state oct: And everybody knows what I'm talking about," he said, according to CTV. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Trump campaign adviser, attacked the integrity of voting in heavily Democratic Philadelphia in a CNN interview Sunday. "You want me to that I think the election in Philadelphia and Chicago is going to be fair I would have to be a moron to say that," Giuliani said. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said the only way he could lose Pennsylvania is if there is "cheating," and singled out Philadelphia as a city to watch during a campaign stop in the state Oct. 10. "I hear these horror shows and we have to make sure that this election is not stolen form us and is not taken away from us. Democratic members of Philadelphia city council, the state Senate, and U.S. House, and members of two election watchdog groups joined Monday in defending the integrity of elections in Philadelphia. The speakers did not refer to Trump by name or to Giuliani. A Republican election commissioner, Al Schmidt, also attended and criticized election fraud claims against Philadelphia, the nation fifth-largest city, with a population of 1.5 million. "The real threat to the integrity of elections is irresponsible accusations that undermine confidence in the electoral process," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

stephen sisco: Four other Ramblers each picked up a goal and two assists — Brandon Kosik, Jordan King, Jesse Dunn and Matthew Thorpe, according to The Chronicle Herald. Justin Ritcey faced 50 shots in the Valley net, while the Wildcats managed 27 shots against Darryl McCallum. Matt Lapointe scored two goals — including an empty-netter — and set up another for Amherst, which trailed 4-3 after two periods. Stephen Mariani, Stephen Sisco, Grant Janes and Brett Tidman scored for Valley. Stephen Aces. On home ice Saturday, the Ramblers posted a 4-3 victory over the St. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

time portal: Step into the time portal of New York Tenement Museum, walk on its faded carpets and wander across the ages into the recreated homes of immigrant families named Moore, Gumpertz and Baldizzi, according to Metro News. This year, present and past are colliding here. But in one place these scary strangers are Irish, Italian and German. During group tours, old stories are triggering new debates as modern-day political passions sweep the rickety hallways of this low-rise on the Lower East Side. Consider old calumnies about the Irish — religious fanatics, antagonistic to secular democracy, beholden to foreign spiritual leadership in Rome, and very violent as evidenced by the 119 people killed when a mob torched buildings, attacked blacks and rioted over the Civil War military draft in 1863. The museum has held special workshops for staff — to help guides encourage respectful dialogue."Conversations can get heated," says one guide, Kathleen Fletcher. "In this last year I've probably had people bring up the modern day more often than in four previous years here."One thing that riles visitors sometimes: Comparing their ancestors to today immigrants. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

times: And I don't mean cool in the sense that they are dressing hip and starting to know urban dictionary better than me , but I mean cool in the sense that, they are just super easy going and actually kind of fun to be around -- not to mention, my 64-year-old dad is learning Spanish and travels to Cuba on the regular -- whaaaat !! Cool x 1000, according to Huffington Post Canada. For me, this is a major breakthrough. In fact, in the past two years, I have only been home for a total of three times and each of those three times, there been an emerging trend: "When did my parents get so cool " It a thought I seem to immediately and consistently have while I'm in town. With someone with severe youngest child syndrome, I wouldn't say I had the best relationship with my parents growing up in comparison to my siblings. I felt they didn't get who I was and weren't on board with my life decisions. "A lot of parents will do anything for their children except let them be themselves." - Banksy But this past trip, I had what Oprah calls an "aha" moment. I was always breaching traditional code of conduct in my parents' eyes from what a "proper Tamil girl" should be doing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ur brain: Many believed the "Quantico" star was showing off her privilege, pointing out that being a refugee was "not a choice". @priyankachopra @CNTIndia u r beautiful but use some of ur brain, refugees r not a choice!!!,it a brutal reality millions are facing today— Amit Jadhav October 10, 2016 How did @CNTIndia think this was appropriate I need an explainer & @meanestindian alt cover says it all: offensive, according to Huffington Post Canada. Wrong on all levels. https://t.co/QBvR7Xx0Xj— Lesly October 10, 2016 .@CNTIndia @CNTraveler @Conde Nast I was so offended by your latest cover that I had to create an alternative Meena Kadri October 9, 2016 Following the backlash, Chopra told India NDTV news channel, "I'm really apologetic about sentiments being hurt. The image, which sees the 34-year-old actress wearing a white tank with the words "Refugee," "Immigrant" and "Outsider" crossed out, but "Traveller" still intact, was dubbed "insensitive" and insulting to refugees. I have always been against labels. So, when we had actress Priyanka Chopra wear a T-shirt we created on the cover of our sixth anniversary issue, we had a point to make. I am very affected and feel really horrible, but the message has been misconstrued." She continued, "I'm sorry people saw it like that and they saw it on me." Conde Nast Traveller also issued an official statement, saying the message was interpreted wrong. "At Conde Nast Traveller, we believe that the opening up of borders and the breaking down of walls can help us discover the world, and open up our minds and hearts. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dozen homes: By the end of the day Kurdish forces had retaken some 200 square kilometres , according to the president of Iraq Kurdistan region, according to Brandon Sun. Peshmerga commanders on the ground estimated the offensive retook nine villages and pushed the frontline with IS back eight kilometres . But the forces' hold appeared fragile and the gains largely symbolic. Iraq Kurdish peshmerga fighters led the initial assault, advancing slowly across open fields littered with booby-trapped explosives as plumes of black and orange smoke rose overhead — the opening phase of an unprecedented campaign expected to take weeks if not months, and involve more than 25,000 troops. Some of the villages were so small they comprised no more than a few dozen homes, and most were abandoned. Aid groups have warned of a mass exodus of civilians that could overwhelm refugee camps. And though some troops were less than 30 kilometres from Mosul edges, it was unclear how long it would take to reach the city itself, where more than 1 million people still live. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

