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lindsay lohan: The listing on the website reads: "Lindsay Lohan, the actress and nightclub owner can now add apparel designer and philanthropist to her resume. "The campaign, I Only Speak Lilohan is a nod to the viral moment her new and mysterious accent is having on the internet and was a way for the young star to give back to two charities that have meant the world to her ... Now it your turn to speak "Lilohan" and also give back to organisations that need your help!" And Lindsay added her own comments: "I wanted to turn a silly viral event into something positive for the world, according to Hamilton Spectator. I speak 'Lilohan' in order to voice support for AFAD and Caudwell Children; two charities incredibly close to my heart." The 'Mean Girls' star has fulfilled her promise of releasing a range of apparel relating to her new accent, by selling t-shirts, tops and sweatshirts which feature the words 'I only speak Lilohan'. She told the Daily Mail.com: "Represent and I decided to make the t-shirts to turn mainstream media into something positive for the it would be a nice thing to do. "The shirts will support young children suffering and help raise money for Turkey to help with Syrian refugees, I'm very excited we could make this happen! The design was a team effort we all put some ideas into it." Lindsay creations start at $24.99 and the money raised will be split between two charities - Caudwell Children, which gives support and equipment to help disabled children and their families, and the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey , which supports Syrian refugees whilst also helping to protect people from earthquakes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

citizenship ceremony: But as soon as we did that national anthem and you look at the certificate in your hand, you know it real, it something you ve worked hard for, the new Canadian said in an interview, according to Metro News. Abdelmonem, 26, was one of 47 new Canadians sworn in during a citizenship ceremony at the Halifax Central Library on Tuesday. Honestly, I woke up and I was in a daze that it was just not real. He said his parents made many sacrifices to send him to Canada from his birth nation of Egypt when he was 18. You dont get the same freedom or the same people anywhere. Canada is wicked. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

election: Connor Franta Connor Franta November 3, 2016 It been horrible, especially the VP, said Franta of Trump vice-presidential running mate, former Indiana governor Mike Pence, while recently in Toronto to speak at the annual 20,000-student We Day youth rally, according to Huffington Post Canada. Connor Franta speaks at We Day in Toronto. But the U.S. election has him as freaked out as everyone else. i cant stop thinking about how scary this election is. pls vote and make sure everyone around you is as well. we can only win this together. Photo Getty I mean, Donald Trump is horrible in so many ways but apparently Pence is incredibly homophobic and I dont think that been highlighted a lot during this election. Pence anti-LGBTQ background has had little traction compared to Trump ceaseless scandals. Again there are so many issues to deal with that it not like they need to talk about LGBTQ rights over others but it has for some reason been kind of been swept aside even in the Democratic party, Franta says. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government offices: As that phase unfolds, the enduring question is whether we are doing enough to ensure the steady integration of those who have left their homes behind in search of a safe haven, according to CBC. With Syrian refugees arriving in such large numbers, Canada is relying heavily on volunteers to help families navigate the challenges ahead. While the figure represents an enormous success for the Trudeau government, whose revised refugee target promised to bring 25,000 Syrians to Canada by the end of February 2016, it also signals a titanic challenge ahead: that of the resettling phase. For most refugees, volunteers are the first Canadians they meet outside of government offices and settlement workers' cubicles. Separation anxiety I worked as a volunteer in Vancouver and Burnaby, B.C. for about a year, acting as a translator, occasional driver and eventual friend and confidant. That wonderful - until it isn't. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

monsef: The process can include people who had incorrect information on their applications and claims, which has prompted some to suggest Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef could be ensnared by the law, according to CBC. Monsef recently revealed she was born in Iran, not in Afghanistan as she had always believed. Under C-24, brought in by the previous Conservative government, a person who receives a notice of citizenship revocation has no right to a hearing or an appeal, and has no chance to argue that he or she ought to retain citizenship on humanitarian grounds. Monsef case highlights 'absurdity' of law Liberals revoking citizenship at higher rate Senate could amend citizenship bill The law is being challenged as unconstitutional but until that case is settled, the Federal Court has since January been systematically granting stays to individuals who apply for them. Waldman said hundreds of people could fall through the cracks because they don't know their rights, or don't have the financial resources to pursue legal action. Immigration lawyer Lorne Waldman, who had argued for a moratorium on all cases pending the outcome of the Charter challenge, called today decision "very disappointing." "There are going to be a number of people who will likely lose their citizenship as a result of this," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

