school years: They might have also worked during school years so they would have Canadian work experience, according to Brandon Sun. Immigration Minister John McCallum recognized this when he said last June that, "I have not had one person disagree with me when I say international students are a very fertile recruiting stream for us. The idea is that it should be easy for them to integrate to Canadian society because they have the language, they are immersed in a dynamic community, they are job ready and learned their profession in a Canadian institution, and they develop community relationships faster than any other immigrant from a different stream. They're young, educated, they speak English or French. They're exactly what we need for the future."According to a 2015 survey by the Canadian Bureau for International Education, more than half of international students are willing to stay and make Canada their home once they graduate. They know something about our country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: But their kids and grandkids are seamlessly and completely integrated into Montreal and the only difference is they tend to be trilingual and not just bilingual." The prime minister was taking part in a daylong conference hosted by Canada 2020, which describes itself as a progressive think-tank, according to Hamilton Spectator. Asked by the panel moderator what can be done to reduce fear of and discrimination against newcomers, Trudeau replied that what happening in Canada and around the world is "nothing new." Italians and Greeks who settled in the northern part of Montreal and in other Canadian cities "faced tremendous discrimination, tremendous distrust." "This country didn't happen by accident," Trudeau continued. "And it won't continue without effort. Being fearful of immigrants is "nothing new" in Canada and around the world, he said, adding that Italians and Greeks settling in Montreal in the 1950s faced similar kinds of discrimination as do Muslims and other immigrants today. "The first generation is always going to have challenges in integrating," Trudeau said during a panel discussion with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. "There are districts where Italian grandmothers still pretty much only speak Italian and don't speak that much French or English. When we think about integration and success we can't be overly impatient." He said citizens should "keep a solid pressure" to ensure human rights and the country Charter of Rights and Freedoms are respected by all Canadians. He was recently criticized online and in some Canadian media for visiting a mosque in Ottawa where women and men were kept separate. Trudeau also referred to his time visiting places of worship around the country such as mosques and temples. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian cities: That one factor," McCallum told CBC Radio The House host Chris Hall when asked about trying to pitch his new targets to his colleagues. "Generally they seem to be on the same page, but Parliament hasn't yet gone back and we're going to have more discussion about this." McCallum said some of the internal rumblings are also about how to sell Canadians on the idea that more immigration is good for the country, according to CBC. The immigration, refugees and citizenship minister spent the summer hosting immigration consultations in Canadian cities. John McCallum wants to 'substantially increase' immigration to fill Canada labour needs Justin Trudeau to bring his ambitions for seat on Security Council to UNPOLL Canadian attitudes toward immigrants conflicted, poll says "If you spend more money bringing in more immigrants you have less money for other things. We cannot take this positive feeling by Canadians for granted.'- Immigration Minister John McCallum "Canada is something of an oasis in the sense that the polling does show we are far more welcoming to immigrants and we stand out to the world for welcoming the refugees, but we cannot take this positive feeling by Canadians for granted," he told Hall, ahead of a refugee and migration summit at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week. Canada will welcome a "sizable" number of new refugees from Syria and other nations over the next three years, but McCallum won't reveal exact numbers until November. New refugee numbers coming Immigration has become a wedge issue in the Conservative leadership race after contender Kellie Leitch floated the idea of screening newcomers for "anti-Canadian values." After first facing a backlash, including from members of her own party, she hasn't backed down on her argument, pointing to a Toronto Star poll published last week that suggests the bulk of Conservative supporters support the idea. "Canada is welcoming, but we're not perfect by any means," said McCallum. " Canadians want the immigrants to be well settled and they want to ensure there are jobs for Canadians." The Liberal government is already seeking to admit between 280,000 and 305,000 new permanent residents in 2016 — a record increase from the 260,000 to 285,000 newcomers the Conservative government had planned to welcome by the end of 2015. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian enforcement: The rally, tagged #HALTthemadness, will take place this Saturday at 2:00 pm at Robson Square on the south side of the Vancouver Art Gallery, according to Metro News. Speakers include Paul Kershaw, a professor at the University of British Columbia who leads Generation Squeeze, a group advocating for better policies to help younger Canadians; Christine Duhaime, a lawyer who specializes in money laundering and has been vocal about lax Canadian enforcement in real estate; and Josh Gordon, a Simon Fraser University professor who penned a paper collecting together academic studies and news accounts he said showed the large role of foreign money in real estate. This is the first rally we've held, said Justin Fung, a member of the months-old group HALT . We're very amateur activists. No income No problem! Irregular B.C. mortgage lending under scrutiny Feds investigating latest B.C. real estate tax evasion allegations Number of 'poor' million-dollar homeowners unusually high in Vancouver: researcher Investigative reporting by Kathy Tomlinson at the Globe and Mail, Sam Cooper at the Province and Ian Young at the South China Morning Post have revealed gaps in money laundering checks, specific examples of individuals who have set up systems to funnel money into Vancouver real estate from Chinese investors while avoiding taxes, and a lack of resources or interest from the Canada Revenue Agency to investigate cases where real estate deals indicate there may be tax evasion. That not the kind of discourse HALT is interested in taking part in, Fung said. The issue can become racially charged, with some members of the public making negative assumptions about all Chinese immigrants. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

