Ontario Provincial Police: He recognized two: notorious brothers who'd later kill a man in a wayward drug deal. "Hey cop," one of the brothers said, according to CBC. The sudden dread he felt – had he been found out – spun to basic survival. Four men walked up. The men began assaulting him and later that day tried to kill him, according to a lawsuit the officer, Paul Manning, has filed from his time working as a police officer in Hamilton. They say he suffered irreversible damage to his mental health because of his undercover work and how he was mishandled by the force. Evocative and wide-ranging allegations He and his wife, Sabina, seek $6.75 million in damages in an evocative and wide-ranging lawsuit that names the Hamilton Police Service and its board, the Ontario Provincial Police, former chief Glenn De Caire and OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes. 'I gave you my husband and you gave me someone completely different.'- Sabina Manning He now believes that patio attack happened because he had been sold out by a member of his own force. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

province: Hence, we don't support people locally either by buying from them or investing in their ideas, according to The Chronicle Herald. We need to start thinking of ourselves on a global scale, otherwise we are going to lose out in this province. Talent is abundant in Nova Scotia but we have a perception problem that our own people can't build world-class companies, says Saeed El-Darahali, president and CEO of Simply Cast. The 2014 Ivany Report entitled Now or Never: A Call to Action for Nova Scotians calls on the province to triple the number of immigrants arriving to 7,000 a year and grow the number of new business by 50 per cent. If you are skilled worker, you will be looking to be employed in the province. We need to focus our immigration policy on people with company formation, rather just skilled workers, says El-Darahali. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

enfeeblement: Today, the separatist threat is about as lethal as the collywobbles, according to Globe and Mail. The Parti Québécois most recent show of enfeeblement saw its leader, Pierre Karl Péladeau, depart last week after barely having arrived. Instability, particularly in Quebec, was palpable over a three-decade period. In the West, bitter talk of alienation and estrangement is all but gone. He was pivotal in bringing the West in. Stephen Harper, in what will likely stand as his most memorable legacy piece, can take credit here. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

: How was she supposed to just sit on the beach, she wondered, when migrants fleeing Syria were coming ashore a few kilometres away "It felt a little ridiculous that I could do something but would choose not to," she said, according to CTV. Vayntrub, 29, deliberately missed her flight home so she could wrap refugee babies in blankets and make sandwiches for the new arrivals. The actress best known for her role as the chirpy, blue-shirted "Lily" in a popular series of AT&T commercials was a toddler when her parents fled Uzbekistan as refugees in 1989. Later, back in Los Angeles, she founded Cant DoNothing.org, a non-profit with a simple mission: Encourage people around the planet to do something -- anything -- to help. "I'm asking everyone to find simple ways to share your time, your money, your voice to make a difference. Her initiative, shared under the hashtag #Cant DoNothing, has unleashed a buzz on social media, with people from around the planet sharing photos and videos of their acts of kindness and solidarity. Helping can be a lot of things," Vayntrub told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Pakistani immigrants: Khan, the London-born son of Pakistani immigrants, was elected last week by a wide margin after a campaign that saw his Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith accuse him of having shared platforms with Islamic extremists, according to Metro News. Khan, a former human rights lawyer and Labour Party lawmaker, accused Goldsmith of trying to frighten and divide voters in a multicultural city of 8.6 million people — more than 1 million of them Muslims. Last year Trump proposed "a total and complete" ban on foreign Muslims entering the U.S. "until our country representatives can figure out what the hell is going on."Asked how that policy would affect London first Muslim mayor, Trump told The New York Times that "there will always be exceptions."But Khan said "this isn't just about me — it about my friends, my family and everyone who comes from a background similar to mine, anywhere in the world.""Donald Trump ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe — it risks alienating mainstream Muslims around the world and plays into the hands of the extremists," Khan said in a statement. In his victory speech, Khan said the result marked the triumph of "hope over fear and unity over division."The mayor said Tuesday that Trump and people who agree with him "think that western liberal values are incompatible with mainstream Islam - London has proved him wrong."Trump said he was "happy to see" Khan election and hoped "he does a good job."The mayor declined to lend Trump his support."I'll be backing the Democratic candidate — Hillary Clinton, who I suspect it will be — and I hope that she trounces him," Khan told the BBC. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Uzbekistan: Using the hashtag #Cant DoNothing, the Los Angeles-based actress since has founded a movement encouraging people to donate their time, money or voices to aid the refugees, according to Brandon Sun. Milana Vayntrub plays giddy and goofy roles, but she was fidgety and troubled as she tried to relax on a recent vacation in Greece. The actress best known for her role as "Lily" in a series of AT&T commercials was a toddler when her parents fled Uzbekistan as refugees in 1989. The actress best known for her role as the chirpy, blue-shirted "Lily" in a popular series of AT&T commercials was a toddler when her parents fled Uzbekistan as refugees in 1989. Vayntrub, 29, deliberately missed her flight home so she could wrap refugee babies in blankets and make sandwiches for the new arrivals. How was she supposed to just sit on the beach, she wondered, when migrants fleeing Syria were coming ashore a few miles away "It felt a little ridiculous that I could do something but would choose not to," she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