number: Following the unprecedented mobilization of indigenous voters in 2015, there was a striking increase in the number of MPs, for a total of ten, according to Globe and Mail. But this may be close to the upper limit of what possible under our existing system, and it still less than three per cent of the total number of MPs, while indigenous people comprise at least 4.3 per cent of the population. Until the 2015 elections, there had been only 34 indigenous MPs in the entire history of Canada since Confederation, and only 15 indigenous senators. The under-representation of indigenous people in the federal Parliament is different from the under-representation of women, visible minorities, and other minorities. Living under separate laws could be justifiable in a decolonized nation-to-nation relationship, but we're far from realizing that aspiration. That because indigenous people occupy a unique position in our legal order: they're the only group that governed by laws that are different from the laws governing everyone else, beginning with the deeply colonial Indian Act. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

patchwork care: But now, she may be deported to her native India, according to CBC. Her temporary resident status expired in June. Beebi, or Kumundun Beebi Sartharkhan, has been looking after Mazhar for four years. Since then, she has gone through an arduous and expensive process to try to stay. Noor Mazhar, 80, suffers from right side paralysis, dementia, and speech impairment. For Mazhar, that means she may be left to fend for herself, with patchwork care from her family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

prairie town: Fittingly, the venue for the first debate is Saskatoon, a town where, as the legendary sports writer Jim Murray said of Spokane, Wash., there nothing going on after 10 o'clock – in the morning, according to Globe and Mail. But while every political contest from here to eternity will look lifeless compared with the American charade, let not shortchange this one possibilities. It nice: They get to have their egos swell, however briefly, like bagpipes. Starting in the prairie town tonight, there could be fireworks in sight. If the high-profile Ontario MP had a campaign slogan, you might call it Make Immigrant Screening Great Again. For one thing, upstart Kellie Leitch will be there. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seekers: We have been in negotiation with third countries for a long period of time and we are going to land a deal, Dutton told reporters, referring to countries that are neither the asylum seekers homelands nor the country where they are currently kept, according to CTV. The Australian newspaper reported last week that the United States and Canada could be among the countries that will accept Australia asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton declined to identify countries with which Australia is negotiating to accept almost 1,300 asylum seekers from Africa, the Middle East and Asia who are kept at Australia expense in camps at Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Few refugees have accepted offers to resettle in Papua New Guinea and Cambodia because most hope that Australia will eventually take them in. The government also introduced to Parliament legislation that would ban such refugees from ever visiting Australia as a tourist, to do business or as an Australian spouse. Australia refuses to resettle any refugee who has arrived by boat since the date the tough policy was announced, July 19, 2013. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trade agreement: In fact, this trade agreement will greatly harm migrant workers, according to Huffington Post Canada. It will do so in two key ways. In opposing the TPP, some have incorrectly argued that the TPP will pit migrant workers against Canadian workers. First, TPP will result in lower protections, wages and working conditions for workers primarily in the poorer countries that are signatories to the TPP. This will force many of them to move from rural areas to urban areas, and then to migrate out of their countries for basic opportunities. At the same time, they will face a miseducated public who has been incorrectly led to believe that migrant workers are taking Canadians jobs. Second, when those low-waged and racialized migrant workers arrive in Canada, they will largely do so through the temporary foreign workers program, without permanent status, and be tied to their employers and excluded from basic protections. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

championship game: The Lumberjacks returned four players he considered starters from a team that made it to the championship game of the College Insiders tournament and had talented newcomers who could contribute right away, according to Guelph Mercury. Things fell apart quickly. Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy had every reason to believe his team would take a big leap in the 2015-16 season. Two of Northern Arizona best players went down with season-ending injuries by the 10th game and the Lumberjacks never recovered, finishing 5-25 with a roster that included eight freshmen on scholarship and 11 overall. We were youth personified. We literally had one practice last year with our full complement of guys, Murphy said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seekers: We have been in negotiation with third countries for a long period of time and we are going to land a deal, Dutton told reporters, referring to countries that are neither the asylum seekers homelands nor the country where they are currently kept, according to Brandon Sun. The Australian newspaper reported last week that the United States and Canada could be among the countries that will accept Australia asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton declined to identify countries with which Australia is negotiating to accept almost 1,300 asylum seekers from Africa, the Middle East and Asia who are kept at Australia expense in camps at Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Few refugees have accepted offers to resettle in Papua New Guinea and Cambodia because most hope that Australia will eventually take them in. The government also introduced to Parliament legislation that would ban such refugees from ever visiting Australia as a tourist, to do business or as an Australian spouse. Australia refuses to resettle any refugee who has arrived by boat since the date the tough policy was announced, July 19, 2013. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

