home country: Kozak was in his early 20s and studying forestry at the University of Sopron, located roughly 15 kilometres from the Austrian border, according to Vancouver Courier. His home country was in the midst of a two-week uprising against Soviet rule that was on the precipice of total collapse and defeat. The date was Nov. 4, 1956 around 4 p.m. It began on Oct. 23, now recognized as a national holiday in Hungary, when more than 20,000 protesters demanded democratic reform and freedom from Communist rule in the nation capital of Budapest. The Soviets initially began withdrawing their forces. It was a very, very difficult time in my life, Kozak recalled. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

life experiences: As Razorback student-athletes we have a platform to do that." After Arkansas' 79-32 win over Oklahoma Baptist, Razorbacks coach Jimmy Dykes said he'd met with the players several times to discuss their plans to protest. "They had very, very strong, well-informed, educated opinions based on their real life experiences, their real life emotions," Dykes said. "I am very, very proud of them." Many Arkansas fans took to social media to express their dismay over the protest, and Republican Gov, according to The Waterloo Record. Asa Hutchinson retweeted a post from a state lawmaker who called the players' protest disrespectful. Players Jordan Danberry, Tatiyana Smith, Kiara Williams, Jailyn Mason, Yasmeen Ratliff and Briunna Freeman, who are all black, locked arms and kneeled as the anthem played and a colour guard presented the U.S and Arkansas flags. "Recently you all know that there been a lot of killings from police officers of African-Americans and other minorities," Danberry told the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . "Me and my teammates took a kneel today during the national anthem to speak for those who are oppressed. But Long, a former chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, defended the players' right to protest. He said the athletic department would stand behind the players' right to free speech. "University campuses are places of learning and thus places where differences of opinion and varying perspectives are recognized," Long said in a statement. "We respect the rights of our student-athletes and all individuals to express themselves on important issues in our nation." By The Associated Press (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

school: For every book sold through the board or school websites, Orca will donate $10 to local settlement agencies to help Syrian refugees settle into schools and the community, a board news release said, according to Guelph Mercury. The picture book by Canadian children author Margriet Ruurs was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, who was discovered by chance by Ruurs, the release said. The public school board has teamed up with Orca Book Publishers to raise funds by selling a newly published book, Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family Journey, through school and board websites. She was immediately captivated by the strong narrative quality of Badr art, and, using many of Badr already-created pieces, she set out to tell a story about the Syrian refugee crisis. With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her family set out to walk to freedom. Stepping Stones tells the story of Rama and her family, who are forced to flee their once peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging in their homeland. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

u.s.-canada border: The letter said the resolution of these issues will require a "horizontal approach" involving several departments and agencies. "This will be necessary in order for the government of Canada to arrive at workable and sustainable solutions that facilitate the ability of First Nation community members to cross the U.S.-Canada border and, at the same time, take into consideration issues such as status, international sovereignty and security," it said, according to The Waterloo Record. The results of the discussions between the representative and First Nations will shape the work of an interdepartmental committee of senior officials, the ministers said, adding it will be done in keeping with the government commitment to foster a nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples. In a joint letter written in response to a Senate committee study, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, Immigration Minister John McCallum and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale say the adviser and First Nations will discuss significant and complex challenges. The Senate committee on aboriginal peoples, chaired by Sen. It noted First Nations believe they should be able to freely cross the Canada-U.S. border, citing a right conferred on them in the 1794 Jay Treaty between Britain and the U.S. Dyck said Friday she is keen to see who will be named as the special adviser. "I was pleased to see the minister is going to appoint a special representative," she said. "She hasn't actually named someone yet and I'm assuming the naming of the actual person will presumably come soon." The committee listed some possible solutions, she said, noting it would seem reasonable for people who cross the border regularly to do so more quickly. "For example, we used the example of the Nexus card," Dyck said. "Instead of having to stand in line, you would have a shorter line you could go to, to get through that line more quickly." —Follow @kkirkup on Twitter By Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press Lillian Dyck, outlined border crossing issues in its June report. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ways politics: The federal Liberals were on the defensive, both for their fundraising practices and also for blazing a fiscal path that shows no end to deficits, according to Guelph Mercury. But they countered with some serious policy: immigration measures, a new infrastructure plan, foreign investment changes, loan guarantees for Newfoundland Muskrat Falls project and the naming of enough independent senators to give that new group of free-thinkers a plurality in the upper house. It was a sustained moment of common purpose in the middle of a week that was notable for its intensity. Here are three ways politics affected Canadians this week: IMMIGRATION The government has announced its immigration targets for 2017. The mix of newcomers will be different. Despite extensive pressure to increase levels and indications from ministers that it would happen, Canada aims to take in 300,000 newcomers next year — the same as 2016, although slightly more than the levels we saw under the Conservative government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