panama city: I've been to more than 20 countries this year, according to NOW Magazine. I'm not your average tourist. After crossing another item off my bucket list – a visit to Colombia Amazon – I arrived in Havana from Panama City on September 28. I go where other tourists won't. In 2013, I started Project Love, which provides food, water and basic care packages to needy Cubans.I run a successful web development and photography business with two locations in Toronto. I was recently dodging bullets in the West Bank.I've made many trips to Cuba, visiting different parts of the island from Havana to Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police organizations: For many, it was just right, according to Brandon Sun. The president of one of the largest police organizations in the United States on Monday apologized for historical mistreatment of minorities, calling it a "dark side of our shared history" that must be acknowledged and overcome. For others, it didn't go far enough. Terrence Cunningham, president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, said at the group annual conference that police have historically been a face of oppression, enforcing laws that ensured legalized discrimination and denial of basic rights. Cunningham said today officers are not to blame for past injustices. He was not more specific. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

price: Montoya will almost certainly be up against Mike Condon, the man he beat out for the job as Price backup in training camp, according to Guelph Mercury. Condon was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh at the end of camp to fill in for the injured Matt Murray. "We'll see how that goes," Montoya said with a laugh. It starts in goal, where Al Montoya will make a third straight start in place of the ailing Price when the teams meet Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. Penguins starter Marc-Andre Fleury was pegged to play Monday night at home against Colorado, making Condon the likely starter in Montreal, where he had an up and down rookie campaign playing most of the games after Price blew out a knee last Nov. 25. "I'm sure he'll be excited," said Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher. "He got a good opportunity there in Pittsburgh and I hope he takes advantage of it. The 2015 Hart and Vezina Trophy winner took part in off-ice training and worked for 40 minutes with goalie coach Stephane Waite before the main practice on Monday. I just hope it not night against us." Price is feeling better after missing Montreal first two games with a nasty flu, but needs to regain weight and energy before he can play. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