St Andrew Presbyterian Church: The lack of political will to expedite the arrival of their family in Canada is utterly shameful and contrary to our Canadian tradition of "welcoming the stranger." Similarly, St, according to The Waterloo Record. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Kitchener raised $67,000 to support a Syrian refugee family. How can it take so long — April 28 I would like to thank columnist Luisa D'Amato and The Record for publishing the story about the First United Church efforts to sponsor a Syrian refugee family. Our application was approved in February 2016 and we were thrilled to hear that our family of six would arrive within three to 14 days. Our 30-member committee launched into full gear collecting furniture and household goods, contacting schools, securing a family doctor and a local dentist who offered free dental services to our family. Since our family had received all the security and medical clearances, our church rented an apartment for them in Kitchener in February. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Quebec birth rate: Quebec birth rate drops for 6th straight year Quebec outlines new financing for subsidized daycares Canada in 50 years — an aging population and a shift to the West While that figure may not appear abnormally low, the province also has a rapidly aging population and a growing shortage of skilled workers, according to CBC. Quebec estimates 1.1 million people will retire between 2013 and 2022 and a recent document published for the Immigration Department said "this situation underscores the need to reassert immigration role and its contribution to Quebec." A 'profound break' between Montreal and Quebec Immigrants, however, are not spread out evenly across the province, and Statistics Canada estimates visible minority groups will represent 31 per cent of Montreal population by 2031 — but no more than five per cent everywhere else in Quebec. The province statistics bureau said the 2015 rate was 1.6 children per woman, down one per cent from 2014 and marking the sixth consecutive year it had edged lower. Université de Montréal demographer Marc Termote said he "very, very worried" about the growing cultural and linguistic divisions between Montreal and other cities. "What happening is a profound break between Montreal and the rest of Quebec," he said. Furthermore, Termote said it a widely publicized myth that increasing immigration will help labour shortages or the economy. "All the studies show immigration creates a neutral benefit to the economy," he said. "And we will need to welcome many, many more people than we do now for it to affect our aging population figures or fix labour shortages." Montreal is having trouble integrating the immigrants it already has, with unemployment rates for those born outside Canada at 11 per cent in the city compared to seven per cent for non-immigrants. New Quebec immigration policy aimed at attracting, retaining foreign talent Quebec refugee sponsor wants processing time decreased Prospective Quebec immigrants 'very frustrated' by online portal crash For example, he explained, there are more immigrants in one of Montreal suburbs, Brossard, than in all of Quebec City, the capital and second-largest city in the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Charles Juma: The presiding board member, Karen Greenwood, agreed the proposal mitigated any risk that Nicola, who appeared via video conference, would flee and ordered his release, according to Metro News. Nicola is required to report every two weeks to the Canada Border Services Agency, reside with Juma, and abide by a curfew. Anna Pape says the plan comprises a cash deposit of $2,000 and a guarantee of another $5,000 from a family friend, Charles Juma, who said he would ensure Nicola showed up for future hearings. He also had to surrender his passport and is forbidden from working or studying without authorization. Board documents show Nicola arrived in Canada on Nov. 23, 2015, and was issued a study permit to attend Catholic Central Secondary School in Windsor, which had offered him an athletic scholarship. No hearing on whether he is inadmissible to Canada has been scheduled, Pape said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