basescu: Moldova was part of Romania until 1940, according to Metro News. As Romania president from 2004 to 2014, Basescu promoted closer ties with Moldova and said the neighbouring countries should reunite. Traian Basescu and his wife, Maria, were given citizenship after taking an oath at the Moldovan embassy in Bucharest. Hundreds of thousands of Moldovans became eligible for Romanian citizenship during his presidency. Basescu strongly supports Moldova moving closer to the European Union."I'm convinced that Moldova has one way to go.... toward the West...toward the EU and why not... toward Romania if Moldovan citizens want it that way," he said after obtaining dual citizenship. Basescu is running for the Senate in Romania Dec. 11 parliamentary elections."I have to admit, I also have political options in Moldova," he said, declining to elaborate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Thu., Nov. 3, 2016 More than a week after Ottawa announced it would bring in Yazidi refugees within four months, the community and its supporters are still waiting for details of Canada resettlement plan, according to Toronto Star. After a long period of silence, we were happy to see the Canadian government taking action. Ottawa has commited to resettling vulnerable Yazidi refugees in Canada. But they are keeping us in the dark, said Majed El Shafie, founder of Toronto One Free World International, which has teams on the ground in Iraq and Syria who have been helping persecuted minorities in the region. El Shafie, who came to Canada as a refugee from Egypt in 2002, was among 11 community groups and leaders who held a news conference Wednesday calling on the government to provide concrete targets and a timeline of its plan. The government needs to be open and honest about how many they are bringing in, what the process is choosing the refugees and how they are going to resettle them in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cypriot refugee: David Kittos, an expert photographer and former Cypriot refugee, says he never gave permission and never would give permission for his photo to be used in the ad, according to CBC. Donald Trump Jr. compares refugees to poisoned Skittles Trump proposes 'extreme vetting' for immigrants to U.S. "The image, the way it was used is reprehensible," said Kittos from his home in Surrey, England, in an interview with CBC News. "It ignoring the plight of the refugees and it completely unacceptable that someone who was born into privilege would steal my picture and use it to make this political point." Dangerous Skittles On Sept. 19, Trump Jr. posted Kittos photo with the caption: "If I had a bowl of Skittles and I told you just three would kill you, would you take a handful That our Syrian refugee problem." Donald Trump Jr. tweeted this campaign ad on Sept. 19. Now, the man who took the photo is suing Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence for copyright infringement. It has since been removed from Twitter. While Trump position is popular with some Americans, his eldest son tweet ignited outrage on social media. "Sorry kid. Trump election campaign has called for "extreme vetting" of immigrants to the U.S., especially Muslims, to help weed out anyone who could be a danger to American citizens. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fifth-floor unit: I'm so frustrated," said Kubeia, 50, finally resorting to calling the media to publicize her story Thursday, according to Hamilton Spectator. She has set up buckets and bowls all over her two-floor apartment at 1220 Upper Wentworth St. to catch the drips. The mother of three has tried to compel her landlord to deal with the many leaks in her subsidized Mountain apartment since August — to no avail. "I can't take it anymore. Plastic tarps are fastened to parts of the ceiling where the water is seeping through. There a smell of humidity throughout the three-bedroom, fifth-floor unit where Kubeia and her three daughters have lived for six years. Plastic covers her furniture. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government increase: Government sponsored refugees have all of that taken care of by the federal government, said Mills, according to CBC. This year about 20,000 people were brought into the country as government-assisted refugees, in 2015 nearly 10,000 refugees were sponsored by the federal government. The changes to Canada immigration program will see the federal government increase the number of privately sponsored refugees to 16,000 in 2017, while the number of government sponsored refugees is being rolled back to 7,500. "It just a little disappointing that the federal government responsibility — those numbers are smaller than actually we thought they would be," said Gerry Mills director of operations for ISANS. Canada declining target for refugees 'doesn't add up' for immigration advocate Privately sponsored refugees arrive in Canada with financial help from community groups who pay for their travel and help them with housing, clothing and other basic needs. Responsibility to support refugees Canada will also increase the number of skilled workers, businesspeople and caregivers it allows in. "It good for the economy, it good for demographics, it good for the country, but we also need to take our responsibility in the world for supporting refugees," Mills told Information Morning. From 2011 to 2015, 260,000 immigrants were accepted into Canada. In total the base number of immigrants allowed into the country will increase to 300,000 in 2017. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