bavarian arm: Seehofer has long criticized Merkel welcoming approach to migrants last year and is pressing for an annual refugee cap in Germany of 200,000, a call Merkel so far has rejected.A national election is expected next September, and the dispute has been overshadowing conservative preparations for it, according to Metro News. Seehofer told Sunday Bild am Sonntag newspaper that he hopes to resolve the argument this month but said: "I won't give up this core element just so that there is harmony.""I won't sell the soul of the CSU," he was quoted as saying. Horst Seehofer is Bavaria governor and the leader of the Christian Social Union, the Bavarian arm of Merkel Union bloc. Germany saw 890,000 asylum-seekers arrive last year. Seehofer said he was "satisfied" with that development, but insisted there needs to be "a clear limit and firm rules" in case an influx like last year is repeated. The influx has slowed drastically, with only 213,000 newcomers arriving in this year first nine months. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kevin spacey: Later, though, it became possible to draw interesting lines between Trudeau Davos dance card and some important announcements he made after returning home, according to Hamilton Spectator. It was at Davos that Trudeau met Mary Barra, the chief executive officer of General Motors. The skepticism that attended the young prime minister late nights with Bono and Kevin Spacey was healthy and natural. Five months later in Oshawa, Trudeau was on hand when GM announced it will hire up to 750 engineers to develop self-driving cars. Nine months later in Toronto, the two announced the company will build a Toronto technology centre with 400 new jobs over two years, building perhaps to 1,500 jobs down the line. At Davos, Trudeau met Thomson Reuters CEO Jim Smith. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lis: The very good news is that Lisée has promised that if his party manages to win Quebec next election in two years it won't hold another referendum on sovereignty until at least 2022, according to Toronto Star. That a big turnabout for a party founded on the principle of making Quebec independent, and anyone who cares about the unity of Canada should give at least two hearty cheers. Sun., Oct. 16, 2016 There good news and a healthy dose of bad news for the rest of Canada in the selection of Jean-François Lisée as the new leader of the Parti Québécois. The cynics, who know Lisée as a man of highly flexible principles, think he'll junk his promise if he thinks he can get away with it. At the same time, though, under its new leader the PQ is moving firmly to embrace the dark world of identity politics. But as a starting point, it excellent for federalists. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mini aquarium: A group of refugees takes a trip around the inner harbour in Petty Harbour in a wooden Grand Banks dory, according to CBC. Sharing traditions Fishing for Success is a non-profit group that shares and celebrates the traditional fishing knowledge and culture of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The families rowed Grand Banks dories, tasted fishermen cod stew, rinded sticks, and picked up live sea stars and sea urchins at the mini aquarium. Syrian kids meet some of the province sea creatures at the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium. Refugees burned their names into sticks that will later be incorporated into a building. Kimberly Orren, the executive director of Fishing For Success, was thrilled to have so many families on site to share food, experience the ocean and learn some traditional fishing techniques. "Leo has been cooking his fish stew all day and we've invited the new Canadians to share our fishing heritage," she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

oonagh proudfoot: Fewer than four in 10 South Shore and Annapolis Valley candidates were women, according to The Chronicle Herald. But voters made women mayors in a third of Nova Scotia towns on Saturday. Not that many did. CBRM elected three young women, all newcomers to council: Kendra Coombes, Amanda McDougall and Earlene Mac Mullin. Newly elected to council are Wendy Elliott, Jodi Mac Kay and Oonagh Proudfoot. Windsor council is a woman-led majority with Anna Allen at the helm, but Wolfville made history electing five women to the six-member council. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

outshot winnipeg: The Wild came out stronger in the second and outshot Winnipeg 12-2 in the period, according to Globe and Mail. Stewart was known for his energy when he arrived in Minnesota via trade in 2015 and helped the Wild to the Western Conference semifinals. Louis on Thursday and was booed off the home ice following the first period Saturday after Wheeler tipped home a shot from Dustin Byfuglien with 2.6 seconds left. Stewart played 56 games for Boudreau in Anaheim last season, scoring eight goals with 12 assists. After a quick review, the officials' call stood as a good goal. The big forward shot from left of the crease deflected off Ehlers' skate and crossed the line before Hutchinson swiped the puck away. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

winnipeg jets: Stewart scored to start the comeback and assisted on Matt Dumba power-play goal that tied it, then Staal capped the three-goal second period to lead 3-2. "I have high praise for Stew and what he does," Dumba said. "Tonight, he showed why he so valuable, according to Hamilton Spectator. He contributed lots and really got this ball rolling." Stewart was known for his exuberance when he arrived in Minnesota via trade in 2015 and helped the Wild to the Western Conference semifinals. Stewart had a goal, an assist and finished his second period with a fight, while Staal got his first goal with his new team to help the Wild overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Saturday night. Stewart played 56 games for new Wild coach Bruce Boudreau in Anaheim last season, scoring eight goals with 12 assists. After a quick review, the officials' call stood as a good goal. The big forward shot from left of the crease deflected off Ehlers' skate and crossed the line before goalie Michael Hutchinson swiped the puck away. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration authorities: Since last November, the federal government has been revoking citizenship for similar violations, in the interest of maintaining the integrity of the immigration system — all without giving anyone the benefit of a hearing, according to The Waterloo Record. Yet Ms. Then why is she allowed to sit in the House of Commons By her own admission her mother lied to immigration authorities to gain access to Canada, a violation of Bill C-24. Monsef still sits in the House of Parliament and the leader of our country, Prime Minister Trudeau, is doing nothing, nor would it seem is the Department of Immigration led by John McCallum. Did he or John McCallum allow Ms. Trudeau promised a more open, honest system of government, yet here he is setting a double standard for citizenship based on position. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