First Ontario Centre: But that wasn't all, according to Hamilton Spectator. He even performed a new song, written as a tribute to Canada multicultural mosaic. Shortly before his Sunday night show in Hamilton, Taylor announced that he plans to donate the proceeds of two upcoming concerts in Alberta to the Canadian Red Cross to support victims of the Fort McMurray wildfires. "I can't stop thinking about the people up in Fort McMurray, it hard what to say," he told the crowd of some 7,000 Sunday at First Ontario Centre. "So much hardship is unimaginable." Taylor, clearly moved by the tragedy in Alberta, then dedicated his most famous song, "Fire and Rain," to the people of Fort McMurray. The song, called "Snow Time," features an "O Canada" refrain and is the centrepiece of Taylor latest album "Before This World." "This is a song that absolutely took place in Toronto, a song that set in the city," Taylor said as he opened the second set of his 24-song concert. But when he does sit down to write a song, it usually very good. Taylor isn't the most prolific songwriter in pop music — "Before This World" is his first album of original songs in 13 years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Karen Greenwood: Anna Pape says the plan comprises a cash deposit of $2,000 and a guarantee of another $5,000 from a family friend, Charles Juma, who said he would ensure Nicola showed up for future hearings, according to CTV. The presiding board member, Karen Greenwood, agreed the proposal mitigated any risk that Nicola, who appeared via video conference, would flee and ordered his release. A spokeswoman for the Immigration and Refugee Board says a government lawyer told a detention review on Monday that Jonathan Nicola, incarcerated in Windsor, Ont., now had a viable release plan. Nicola is required to report every two weeks to the Canada Border Services Agency, reside with Juma, and abide by a curfew. No hearing on whether he is inadmissible to Canada has been scheduled, Pape said. He also had to surrender his passport and is forbidden from working or studying without authorization. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Immigration Refugee Protection Act: Nicola uncle agreed to post a $7,000 bond and hold his charge to a curfew, according to Globe and Mail. I know him. … I see that he a nice person, he not a violent person, he not a criminal person, said Charles Juma, who lives in Windsor. In a brief detention hearing Monday morning, a friend of Mr. I'm sure he going to obey all the policy of the government. Nicola was arrested on April 15 for allegedly violating the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This is a catch-all ASF view; only displays when an unsupported article type is put in an ASF drop zone Mr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadian border agents: Dieudonne is scheduled to arrive in the city Tuesday for a series of 10 sold-out shows before moving to Quebec City and Trois-Rivieres, according to Metro News. While it is still unclear if Canadian border agents will let him into the country because of his legal troubles, Dieudonne reputation certainly precedes him. Dieudonne M'bala M'bala — known internationally as Dieudonne — has been charged numerous times in France for violating anti-Semitism and hate-speech laws, prompting Jewish groups and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre to state publicly he is not welcome. He remains popular in France and around the world; his official Facebook page has more than one million likes. On Monday, federal Heritage Minister Melanie Joly said she wouldn't go to his show, but stopped short of saying he shouldn't be allowed into Canada."It up to to make a decision based on his past," said Joly, who represents a Montreal riding. "It goes without saying that discriminatory comments will not be tolerated."Michelle Rempel, the Conservative immigration critic, said Dieudonne should be denied entry to Canada."His messages go completely against the Canadian values of religious freedom, tolerance and pluralism," Rempel said in a statement. His detractors call him a racist and an anti-Semite, while his fans say they appreciate his defiance of authority and his comic routines that regularly target what he calls the hypocrisy and discriminatory policies of the French political elite. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Carly Maga Theatre Critic: Until May 15 at Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, according to Toronto Star. Factory Theatre.ca or 416-504-9971. By Carly Maga Theatre Critic Mon., May 9, 2016 How Black Mothers Say I Love You review Written and directed by Trey Anthony. As Mother Day hangs in the air, conversations about mothers and children are continuing in Toronto theatres — and fortunately, two of them explore the complicated, intense relationships between mothers and daughters in immigrant families. And on now at Factory Theatre is a new play by Trey Anthony , How Black Mothers Say I Love You, which explores the lingering tensions after mothers are forced to leave their children to seek better lives abroad. We've already discussed Sachli Gholamalizad multimedia solo performance A Reason to Talk, presented by Why Not Theatre. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Louisville: He is a landed immigrant in Canada where he moved 10 years ago from Mexico. "I hope people keep cheering for me." Spectators at the Vancouver horse-racing facility watched a telecast of the derby in Louisville, Ky., and the place exploded in excitement as Gutierrez took the lead, said racetrack spokesperson Greg Douglas. "When he won, the yelling and cheering I'm sure was bouncing off the North Shore mountains, according to Hamilton Spectator. The place went crazy," Douglas said. "Probably one of the largest crowds in the history of Hastings Race Course was here, specifically to watch Mario," he added. "He a local superstar, he really is. He now lives there when not on the race circuit. When you've got 10,000 to 12,000 people coming out to watch the race just so they can be part of it during the live telecast, that pretty much says it all." Gutierrez took his first Kentucky Derby title in May 2012, flying under the radar for a first-place finish with a Canadian-owned horse named I'll Have Another. This time he was riding Nyquist, another Canadian-owned colt who remains undefeated after eight races, all with Gutierrez as his jockey. Four years later he did just that, achieving the rare feat of winning both Kentucky Derby races in which he competed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