country shares: He already knew a little bit of English, which helped, but he was still worried about adapting to his new country, according to CTV. Hanging over his head was the biggest question of all – the people. After a lengthy period of time living in Jordan as a refugee, the Syrian man arrived in Canada on Sept. 20, 2015. He didn't know what his new neighbours would think of somebody from halfway around the world, with different customs and little understanding of the Canadian way of life. But it didn't take long for him to realize that things would be different in Canada. The transition hadn't been very smooth in Jordan, even though that country shares a border with Syria. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

evidence-based policies: This number includes nearly five million Syrians who have fled their country since the outbreak of civil war in March 2011, according to The Chronicle Herald. There never been a time in modern history when so many people have been displaced, said Howard Ramos, who will be visiting New York with his colleague Martha Crago. The summit is being billed as an opportunity to craft a blueprint for a better international response to an ongoing global crisis that had displaced 65.3 million people by the end of 2015. Together with their colleague Michael Ungar, the professors are working with the Canadian Refugee Child, Youth and Family Research Coalition to develop evidence-based policies and interventions to help refugees under the age of 25 settle into Canadian society. While global refugee numbers are currently even greater those from World War II, Canada has successfully resettled — and benefited from — successive waves of refugees since 1945. The coalition is also collaborating with both the federal and provincial governments, as well as service providers across Canada, toward their goal of gathering data and building new approaches. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fee stings: The second year linguistics student says the mandatory fee stings because he already paying for his vehicle and a $560 parking spot at the University of Manitoba. "We're already paying for so much around here at the university and I feel having to be forced to pay for two modes of transportation when the university knows you're only going to be using one is not fair," Savard told CBC New Friday. "It not the right thing to do to students who work really hard for their money -- as does everyone." Winnipeg university students give U-Pass the go-ahead Winnipeg city councillor wants U-Pass bus proposal nixed Savard said the bus isn't an efficient option from his St, according to CBC. Vital home. Luke Savard, 19, discovered the $130 charge on his fall tuition bill and was shocked to learn unlike health and dental fees he could not opt-out. And bus service isn't an option at all for some students living in new developments. The 2014 referendums on the passes were held before they were students Second year International Relations student Nnedi Agu didn't vote in the referendum either but was all smiles when she whipped out her shiny new bus card. "Last year I had to pay like 70 bucks every month and if I add it up that a lot compared to what the U-pass offers," Agu said, but she agrees students who don't or can't use it, should be given more choice. Donny Weng, a first-year engineering student. lives in Bridgwater Lakes where he said transit service isn't running yet. "I think it unfair ... I cannot use it" said Weng, "I'm a new immigrant to Canada ... I have no earnings right now so it a lot for me." On the other side, Weng said he has friends who want and would benefit from a U-Pass but don't qualify for them because they're part-time students. "I know they want to encourage us to take the bus to save money, and protect the environment ... but I should have the option if I would like to buy or not buy." Part of the issue for newer students like Savard and Weng is they never had a say about the U-pass. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