news agency: But the rise of the Islamic State group and the drop in global oil prices has caused growing concerns in this major OPEC member, according to Brandon Sun. Kuwait state-run television station and its news agency announced the parliament dissolving on Sunday afternoon, just a few hours after government officials held an emergency meeting. Parliaments typically don't serve out their full terms in the stalwart U.S. ally, but lawmakers elected in Kuwait last vote in 2013 largely sided with the government as they served in the wake of Arab Spring protests. The Cabinet was expected to resign, as those sitting on the 12-member board also likely will be contesting their parliamentary seats. In his decree, Kuwait ruling emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah said "regional circumstances" and "security challenges" required dissolving parliament. A caretaker government was expected to be announced in the coming hours. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

winnipeg jets: Stewart scored to start the comeback and assisted on Matt Dumba power-play goal that tied it, then Staal capped the three-goal second period to lead 3-2. "I have high praise for Stew and what he does," Dumba said. "Tonight, he showed why he so valuable, according to The Waterloo Record. He contributed lots and really got this ball rolling." Stewart was known for his exuberance when he arrived in Minnesota via trade in 2015 and helped the Wild to the Western Conference semifinals. Stewart had a goal, an assist and finished his second period with a fight, while Staal got his first goal with his new team to help the Wild overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Saturday night. Stewart played 56 games for new Wild coach Bruce Boudreau in Anaheim last season, scoring eight goals with 12 assists. After a quick review, the officials' call stood as a good goal. The big forward shot from left of the crease deflected off Ehlers' skate and crossed the line before goalie Michael Hutchinson swiped the puck away. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

age adults: Between November 2015 and the end of July 2016, 1,421 Syrian refugees arrived in New Brunswick, according to CTV. Of those, 583 are over 18-years-old, and 103 of them are employed. Now in New Brunswick, attention has turned towards getting more newcomers employed, to keep them on the east coast. Finding employment for the other 80% is now the challenge. "I think having 20% the working age adults connected to the labour market is a great success, given they've only been here for eight to 10 months, says New Brunswick Multicultural Council executive director Alex Leblanc. "The ideal scenario right now is that the Syrians are able to work part-time while also developing the language for long term integration. He says he been told by Ottawa, if New Brunswick wants to continue accepting newcomers to the region, the province will need to improve its retention rate. So if an employer has part-time jobs, or if they're looking at creating a position, engage with the multicultural association in your region." The minister responsible for training and labour, Donald Arseneault says the current employment numbers are expected, but they need to be improved. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

beall: A confidential source attended meetings of a militia group called the Kansas Security Force in an investigation of its activities against Muslims in southwestern Kansas, according to Hamilton Spectator. The suspects conspired to detonate a bomb at a Garden City apartment complex where Somali-Americans were among roughly 120 residents, Beall said. Acting U.S. attorney Tom Beall said Curtis Wayne Allen, 49; Patrick Eugene Stein, 47; and Gavin Wayne Wright, 49, are members of a small group that calls itself "the Crusaders." The arrests were the culmination of an eight-month FBI investigation that took agents "deep into a hidden culture of hatred and violence," Beall said. The men, who were arrested on Friday morning, performed surveillance of the apartment building and prepared a manifesto, Beall said. Eric Jackson, special agent in charge of the Kansas City, Mo., FBI field office, said the Crusaders has militia and sovereign citizen ties. If convicted, the men could be sentenced to up to life in federal prison without parole. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