aging population: While that figure may not appear abnormally low, the province also has a rapidly aging population and a growing shortage of skilled workers, according to CTV. Quebec estimates 1.1 million people will retire between 2013 and 2022 and a recent document published for the Immigration Department said "this situation underscores the need to reassert immigration role and its contribution to Quebec." Immigrants, however, are not spread out evenly across the province, and Statistics Canada estimates visible minority groups will represent 31 per cent of Montreal population by 2031 -- but no more than five per cent everywhere else in Quebec. The province statistics bureau said the 2015 rate was 1.6 children per woman, down one per cent from 2014 and marking the sixth consecutive year it had edged lower. Université de Montreal demographer Marc Termote said he "very, very worried" about the growing cultural and linguistic divisions between Montreal and other cities. "What happening is a profound break between Montreal and the rest of Quebec," he said. Furthermore, Termote said it a widely publicized myth that increasing immigration will help labour shortages or the economy. "All the studies show immigration creates a neutral benefit to the economy," he said. "And we will need to welcome many, many more people than we do now for it to affect our aging population figures or fix labour shortages." Montreal is having trouble integrating the immigrants it already has, with unemployment rates for those born outside Canada at 11 per cent in the city compared to seven per cent for non-immigrants. For example, he explained, there are more immigrants in one of Montreal suburbs, Brossard, than in all of Quebec City, the capital and second-largest city in the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