arianna huffington: Lohan still looks like Lohan, according to Guelph Mercury. But Lohan now sounds like Laetitia Casta doing an impression of Arianna Huffington. Veeird. Or maybe it Kate Middleton pretending to be Penelope Cruz. Lohan new speaking style emerged this week in a video that quickly baffled fans, celebrities, speech pathologists, extraterrestrials and the local populations in at least a dozen countries that wondered if she was mocking them. Or a telemarketer from Long Island imagining life as an olive farmer from Andalusia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

guard j.p: No. 7 Xavier put together one of the finest seasons in its history, one that ended with one of its biggest disappointments, according to The Waterloo Record. A second-round loss to Wisconsin during the NCAA Tournament ended the run prematurely. These Musketeers have gotten accustomed to the breakthroughs. And now, the Musketeers are back for an encore. "We talked about it as a team," guard J.P. Macura said. "We figured we're going to come back stronger this year and kind of put it past us." Xavier returns the nucleus of a team that went 28-6, was ranked No. 5 for five weeks — the highest ranking in school history — and finished second behind Villanova in the Big East. Their burst into national prominence prepared them for more of the same. "We've already had that experience, going through it for a year," junior guard Trevon Bluiett said. "It kind of like we know what to expect rather than just running around like chickens. The Musketeers went 6-1 against Top 25 teams and 3-0 against Top 10 teams, and got the first NCAA No. 2 seed in school history. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hot-button subject: How many newcomers should be admitted, who gets in, where do they go and how should we help them — these are fair, if contentious, questions even in one of the most open and tolerant countries on Earth, according to Hamilton Spectator. The federal government knows this well and acted wisely on Monday when it held the line on its 2017 immigration targets. But it is also a nation where immigration remains a hot-button subject. And it made this decision despite the recent call from its own Advisory Council on Economic Growth to aggressively boost annual immigration by a staggering 50 per cent over the next five years — to 450,000 newcomers. While Immigration Minister John McCallum didn't shut the door on the higher target, he opted to keep the goal for 2017 the same as in 2016: 300,000 newcomers. Those would mean levels never seen before in Canadian history but were justified, according to the advisory panel, because they would spur growth that would enrich us all. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