iraqi forces: Obama heads to New York on Sunday for the General Assembly session that opens Monday, his eighth and final as president, according to Metro News. He plans to sit down Monday with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to discuss progress the country has made countering the Islamic State group, a coming Iraqi military operation to take back the city of Mosul from IS militants, and a brewing humanitarian crisis inside Iraq, said Ben Rhodes, Obama deputy national security adviser. On the sidelines of the session, Obama has scheduled meetings with the leaders of Iraq, Nigeria and Colombia and plans to promote trade between the U.S. and Africa. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this week while visiting Baghdad that Iraqi forces aided by the U.S.-led coalition against IS had retaken half the territory that militants once held in the country. Despite a series of major defeats in recent months, IS has maintained its grip on Mosul, Iraq second largest city. He also announced more than $181 million in aid to address a humanitarian crisis that has festered in Iraq as a result of the insurgency. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

journalist i.f: How did you get involved with this project and why is this an opportune time for people to be reminded of the legacy of I.F. Stone Amy Goodman: Fred Peabody, the director, just approached us and said he was interested in looking at I.F. Stone and what is happening today in independent journalism, just like I.F. Stone Weekly that went out, before the Internet, to tens of thousands of people and gave a really inside, factual look, according to Rabble. Stone showed through investigative reporting his motto and what is the title of this film: all governments lie. Goodman and Sheikh were in Toronto for the world premier of All Governments Lie, a new documentary highlighting the legacy of renowned journalist I.F. Stone and role of free press in protecting democracy. He said to journalism students, if you're going to remember three words, all governments lie. Years later the Times would write its mea culpa on page A10 about how they got it wrong -- the constant front page pieces by people like Judith Miller and Michael Gordon alleging weapons of mass destruction based on unnamed sources. And that something that corporate media has to be reminded of, that we are the "fourth estate" not "for-the-state." And especially in times of war, when the media circles the wagons around the White House, the big question for journalists is "are you a patriot " and that means "are you going to question what your government is doing " That the time you need to question the most, as we saw in the lead up to the invasion in Iraq. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

record year: Specifically, 3,418 immigrants touched down in Nova Scotia between January and June, according to The Chronicle Herald. That is more than the 3,403 that called Nova Scotia their new home in 2015, which was a record year. More immigrants came to our shores in the first six months of 2016 than in all of last year, or in any year during the past decade. It is good news. Julie Towers, Nova Scotia office of immigration chief executive officer, told a legislature committee this past week that while the number of newcomers is enhanced by the arrival of Syrian refugees, she believes the province can attain the desired goal of 7,000 immigrants annually. Where there is birth rates are not sufficient to maintain or increase the population, immigration becomes an essential driver of population sustainability which, in turn, is a key factor in supporting economic growth. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

screening immigrants: Her values test proposal is impractical, according to Huffington Post Canada. People can lie to a our immigration system requires ensuring that our border, immigration, and intelligence agencies have the resources they need to effectively do their job of screening candidates and guaranteeing our security. However, I disagree that there is a major problem with the tools employed in screening immigrants. And the best way to integrate new Canadians is to offer them more opportunities into a more prosperous and dynamic society. Conservative MP Kellie Leitch is running for the party leadership. This has been the basis of Canada success for generations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