beliefs prosecutors: Prosecutors said the men don't yet have attorneys, according to Metro News. The suspects planned to detonate truck bombs around a small apartment complex where about 120 Somali residents live, according to the complaint. The men are members of a small militia group that calls itself "the Crusaders," and whose members espouse sovereign citizen, anti-government, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant extremist beliefs, according to the complaint. Prosecutors also said the men talked about attacking some of the area churches that have helped settle refugees and helped them get jobs at Tyson Foods, the meat packing company that has drawn a diverse immigrant population to the area. But he says he likes it in Garden City and wants "to stay a long time. Hundreds of Somalians, Malaysians, Burmese and others gathered around FBI agents and law enforcement officers for a briefing early Saturday, The Wichita Eagle reported only answer I can give you about why this happened is that they wanted to attack your religious beliefs," Police Chief Michael Utz said. "But you need to know that whether you are an immigrant or not, you are all Garden Citians.""Some of you have said you can't go to your mosque to pray, or that you can't go to your homes because you are afraid," Utz said. "But we and the sheriff and the FBI are here to say that you are safe in Garden City, and safe in the United States of America."Dalma Ali Warsame, a 34-year-old Somalian, said Somalia had no government "and no safety," which was why he came to the U.S. Now he has a wife and two daughters, ages 1 and 3, who are frightened, as is he. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian values: Kellie Leitch asks supporters if we should screen immigrants for cultural values Her leadership ambitions have been known for several months, and she was a registered candidate before Saturday announcement, according to CBC. First elected in 2011, Leitch has received attention in recent months for her stance on immigration and a call for "Canadian values." She has said immigrants and refugees should be screened for "anti-Canadian values." Following her campaign launch, Leitch told reporters the other candidates want to talk about values, but aren't necessarily willing to do anything about it. "What I'm focused on today is face-to-face interviews," she said. "Right now, only one in five individuals is receiving a face-to-face interview with an immigration officer." Former veterans affairs minister Erin O'Toole launched his campaign on Friday, joining the other registered candidates in the race against MPs Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Michael Chong, Deepak Obhrai and Brad Trost. Leitch made the announcement in Collingwood, Ont., which is in her Simcoe-Grey riding. Ontario MP Kellie Leitch speaks to reporters after officially launching her campaign to become leader of the federal Conservative Party. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

european union: By Anthony Faiola The Washington Post Fri., Oct. 14, 2016 DIAVATA REFUGEE CAMP, GREECE—When Europe abruptly closed its land borders last Spring to refugees fleeing war, it made a much-heralded promise: Wealthy nations across the European Union would take in tens of thousands of desperate Syrians and Iraqis who had made it as far as near-bankrupt Greece only to find themselves trapped, according to Toronto Star. But one by one, those nations have reneged, turning primitive camps into dire symbols of Europe broken pledge. Because of its location, Greece has beared the brunt of the Syrian refugee crisis. Amid allegations of mismanagement by the Greek government, a site on the grounds of an abandoned toilet paper factory still lacks basic heat, even as nighttime temperatures dip into the low 50s. A 14-year-old Syrian girl was recently raped. Mosquitos infest the white canvas tents of refugee families stranded here for months. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

evin prison: It happened as she was about to board a plane to Ireland, where her daughter lives, according to CTV. Behkish said security agents did not tell her why they stopped her from boarding and took her passport at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport on Sept. 16. Mansoureh Behkish, who been jailed several times for her past advocacy work, had her passport confiscated indefinitely and without explanation by authorities. She was told that in order to get her passport back she must report to Evin revolutionary tribunal court, located in the same complex as the notorious Evin Prison where she has several times been incarcerated for her human rights advocacy work. I am aware that resisting injustice and oppression has a price, and I am prepared for it. It is possible that, during the interrogation, they might arrest me, or threaten me with a heavier sentence, which I would strongly protest, Behkish wrote in an open letter. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

independence day: Those steps have included joining the European Union and NATO in 2004 and becoming a respected member of most of the world most important organizations, like the United Nations, according to The Chronicle Herald. Last week, Kersti Kaljulaid, 46, a former EU budget auditor, mother of two and a grandmother was elected president of Estonia. The swearing in this month of the country first woman president and the opening of a national museum in the university city of Tartu marked more steps in the tiny country evolution since the split with the USSR in 1991. Next year Estonia will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union and in 2018 it will celebrate its 100th Independence Day on Feb. 24. In recent years, Estonia has placed great emphasis on innovation, particularly in the area of computerization and it now prides itself in operating an e-government and having initiated electronic voting in Europe and developing Skype. Independence was interrupted by Soviet and German occupations after 1940. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.