family friend: The Sudanese man — who is believed to be 29 and was accused of posing as a teenager while playing for a Windsor-area school — was released from immigration detention after a family friend posted $7,000 bail, according to Toronto Star. His long limbs splayed out before him — swimming in the legs of an oversized orange jumpsuit — Nicola appeared by video feed before the Immigration Refugee Board for an early detention review. Monday, his long, strange trip took another turn. Nicola had been held in Windsor South Detention Centre since April 15 because he was seen as a flight risk. Article Continued Below Standing almost as tall the 6-foot-9 student, Juma folded himself into a chair and told officials he would 100 per cent guarantee that the basketball star would not miss his next appearance. Charles Juma, described as a friend of Nicola uncle, agreed to pay a $7,000 bond to have Nicola released until an admissibility hearing which hasn't been scheduled. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Christine Hamblin: A high proportion of the MTEI is made up of international students, who take the program to experience life in Canada, said Christine Hamblin, MTEI program manager, according to The Chronicle Herald. The MTEI has an internship option, which gives them the opportunity to gain local work experience and a potential reference for when they continue on their career path. Saint Mary University Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation program is offering a program that connects MTEI students with co-op work terms at local companies. MTEI is a graduate business degree that imparts the relevant business knowledge students will need in order to innovative a product or service, and to then develop, commercialize, and grow the resulting startup. Whether you want to recruit an international student for an internship, vacation work or a longer term graduate position, we can help. There are many benefits in recruiting international students and it probably easier than you think to get someone with specific language skills, cultural awareness, overseas contacts and professional global experience that can help your business grow, said Hamblin. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Multicultural Festival: Funding cut Board member Debbie Phinney confirmed the festival has been cancelled for this summer, according to CBC. It had been scheduled for the weekend of June 17 near the Seaport Farmers' Market on Halifax waterfront. The Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia , founded in 1975, has been ordered by court to pay more than $26,500 in outstanding debts dating back to the 2014 festival. "I'm surprised that it went this long," former president John Danch told CBC News. "They've been going downhill for quite a while." The Multicultural Festival featured live dance and music acts, for example, this performance from 2013. Phinney declined an interview, saying she wanted to wait until the group restructuring plans are confirmed. Cultural, ethnic, racial diversity Former volunteer and board member Sylvia Parris didn't know the festival was cancelled until informed by CBC News. The Multicultural Festival is normally held on the waterfront near the Seaport Market in Halifax. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Indian Muslims: I further urge Pakistani Christians to write their language too as Urdu in order to show solidarity with other Pakistanis." On the same page, a commentator responded to the above posting, "The idea of a census to gather facts, according to Huffington Post Canada. Encouraging people to write something that is not true defeats the purpose of the census. Another example of such an opinion is on Facebook, where a Pakistani Canadian wrote, "I request all Pakistani and Indian Muslims should write Urdu as their mother tongue so that government can count total number of Pakistani and Indian Muslims living in Canada. If your mother tongue is not Urdu then please do not write Urdu. Urdu is neither a major language of Pakistani Muslims nor Indian Muslims. To do so is not helpful." Another very active Pakistani Canadian wrote on Facebook, "Please put your language as Urdu,Other words like "Punjabi" are very much deceiving for you, It benefit others but not you" One can clearly find bigotry, betrayal and false facts imposition in above statements. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

: Participants were filled with energy and enthusiasm; sounds of optimistic laughter echoed under the dome of Parliament of Jordan, according to Rabble. Instead of men in black, grey or blue suits, the place was filled with finely dressed women. Chip in to keep stories like these coming. Some of them wore their traditional attires. Peace building was a priority during their discussions and panels. During breaks, women exchange art pieces, scarves and beaded fabric purses with each other. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