near-legendary status: McCormack was chief, according to Globe and Mail. His near-legendary status in police circles, however, did not shield him from the scandals and political storms that would hamper his term as chief, from 1989 to 1995. He was one of those leaders that walks among giants, said current Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, who began his policing career as a constable when Mr. He did not shy away from returning fire at his critics, though, in an era when an increasingly multicultural Toronto traditional deference toward police was waning. Not only was Mr. During his tenure, a series of controversies over police shootings of black men divided Canada largest city – as they still do more than 20 years later. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: But their kids and grandkids are seamlessly and completely integrated into Montreal and the only difference is they tend to be trilingual and not just bilingual." The prime minister was taking part in a daylong conference hosted by Canada 2020, which describes itself as a progressive think-tank, according to The Waterloo Record. Asked by the panel moderator what can be done to reduce fear of and discrimination against newcomers, Trudeau replied that what happening in Canada and around the world is "nothing new." Italians and Greeks who settled in the northern part of Montreal and in other Canadian cities "faced tremendous discrimination, tremendous distrust." "This country didn't happen by accident," Trudeau continued. "And it won't continue without effort. Being fearful of immigrants is "nothing new" in Canada and around the world, he said, adding that Italians and Greeks settling in Montreal in the 1950s faced similar kinds of discrimination as do Muslims and other immigrants today. "The first generation is always going to have challenges in integrating," Trudeau said during a panel discussion with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. "There are districts where Italian grandmothers still pretty much only speak Italian and don't speak that much French or English. When we think about integration and success we can't be overly impatient." He said citizens should "keep a solid pressure" to ensure human rights and the country Charter of Rights and Freedoms are respected by all Canadians. He was recently criticized online and in some Canadian media for visiting a mosque in Ottawa where women and men were kept separate. Trudeau also referred to his time visiting places of worship around the country such as mosques and temples. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cbc career: That leaves CBC nearly a year to find a successor, according to Brandon Sun. Many would consider Hanomansing to be the heir apparent. Mansbridge, 68, made headlines last week when he announced on-air that he would step down as CBC chief correspondent and anchor after the Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa next July. As host of Vancouver-produced "CBC News Network with Ian Hanomansing," he won the most recent Canadian Screen Award as Canada top national news anchor. Born in Trinidad, raised in New Brunswick, and with a CBC career launched in Halifax but spent mainly Vancouver, he is in many ways the Canada 150 candidate. He also a familiar face having filled in over the years for Mansbridge on "The National."Plus, in the "because it 2016" era of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the embrace of diversity, he represents the changing face of a multicultural nation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: But their kids and grandkids are seamlessly and completely integrated into Montreal and the only difference is they tend to be trilingual and not just bilingual." The prime minister was taking part in a day-long conference hosted by Canada 2020, which describes itself as a progressive think-tank, according to CTV. Asked by the panel moderator what can be done to reduce fear of and discrimination against newcomers, Trudeau replied that what happening in Canada and around the world is "nothing new." Italians and Greeks who settled in the northern part of Montreal and in other Canadian cities "faced tremendous discrimination, tremendous distrust." "This country didn't happen by accident," Trudeau continued. "And it won't continue without effort. Being fearful of immigrants is "nothing new" in Canada and around the world, he said, adding that Italians and Greeks settling in Montreal in the 1950s faced similar kinds of discrimination as do Muslims and other immigrants today. "The first generation is always going to have challenges in integrating," Trudeau said during a panel discussion with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. "There are districts where Italian grandmothers still pretty much only speak Italian and don't speak that much French or English. When we think about integration and success we can't be overly impatient." He said citizens should "keep a solid pressure" to ensure human rights and the country Charter of Rights and Freedoms are respected by all Canadians. He was recently criticized online and in some Canadian media for visiting a mosque in Ottawa where women and men were kept separate. Trudeau also referred to his time visiting places of worship around the country such as mosques and temples. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian citizens: The 32-year-old from Ethiopia has been an active member of his west-end community for years before getting his Canadian citizenship in 2015 and feels non-citizens should have the right to vote on the civic issues that most directly affect their day-to-day city lives, according to Metro News. I don't think I was any less of a citizen a year ago, Kuchem told Metro. He doesn't see why it had to take so long. Newcomers do the same things as Canadian citizens for civic services and, for that, I think voting matters. Allowing newcomers to vote municipally would increase civic engagement, voter turnouts and ensure councils and school boards better represent their local communities, argue advocates determined to put the issue on the city radar. Instead it a hindrance to engagement . Not everyone is being represented. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fears people: But history has shown that the groups who arrived in Canada in the post-Second World War era were successfully integrated, said Mr, according to Globe and Mail. Trudeau. The concerns and fears people have are nothing new. We have successfully demonstrated that the drawing in of people from around the world has been an extraordinary plus, he said. Khan praised Mr. Mr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fingerprints databases: By Alex Boutilier Ottawa Bureau Reporter Thu., Sept. 15, 2016 OTTAWA—Border officials warn a cyberattack on their facial recognition or fingerprints databases could result in barring innocent travellers from Canada — or letting the wrong people in, according to Toronto Star. In documents prepared for Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in November, Canada Border Services Agency officials said they need to keep pace with emerging security vulnerabilities to systems governing who can enter the country. Every year, approximately 355,000 people from 30 countries provide Canadian officials with fingerprint records and a digital photograph, according to the documents. The agency growing use of biometric data — such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and retinal scans — was cited as an example. Such attacks could disrupt border traffic flows and compromise the integrity of border controls. A malicious cyberattack, for example, could infiltrate the back-end of a biometric identification system and produce false acceptances and/or rejections, reads the document, obtained by the Star under access to information law. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

