposition that resurfaced in the countrys parliament again on Thursday, after first rearing its head last month over the language of an investor-state dispute mechanism contained in a leaked text of the deal. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Islamic State: In tweets, in street gatherings and in open letters, moderate Muslims around the world are insisting that Islamic State extremists don't speak for their religion. Many are also frustrated that anyone might think they do, and a backlash has already begun. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Herve Gourdel was the fifth Western hostage decapitated in recent weeks by Islamic extremists this time, the militants said, as revenge for France decision to join airstrikes against the Islamic State group. Muslims pay homage to French mountaineer Herv Gourdel who was beheaded by Islamist militants in Algeria, during a gathering in front of the Paris Grand Mosque, Friday Sept. 26, 2014. The gathering was part of demonstrations by French Muslims against the killings happening in the name of their religion. AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere Related Items Articles Harper says Canada can't sit on sidelines in global fight against This week videotaped beheading of a French mountaineer by militants linked to the Islamic State group prompted heartsick fury among Muslims in France and elsewhere in Europe, torn between anger at the atrocities committed in the name of Islam and frustration that they have to defend themselves at all. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

foreign worker: While the government says this shows its reforms to the program are "successful," a decrease in temporary foreign worker applications will create a long-term problem in recruiting future Canadians, and contradicts other government goals of protecting the investment employers put into these types of workers. , according to CBC. Referring to individuals as temporary foreign workers gives the impression that they are here for a short time and are disposable. While not every temporary foreign worker wants to immigrate to Canada, changing the name of these employees to probationary permanent residents will more accurately reflect the eventual immigration purpose of many of these employees. Secondly, changing the name of these types of employees will only work if the federal government backs up any changes with action. Last week, Ottawa announced there had been a 74 per cent reduction in the number of temporary foreign worker applications received in July and August when compared to the same period in 2012. To ensure that Canada continues to attract the immigrants we need, that it protects Canadian jobs and the investment employers put into temporary foreign workers, here is what the federal government must do with its temporary foreign worker program: First, it is time that the federal government should call the temporary foreign worker program what it really is a probationary permanent residency program. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

French tourist: The French strikes were a prompt answer to the beheading of a French tourist in Algeria by militants, who said the killing was punishment for Paris decision last week to become the first European country to join the U.S.-led bombing campaign. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. U.S. knows of no subway plot, official says after Iraqi PM s warning French fighter jets struck Islamic State targets in Iraq on Thursday, and the United States hit them in Syria, as a U.S.-led coalition to fight the militants gained momentum with an announcement that Britain would join. FBI says it has identified executioner in Islamic State videos (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

international community: Today, it is swollen with Syrian exiles, victims of their countrys ongoing civil war, and serves as a frightening reminder of the instability that could linger like poison if Canada and the international community fail to defuse Syrias crisis, according to The Star. Originally home to about 10,000 Palestinians who were displaced by the creation of Israel in 1948, it has recently seen its population double as Syrians have flooded in seeking shelter and The Shatila refugee camp on the southern edge of this city has been a wound of war for 66 years. One square kilometre of some of the most densely populated misery on Earth, Shatila is a maze of alleys, battle-scarred buildings and destitute refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadians: He envisioned a new national charity that would inform Canadians about the plight of refugees, organize sponsorship groups and raise funds to backstop refugee sponsors, according to The Star. Somehow it doesnt fit with the times, he says, noting he ran his ideas past five different focus groups composed of Canadians in their mid- to late 20s in Victoria and Toronto and When he started a year-long quest to revitalize Canadas refugee sponsorship programs last fall, Howard Adelman thought it might be possible to resurrect Operation Lifeline, the makeshift volunteer group that helped resettle 60,000 Indochinese boat people in Canada in 1979-1980. Now, he doesnt think it is possible. Canada and Canadians have changed too much. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Don Drummond: However, the mandate was framed for each initiative, the findings often followed a predictable path, with a myriad of recommendations designed to improve lagging productivity, open borders and diversify the economy, according to The Chronicle Herald. Don Drummond, who led the 2009 federal labour market information panel of which I was a member, captured it perfectly when he called one morning two years after our report had been released to say in mock excitement: Elizabeth they have now accepted three of our 147 recommendations and Over the course of my career as an economist, I have contributed to the work of many economic commissions in Canada. The weighty reports were invariably mulled over by governments, and then often quietly shelved. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Bay Ward: On September 26th the Street talk team was in Bay Ward to hear directly from you what are the major issues in your ward? What could make your ward a better place to live? Ottawa Votes 2014: # streetTalk , according to CBC. It quite a diverse ward about a third of the population are immigrants. Not to mention the Woodroffe-Lincoln Heighs community has the highest concentration of seniors in the city. From Sept. 22 to Oct. 23, Ottawa will visit the 23 electoral wards in the city of Ottawa to get the inside track on the issues people are talking about on the eve of the upcoming municipal election. Bay Ward borders the Ottawa River to the north and Highway 417 to the south. The ward is home to Britannia Bay, Bayshore, and, further west from that, Crystal Bay. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Reese Witherspoon: The Skeleton Twins makes seamless transitions from absurd to sincere, according to Globe and Mail. Pride: History retrofitted for the present Reese Witherspoon stars in Wild. Tipsheet: Wild opens festival, and a chance to honour a legend Horse Money Tipsheet: A hypnotic offering from Pedro Costa, and Clarksons turn in the spotlight Many a film director has knocked it out of the park with a baseball movie that uses the storied sport as a metaphor or vehicle to explore themes and issues that resonate far beyond the ballpark. In these films, Hollywood has a tendency to portray the game as the great national pastime, as American as apple pie. But a new film from Japan tells the story of a baseball team that is as Canadian as sukiyaki and a pot of hot tea. More Related to this Story To talk to Nick Cave is to talk about songwriting (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

South Sudan: While the world witnesses conflict in Ukraine, beheadings in Iraq and the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa through news reports, Winnipeggers Saturday will be focusing their attention on South Sudan. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Sudan -- Sudan information minister says the government will hold ceasefire talks next month with the country main rebel coalition, the Sudan Revolutionary Front and A severely malnourished child lies on a bed at a hospital in Bentiu, South Sudan. War and the threat of famine in the world newest country haven't been making headlines, but they haven't gone away, said Reuben Mayan Garang, who helped organize a forum Saturday called Eyes on Sudan: Working for Peace. Ceasefire talks vowed (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadian Red Cross Society: In addition, because there are no dedicated immigration cells in many parts of the country, newcomers are often held in provincial jails or police facilities alongside suspected gang members and violent offenders, says the Canadian Red Cross Society inspection report, according to CTV. The border agency holds people who are considered a flight risk or a danger to the public, and those whose identities cannot be confirmed and - A confidential Red Cross investigation found numerous shortcomings at Canadian facilities for immigrant detainees including triple-bunked cells, lack of support for detained children and inadequate mental-health care. Through an agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency, the independent humanitarian organization monitors the treatment and conditions of people detained in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Hamid Aminzadas: He just doesnt know what to say, explained the fathers interpreter, according to The Star. In fact, faced with the unrelenting parade of tragedies that assault life in the big city, most of us choose to just move on, busy ourselves in everyday life, engage a self-protective strategy that insulates and Hamid Aminzadas father stared at the television cameras, fighting the overwhelming emotion of publicly speaking about his private hell. Hamids body was still in police custody evidence in a fatal stabbing at his high school . Nobody does. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Nick Diakiw: Nick Diakiw, the first president and CEO, was instrumental in the efforts to return the former rail yard at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers into a gathering place, which it had been for some 6,000 years. , according to CBC. A three-metre-deep excavation site, which became the Oodena Celebration Circle, unearthed what local archaeologists call the archaic horizon a 3,000-year-old layer of soil rich in artifacts. The Oodena Celebration Circle gives visitors a chance to witness the solstice sunrise or follow the paths of the brightest stars in the sky. In honour of the 25th anniversary of The Forks National Historic Site, has dug up some fun facts about the popular attraction and reached out to the man who led the development. First Nations camped at and used the forks to meet and later exchange goods with European fur traders. Scottish settlers, riverboat workers, railway pioneers and tens of thousands of immigrants followed and the birthplace of Winnipeg grew. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca: Del Duca spokesperson Patrick Searle said Thursday operational relations with the federal agency have been suspended while his ministry reviews a controversial incident last month when immigration officials rounded up undocumented workers during a roadside commercial vehicle check, according to The Star. I have been told the review period should be wrapping up in the next few weeks, he said referring the internal ministry probe and Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca has cut his ministrys ties with the Canada Border Services Agency for the foreseeable future. There will no longer be blitzes with the as the review is ongoing, he told on Thursday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Kumbh Mela: Kumbh Mela is a mass pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather for a giant splash in a sacred river. Its considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world got to get back to the Ganges. In his documentary, filmmaker Pan Nalin travels to a watery religious event where people and stories are found: an urchin, a yogi raising a baby, a stoned spiritualist, a mother in search of her son and a camp of the lost. Think it all couldnt come together? O ye of little Faith Connections . At Bloor Hot Docs Cinema More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. 20,000 Days On Earth: Day in the life of Nick Cave Faith Connections Pride: History retrofitted for the present (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canada Border Services Agency: A confidential Red Cross investigation found numerous shortcomings at Canadian facilities for immigrant detainees including triple-bunked cells, lack of support for detained children and inadequate mental-health care. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Through an agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency, the independent humanitarian organization monitors the treatment and conditions of people detained in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Fraser Regional Correctional Centre is seen in Maple Ridge, B.C. on Aug. 15, 2010. A confidential Red Cross investigation found numerous shortcomings at Canadian facilities for immigrant detainees including triple-bunked cells, lack of support for detained children and inadequate mental-health care. THE Jonathan Hayward In addition, because there are no dedicated immigration cells in many parts of the country, newcomers are often held in provincial jails or police facilities alongside suspected gang members and violent offenders, says the Canadian Red Cross Society inspection report. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Rory McIlroy: Road to Ryder Cup victory runs through Rory McIlroy, according to Globe and Mail. Mickelson cant resist shot at McIlroy and McDowell CTVNews.ca Video: Whitby golf course first to offer foot golf in GTA Golfer Tim Clark says winning the RBC Canadian Open feels like he come full circle, after the South African won his first professional tournament in Canada in 1998. Clark says he wanted to win the Canadian Open for a long time. CP Video Golf Video: Tim Clark says winning Canadian Open is a big honour The 2014 edition of the biennial golfing slugfest known as the Ryder Cup came close to being a celebration of Scottish nationalism. If last weeks referendum had gone to the Yes side, there is no doubt that an independent Scotlands promoter-in-chief, Alex Salmond, would have hijacked the entire event. How could he have resisted using one of the worlds biggest sporting events the TV audience is estimated at 600 million to celebrate Scotlands coming-out party? More Related to this Story Europeans look to keep beating the U.S. at the Ryder Cup (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Hamid Aminzada: "The victim was trying to defuse a situation between two other individuals and it turned very, very tragic," Toronto police Supt. Ron Taverner said Wednesday. , according to CBC. A 17-year-old boy turned himself in to police on Tuesday evening accompanied by his lawyer and has been charged with second-degree murder. The boy, who cannot be named, made a brief court appearance Wednesday. His next scheduled court appearance is Oct. 14. He will remain in custody until at least then. Hamid Aminzada , a 19-year-old student who died from a stabbing inside a Toronto high school on Tuesday, had intervened in a hallway confrontation between two other students, police say. Aminzada, a recent immigrant to Canada from Afghanistan, died in hospital after the stabbing at North Albion Collegiate Institute, a high school with about 1,000 students that in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke. Police said Aminzada had intervened in an argument between two other students and was stabbed multiple times. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Brad Anderson: Residents in the northeast are far less likely to play sports than are residents in other quadrants of the city, according to a new study by Sport Calgary. , according to CBC. "We're starting to expand and do some cultural programming, so Bollywood dance, women-only gym times because that what interests them," said Brad Anderson, business development manager at the Genesis Community and Wellness Centre. A fitness facility in northeast Calgary is hoping to break down some of the barriers immigrants face when trying to get involved in sports. But the northeast also has some of the fastest growing communities in Calgary. For recreation centres, reaching out often means trying something new. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadian Red Cross Societys: In addition, because there are no dedicated immigration cells in many parts of the country, newcomers are often held in provincial jails or police facilities alongside suspected gang members and violent offenders, says the Canadian Red Cross Societys inspection report. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Refugees Ottawas refugee health-care cuts cruel and unusual, court rules A confidential Red Cross investigation found numerous shortcomings at Canadian facilities for immigrant detainees including triple-bunked cells, lack of support for detained children and inadequate mental-health care. Foreign workers Ottawa seeks tougher stand on firms that break new foreign-worker rules (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Winnipeg: There was never going to be a more momentous cultural moment of the year in Winnipeg than the long-awaited opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Book of Mormon The Heart of Robin Hood But local arts groups promise there will be plenty more as the curtain rises on the 2014-15 season this week. The crush of culture will be felt immediately when maestro Alexander Mickelthwate raises his baton at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Friday, followed the next day by the unveiling of the Winnipeg Art Gallery double bill, Dali Up Close and Masterworks From the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Enlarge Image Enlarge Image (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: But any military action against extremists in Iraq and Syria would have to be debated by the government first, Harper said Wednesday, according to CTV. Canadian troops are currently helping Iraqis oppose in a non-combat role, but Harper said he wouldnt rule out further military action in the region and Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada is weighing our response to a U.S. letter asking for more help in the fight against Islamic State militants in the Middle East. The government of Canada will make a decision on that very shortly, Harper said during a question-and-answer session before an audience of business leaders at Goldman Sachs Tower in New York. We have to have some additional debate within our government before we reach a decision. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Gord Steeves: Gord Steeves pledged more openness and transparency at city hall if he elected mayor Oct. 22. , according to CBC. Steeves said some of the controversy city hall has become embroiled in might not have occurred if this "needed buffer between policy makers and administration" still existed. Three of the main contenders to sit in the mayor chair at Winnipeg City Hall all made announcements around the same time Wednesday. Gord Steeves said if he elected mayor, he will create a buffer zone between the city administration and politicians to ensure political influence plays no role in city decisions. The former St. Vital councillor repeated his promise to resurrect the executive policy secretariat, which was eliminated a number of years ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Islamic State: In a rare move, Obama also chaired a meeting of the UN Security Council where members unanimously adopted a resolution requiring all countries to prevent the recruitment and transport of would-be foreign fighters preparing to join terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State group. , according to CBC. The widening war against the Islamic State was just one in a cascade of crises that confronted the presidents, prime ministers and monarchs at the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly. Also vying for attention was Russia continued provocations in Ukraine, a deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the plight of civilians caught in conflicts around the world. Obama: Airstrikes against not just American fight Stephen Harper won't rule out further military contribution in fight Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants, U.S. President Barack Obama implored world leaders at the United Nations Wednesday to rally behind his expanding military campaign to stamp out the violent Islamic State group and its "network of death." "There can be no reasoning, no negotiation, with this brand of evil," Obama told the General Assembly. In a striking shift for a president who has been reluctant to take military action in the past, Obama declared that force is the only language the militants understand. He warned those who have joined their cause to "leave the battlefield while they can." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Egypt: Even in Halifax, halfway around the world from Egypt, the last 3 1 / 2 years have been a time to crave something steady and reliable, according to The Chronicle Herald. After the revolution in Egypt, Muslims clashed with Coptic Christians, about 10 per cent of the population. Churches were burned and a number of people died, leaving Copts to fear for their collective future and All the work that went into building the Coptic Church in the Maritimes was done partly with times like these in mind. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.