maryam monsef: Maryam Monsef said in September she had recently found out she was born in Iran and not in Afghanistan as her mother had always told her, according to Toronto Star. That prompted some people, including Conservative MP Tony Clement, to say she should step down from her position pending an inquiry into her citizenship application. By The Canadian Press Thu., Nov. 3, 2016 OTTAWA—People who are criticizing the federal minister of democratic institutions in a flap over her country of birth are playing political games, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. But Trudeau said people shouldn't be mixing Monsef story with those of people who have lied to get into the country. Article Continued Below Trudeau said that sometimes when people are fleeing war — as in Monsef case — there is not always perfect clarity on which side of the border one is born. People are mixing very different situations for political reasons, he told reporters. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ottawa office: We started almost immediately, providing a tax cut to the middle class and raising taxes on the top one per cent of Canadians in order to cut the taxes of the middle class, he told the Chronicle Herald during a one-on-one interview in his Ottawa office, according to The Chronicle Herald. We're also investing $120 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years; we're seeing the results of that now. The Trudeau government, sworn in on Nov. 4, 2015, has delivered on a number of its election promises since being elected in the 42nd general election — Brison said that something he proud of. The first phase has been announced, the second phase is coming. He also pointed to more than $60 million worth of commitments made through the strategic investment fund, including the Nova Scotia Community College, Dalhousie school of architecture and the Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise. For the region specifically, Brison touted the Atlantic Growth Strategy aimed at creating more jobs and spurring economic growth in the region, in part through infrastructure investments. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

population base: M-39 proposes that the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration undertake a study on immigration to Atlantic Canada, according to The Chronicle Herald. It would look at issues surrounding population retention and immigration such as the challenges associated with an aging and diminishing population base, the retention of current residents and the challenges of retaining new immigrants, how to increase immigration to the region as well as an analysis of the Atlantic immigration pilot program which will see an additional 2,000 federal stream immigrants come to the region this year. The motion, M-39, was put forward in September by Alaina Lockhart, New Brunswick MP Liberal for Fundy Royal. The committee would report its findings within one year. The Atlantic provinces have had a much lower rate of immigration than the rest of the country, and the negative repercussions of this are very obvious. During two hours of debate on the motion, MPs from both sides of the house expressed their support. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

press conference: Those critics are conflating a standard refugee story with deliberate acts of omission used to gain citizenship through fraudulent declarations, he added. "It disappointing to see people spreading misinformation and trying to torque up an issue that simply isn't important," Trudeau said, according to CTV. Monsef grew up in Peterborough, Ont. after fleeing Afghanistan with her mother and sisters, and was elected just over a year ago. Speaking at a press conference nearly a year to the day after he and his cabinet were sworn in, Trudeau defended Monsef, the minister for democratic institutions, and said it common for people from conflict zones to be unclear about where, precisely, they were born. "This is a situation in which people are conflating for political reasons the very real situation that so many refugees face - of fleeing from conflict situations where there is not always perfect clarity on which side of a border one is born on or the conditions in which one is raised," Trudeau said. In September, the Globe and Mail revealed she was actually born in Mashhad, Iran, just across the border from Herat, where she thought she was born. Monsef said she was upset with her mother for not telling her sooner, but that Iran didn't consider her to be a citizen since her parents were Afghan. Monsef knew she had spent part of her childhood in Iran, but has always said she was Afghan-born. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