framework language: Also present will be many of the book contributors from the GTA to share their personal stories and insights on the topic.RSVP online at event is in partnership with The Centre for Women Studies in Education, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants , Noor Cultural Centre, Rexdale Women Centre, Second Story Press and the Feminist History Society, according to Rabble. The panel will feature members of the Book Project Collective who will speak about their recently published anthology Resilience and Triumph: Immigrant Women Tell Their Stories , with an opening address from Eve Haque, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University and author of Multiculturalism Within a Bilingual Framework: Language, Race and Belonging in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ideas: This week Conservative MP Tony Clement unveiled a plan that proved just how out of touch his party still is on national security, according to Huffington Post Canada. They still don't get it: Canadians expect their government to protect not only their security, but also their rights. The Conservatives lost the election last year because they fell out of touch. While our government is focused on working hard to grow the economy for middle class Canadians, Mr. Instead of seeking to inspire Canadians with ideas on how to make Canada better, he seeks to prey on ignorance and fear. Clement has other ideas. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrant-screening proposal: She said that is in part why the party chose Halifax for the location of their fall caucus meeting as well as the next Conservative National Convention in 2018, according to The Chronicle Herald. We'll just keep coming back here, Ambrose said. Speaking with the Chronicle Herald Thursday following a two-day caucus retreat in Halifax, Ambrose said that starts with being present and visible to voters in the region. Conservatives coming back to Halifax for national convention Leitch dismisses critics of her immigrant-screening proposal as 'elites'Conservative leadership hopeful goes after IMF for 'left-wing ideology'Leadership race heats up as Conservative caucus gathers in Halifax Being present and standing up for people, and standing up for the things that matter to people . . . is eventually, hopefully, what will make people look at us in the next election. In an area like Atlantic Canada, with only Liberal MPs, she said having that opposition voice becomes even more important. For her party, Ambrose said that doesn't just mean being a voice for Conservative supporters, but as the official Opposition being a strong voice for everyone in the region who feels they aren't being properly represented by government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leitch: The callous Leitch, who has been insisting lately that we consider a values test for prospective immigrants, simply wants to boost her brand by playing to racist and xenophobic fears of some Conservative party supporters, according to Toronto Star. Modern conservative groups keep questioning immigrants' values because they know their liberal political opponents, who are prone to the same prejudiced scapegoating, will struggle to condemn them. By Desmond Cole Thu., Sept. 15, 2016 Conservative MP and party leadership contender Kellie Leitch doesn't really want a conversation on Canadian values. Many have criticized Leitch proposal by saying it is impractical, since no one person or group can define or determine Canadian values. There are such things as Canadian values, and they explain how our politicians have been peddling a fear of foreigners for the last 150 years. That a nice idea, but in practice we know the values our politicians attempt to sell us are a reflection of our colonial, white, British, monarchical heritage. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