: Some touched on the barriers faced by immigrants – especially non-white immigrants – when it comes to finding opportunities and escaping the crush of poverty, according to Metro News. And some even talked a bit about the new reality of precarious employment, where the conversion of full-time jobs into part-time gigs has left millennials feeling doomed to a life of basement apartments and hustling for tiny bits of cash doled out via the sharing economy. In between the usual droning on about insurance requirements and surge pricing, some anti-Uber councillors gave speeches acknowledging the trouble with income inequality, where owners make a mint while those doing the work struggle to get by in an increasingly expensive city. On one hand, it was good to see this stuff come up in a formal council debate. City hall doesn't talk about them enough. These issues are some of the biggest and thorniest facing our city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canadian Border Services Agency: Over 30 activists and allies of the migrant advocacy group Solidarity Across Borders staged an occupation of the Montreal office of the Canadian Border Services Agency on Tuesday, May 3. "Our aim was to disturb, for a day, the CBSA's work and to pass along our message," Romina Hernandez, an active member of Solidarity Across Borders, told rabble in a phone interview. "We were sending messages of solidarity, listening to messages from non-status women, people who have been deported, and people who are currently living in very difficult conditions in Montreal," says Hernandez of the occupation, according to Rabble. Peaceful occupation leads to arrests At 9 a.m, the group of activists entered the CBSA office, cleared the building security checkpoint, and began their occupation of the first floor offices. Chip in to keep stories like these coming. Occupiers papered the walls of the offices with stickers and posters with the slogans "status for all!" and "stop the violence." Protesters also gathered outside of the CBSA office to support the occupation. While most of the occupiers agreed to vacate the building, a group of around 20 remained. At approximately 11:27 a.m., police read the occupiers an eviction notice. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

: The government has resettled nearly 27,000 Syrian refugees since December of last year, with plans of welcoming thousands more throughout 2016, according to Globe and Mail. This is a catch-all ASF view; only displays when an unsupported article type is put in an ASF drop zone Canadians have given the Trudeau government a green light on this Syrian refugee crisis, said pollster Nik Nanos. The poll of 1,000 Canadians found that 68 per cent support or somewhat support the government overall response to the Syrian refugee crisis, while 30 per cent oppose or somewhat oppose it. The one thing that they are concerned about is whether we have the necessary resources to resettle these refugees in our communities. On the other hand, 33 per cent agreed or somewhat agreed. When asked if communities have all of the resources they need, such as housing, language training or social services, to resettle Syrian refugees, 61 per cent of Canadians disagreed or somewhat disagreed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Karen Greenwood: Anna Pape says the plan comprises a cash deposit of $2,000 and a guarantee of another $5,000 from a family friend, Charles Juma, who said he would ensure Nicola showed up for future hearings, according to The Waterloo Record. The presiding board member, Karen Greenwood, agreed the proposal mitigated any risk that Nicola, who appeared via video conference, would flee and ordered his release. A spokesperson for the Immigration and Refugee Board says a government lawyer told a detention review on Monday that Jonathan Nicola, incarcerated in Windsor, now had a viable release plan. Nicola is required to report every two weeks to the Canada Border Services Agency, reside with Juma, and abide by a curfew. No hearing has yet been scheduled, Pape said. He also had to surrender his passport and is forbidden from working or studying without authorization. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

: Dieudonne M'bala M'bala — known internationally as Dieudonne — has been charged numerous times in France for violating anti-Semitism and hate-speech laws, prompting Jewish groups and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre to state publicly he is not welcome, according to Brandon Sun. Dieudonne is scheduled to arrive in the city Tuesday for a series of 10 sold-out shows before moving to Quebec City and Trois-Rivieres. Controversial French comedian Dieudonne is scheduled to arrive in Montreal on Tuesday and perform several sold-out shows during the week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Michel Euler MONTREAL - Highly anticipated performances by a contentious French comic will proceed despite public outcry as well as an alleged act of vandalism against the Montreal venue where he is scheduled to speak, organizers said Monday. While it is still unclear if Canadian border agents will let him into the country because of his legal troubles, Dieudonne reputation certainly precedes him. His detractors call him a racist and an anti-Semite, while his fans say they appreciate his defiance of authority and his comic routines that regularly target what he calls the hypocrisy and discriminatory policies of the French political elite. He remains popular in France and around the world; his official Facebook page has more than one million likes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.