russian nationality: By Associated Press Thu., Nov. 3, 2016 MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded Russian citizenship to action film actor Steven Seagal, the Kremlin said Thursday, according to Toronto Star. The 64-year-old Seagal has been a regular visitor to Russia in recent years and has accompanied Putin to several martial arts events, as well as vocally defending the Russian leader policies and criticizing the U.S. government. Putin has awarded Russian citizenship to the actor. Seagal is the latest in a string of foreign celebrities to be awarded Russian nationality by the Kremlin in recent years. Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday that Seagal has been insistent for a long time in asking to be granted Russian citizenship, adding that he is known for his warm feelings to our country, he never made a secret of it, and he also a well-known actor, which gave grounds to make him a Russian citizen. Others include French actor Gerard Depardieu and U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seagal: Seagal is the latest in a string of foreign celebrities to be awarded Russian nationality by the Kremlin in recent years, according to CTV. Others include French actor Gerard Depardieu and U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. The 64-year-old Seagal has been a regular visitor to Russia in recent years and has accompanied Putin to several martial arts events, as well as vocally defending the Russian leader policies and criticizing the U.S. government. Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday that Seagal "has been insistent for a long time in asking to be granted Russian citizenship," adding that "he is known for his warm feelings to our country, he never made a secret of it, and he also a well-known actor, which gave grounds to make him a Russian citizen." Seagal did not immediately comment, though he has previously offered fulsome praise of Putin in numerous appearances on Russian state media. He also visited Russian ally and neighbour Belarus in August and sampled local vegetables with President Alexander Lukashenko. Seagal called Putin "one of the greatest world leaders if not the greatest world leader alive today" in a 2013 interview with the Russian state-owned TV channel RT. "He cares more about Russia than anybody I know and he not afraid to stand up and do what needs to get done." Besides his martial arts engagements with Putin, Seagal, who is Buddhist, has been a regular visitor to Buddhist regions of Russia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump supporter: At the event, he pointed to a Ku Klux Klan-affiliated newspaper this week running an editorial praising Trump, and a robo call placed in Utah against him by a white nationalist Trump supporter this week, according to CTV. The Trump campaign denounced both. McMullin said at the University of Utah that the rise of Republican Donald Trump this campaign has illustrated a lingering problem in the United States with bigotry, racism and misogyny. "When we have a presidential candidate who brags about grabbing women by their private parts and brags about how he can get away with it because he famous, we still have a problem with sexism," McMullin told university students. "When one of our major parties is offering up a leader who thinks that way and speaks that way and who attacks people based on the colour of their skin or their faith... that tells us something about where we are." McMullin has a chance to win enough conservative votes in Utah to defeat Trump and become the first non-Republican to win the state in nearly a half century, polls show. White nationalist William Johnson on Wednesday cancelled his robo call, apologizing for a "mean-spirited message" that included calling McMullin a "closet homosexual." McMullin called them "baseless" lies earlier this week. Shah reasserted the campaign belief that Trump campaign was behind the "desperate whisper campaign" and called on Trump to apologize. His spokeswoman Rina Shah said in a statement Wednesday in response to the apology that the damage has already been done since the robo calls ran since Monday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

u.s .,: Sam Rashid, guitarist with the Toronto/Hamilton band Pet Sun, said the move could prove financially devastating for bands like his, according to Metro News. It already expensive enough as it is to tour the U.S., he said, adding that most musicians feel like they have perform there to break in and make a living. The fee for the form to do that will jump to $460 from $325 per petition, starting Dec. 3. Our market only so big here, he said. She and bandmate Nicholas Murray are beginning to tour more and were planning on heading south at the end of next summer. Rosina Kazi, a member of the Toronto Electronic duo lal, said the increased fees are definitely a concern for smaller acts like hers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

work opportunities: Efforts are also underway to find employment for newcomers, including work in their fields of expertise, according to CBC. There a lot of talent, skills and abilities that our province could benefit from.'- Getachew Woldeyesus, Regina Open Door Society settlement and family services manager "Foreign credentials recognition is a huge issue," Woldeyesus said. "It not uncommon to find people that are not working in their field or under-employed." He said that some work opportunities require language skills that many of the refugees have yet to attain. "There a lot of talent, skills and abilities that our province could benefit from, from this group of newcomers," he said. "We are really hoping that employers will continue to work with us." Tutors help through library program One of the places providing language assistance is the Regina Public Library, which matches volunteer tutors with people learning English. He said many youngsters have progressed rapidly with their language skills. "When talking to them, you would feel that they'd been here a very long time," he said. Literacy supervisor Alice Samkoe said Reginans were quick to respond to requests for additional volunteers. Alice Samkoe with the Regina Public Library said about 250 volunteer tutors are part of its program providing language assistance to newcomers. The library went from a pool of 130 tutors in December 2015 to 250 by March. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