minister: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with London Mayor Sadiq Khan at the Global Progress conference Thursday in Montreal. "There are districts where Italian grandmothers still pretty much only speak Italian and don't speak that much French or English, according to Huffington Post Canada. But their kids and grandkids are seamlessly and completely integrated into Montreal and the only difference is they tend to be trilingual and not just bilingual." The prime minister was taking part in a day-long conference hosted by Canada 2020, which describes itself as a progressive think-tank. Being fearful of immigrants is "nothing new" in Canada and around the world, he said, explaining that Italians and Greeks settling in Montreal in the 1950s faced similar kinds of discrimination as do Muslims and other immigrants today. "The first generation is always going to have challenges in integrating," Trudeau said during a panel discussion with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Asked by the panel moderator what can be done to reduce fear of and discrimination against newcomers, Trudeau replied that what happening in Canada and around the world is "nothing new." This country didn't happen by accident' Italians and Greeks who settled in the northern part of Montreal and in other Canadian cities "faced tremendous discrimination, tremendous distrust." "This country didn't happen by accident," Trudeau continued. "And it won't continue without effort. Trudeau also referred to his time visiting places of worship around the country such as mosques and temples. When we think about integration and success we can't be overly impatient." He said citizens should "keep a solid pressure" to ensure human rights and the country Charter of Rights and Freedoms are respected by all Canadians. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ottawa: Alfredsson will get his citizenship along with hundreds of others as part of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 Legacy Project put together by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada the NHL and the National Hockey League Players Association in Toronto, according to Metro News. Alfredsson, 43, originally from Gothenburg, Sweden spent 17 seasons with the Sens before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings for his final season in the NHL. In 2014, Alfredsson signed a one-day contract to retire as an Ottawa Senator. Alfredsson – the longest-serving captain in Ottawa Senators history – is set to become a Canadian citizen at a special ceremony on Sept. 20. But he wasn't gone from Ottawa long. Alfredsson been back working as senior adviser of hockey operations for the Ottawa Senators and now calls Ottawa home again. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

panel discussion: Being fearful of immigrants is nothing new in Canada and around the world, he said, explaining that Italians and Greeks settling in Montreal in the 1950s faced similar kinds of discrimination as do Muslims and other immigrants today, according to Toronto Star. The first generation is always going to have challenges in integrating, Trudeau said during a panel discussion with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. By The Canadian Press Thu., Sept. 15, 2016 MONTREAL—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used the example of Italian grandmothers in Montreal on Thursday to explain why Canadians shouldn't be overly impatient with the integration of newcomers. There are districts where Italian grandmothers still pretty much only speak Italian and don't speak that much French or English. The prime minister was taking part in a daylong conference hosted by Canada 2020, which describes itself as a progressive think-tank. But their kids and grandkids are seamlessly and completely integrated into Montreal and the only difference is they tend to be trilingual and not just bilingual. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

record year: In 2015, 3,403 people arrived in the province, a record year for immigration, according to CBC. This year has already topped that with 3,418 newcomers making the province their home by the end of June. On Wednesday, the province reported more people have made Nova Scotia home in the first six months of 2016 than during all of last year. Nova Scotia population has never been higher, thanks to immigration More than 1,000 of those newcomers are Syrian refugees who began arriving in December 2015. Welcoming people like never before "They are welcoming people like they never welcomed them before," said Diab. "The support that we have received across this land and across this province from one region to the next has been overwhelming. Diab said the way Nova Scotians welcomed those families seemed to be a turning point for the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.