marketing certificate: It was a very well recognized school, with more than 50 years as an iconic institution for design in Latin America, according to NOW Magazine. It was a great school, but unfortunately, with all the issues and problems in my country, it closed its doors some years ago. I supervise five designers and all the work they do for the different brands that belong to Sunwing, from flyers and brochures to newspaper, online and social media ads.I studied design at the Newman Design Institute in Caracas, Venezuela. When I came to Canada five years ago, I got a marketing certificate at George Brown Continuing Education. I consider that agency my school in terms of advertising. I used to work as an art director for the ad agency J. Walter Thompson in Venezuela. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

monsef story: That prompted some people, including Conservative MP Tony Clement, to say she should step down from her position pending an inquiry into her citizenship application, according to The Waterloo Record. But Trudeau said people shouldn't be mixing Monsef story with those of people who have lied to get into the country. "People are mixing very different situations for political reasons," he told reporters. Maryam Monsef said in September she had recently found out she was born in Iran and not in Afghanistan as her mother had always told her. Trudeau said that sometimes when people are fleeing war — as in Monsef case — "there is not always perfect clarity on which side of the border one is born." People should not mix those cases with "very deliberate acts of omission or dishonesty in trying to get Canadian citizenship through fraudulent declarations or attestations," Trudeau said. By The Canadian Press Certain refugee-rights groups have said the federal government has revoked the citizenship of some people who are in a position similar to Monsef's. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

school yard: Trump, delivering a get-out-the-vote speech in the Philadelphia suburbs with less than a week to go before Election Day. "It is never okay when a 12-year-old girl or boy is mocked, bullied or attacked" in the school yard, she argued, but it is "absolutely unacceptable when it is done by someone with no name hiding on the internet. "Related Items Articles Clinton campaign taps star power as Trump goes it alone"We have to find a better way to talk to each other, to disagree with each other, to respect each other," she said, according to Brandon Sun. The highly personal speech, which also touched on conversations with her young son, her marriage and her own experience as an immigrant, appeared aimed at humanizing her husband in front of an audience of suburban women who are critical to Trump hopes in Pennsylvania and other key states. Her description of the perils of social media seemed at odds with her husband divisive and bullying rhetoric throughout the campaign."Our culture has gotten too mean and too rough, especially to children and teenagers," said Mrs. For years, Trump has used his Twitter account to berate and insult his rivals along with reporters, pundits and others who he feels have slighted him. Nonetheless, Mrs. Some educators have even described a so-called "Trump effect" increase in bullying inspired by Trump bombastic rhetoric. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seagal: Seagal is the latest in a string of foreign celebrities to be awarded Russian nationality by the Kremlin in recent years, according to The Waterloo Record. Others include French actor Gerard Depardieu and U.S. boxer Roy Jones Jr. The 64-year-old Seagal has been a regular visitor to Russia in recent years and has accompanied Putin to several martial arts events, as well as vocally defending the Russian leader policies and criticizing the U.S. government. Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday that Seagal "has been insistent for a long time in asking to be granted Russian citizenship," adding that "he is known for his warm feelings to our country, he never made a secret of it, and he also a well-known actor, which gave grounds to make him a Russian citizen." Seagal did not immediately comment, though he has previously offered fulsome praise of Putin in numerous appearances on Russian state media. He also visited Russian ally and neighbour Belarus in August and sampled local vegetables with President Alexander Lukashenko. Seagal called Putin "one of the greatest world leaders if not the greatest world leader alive today" in a 2013 interview with the Russian state-owned TV channel RT. "He cares more about Russia than anybody I know and he not afraid to stand up and do what needs to get done." Besides his martial arts engagements with Putin, Seagal, who is Buddhist, has been a regular visitor to Buddhist regions of Russia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.