words i: She told the Daily Mail Represent and I decided to make the t-shirts to turn mainstream media into something positive for the world and thought it would be a nice thing to do, according to Guelph Mercury. The shirts will support young children suffering and help raise money for Turkey to help with Syrian refugees, Im very excited we could make this happen! The design was a team effort we all put some ideas into it. The Mean Girls star has fulfilled her promise of releasing a range of apparel relating to her new accent, by selling t-shirts, tops and sweatshirts which feature the words I only speak Lilohan. Lindsay creations start at 24.99 and the money raised will be split between two charities - Caudwell Children, which gives support and equipment to help disabled children and their families, and the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey AFAD which supports Syrian refugees whilst also helping to protect people from earthquakes. The campaign, I Only Speak Lilohan is a nod to the viral moment her new and mysterious accent is having on the internet and was a way for the young star to give back to two charities that have meant the world to her ... Now it your turn to speak Lilohan and also give back to organisations that need your help! And Lindsay added her own comments I wanted to turn a silly viral event into something positive for the world. The listing on the website reads Lindsay Lohan, the actress and nightclub owner can now add apparel designer and philanthropist to her resume. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

al zhouris: The five-member clan had lost a home and the family construction business due to fighting in the city of Homs, according to Toronto Star. They were clinging to hope after three years spent struggling to survive in Lebanon. By Allan Woods Quebec Bureau Mon., Nov. 7, 2016 The Al Zhouri family arrived in the Nova Scotia town of Antigonish last January as part of the first wave of Syrian refugees to Canada. But nearly 10 months after arriving in Canada as privately sponsored refugees, the Al Zhouris are thriving. Mother Rabiaa, a teacher who launched an alterations and upholstery business, recently completed a rush job sewing names and numbers onto the jerseys of the St. Father Toufic, a carpenter by trade, is making plans to rebuild the family business. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

american democracy: The commotion: a guy in a Donald Trump costume, according to CTV. People were swarming the fake Trump for selfies during a Clinton event at a Florida college. A murmur rippled through the overflow area, the supporters watching her speech from a nearby screen. Amid the babble, one woman shouted in annoyance, "We're trying to listen!" It was a rough year for that. Clinton team reached its conclusion early: this election would be about him. Tuesday election concludes a campaign where Clinton history-seeking bid to become the first female president was overshadowed by a carnival of cringe-inducing moments: sordid sex allegations, FBI investigations, emails, Russian hackers and a billionaire showman who turned American democracy into a reality-TV contest. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british columbia: The two advocacy groups had sought a stay of a section of the Citizenship Act which allows the government to revoke the citizenship of anyone deemed to have misrepresented themselves - a provision which they argued could potentially ensnare Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, according to CTV. Monsef last month discovered that she was born in Iran, not Afghanistan as she'd always believed. Federal Court Justice Russell Zinn has dismissed a case brought by the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. The law is being challenged as unconstitutional but until that case is settled, the Federal Court has since January been systematically granting stays to individuals who apply for them. But Zinn ruled Monday that a blanket stay can only be ordered if the harm caused by the law is unavoidable. The advocacy groups had argued that not everyone is aware or can afford a lawyer to seek a court-ordered stay of proceedings; they asked Zinn to impose a blanket stay for everyone who receives a notice of citizenship revocation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian officials: Hillary Clinton Connections: Clinton is a known quantity to Canadian officials from her time as a U.S. senator and secretary of state, which has also given her an understanding of Canada role in the world, says Gordon Giffin, a former U.S. ambassador to Canada: "Sometimes there too much focus on what we sell back and forth across the 49th parallel and not enough attention to the fact that Canada is quite engaged with the United States all over the world on issues and principles and values that we share, according to Huffington Post Canada. And she knows all of that, so she starts from a pretty strong foundation of engagement with Canada.'' --- Trade: Frustrations over the long-running dispute over softwood lumber could receive a boost with Clinton in the White House, as Giffin predicts Clinton would want to resolve the years-long impasse with a long-term agreement. Each are proposing different agendas for the U.S. that pose questions, opportunities and challenges to cross-border relations. Clinton is also likely to look for changes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership having expressed criticisms on the campaign trail to maintain support from Bernie Sanders backers. Another trade opportunity: Changes to the cross-border labour mobility rules in the North American Free Trade Agreement that Clinton may also be open to updating. --- Immigration: Canada could find itself an ally in Clinton over efforts to relocate thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Turkey and Europe. Canada is among the countries negotiating the agreement, and could use the opportunity to find changes for Clinton that help Canada and the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hispanic community: Rubio is in a race against his Democratic opponent Rep, according to Toronto Star. Patrick Murphy for the Florida Senate seat. Marco Rubio is greeted as he visits an early voting center to cast his general election ballot on Oct. 31, in Miami, Florida. By Bob Rae Mon., Nov. 7, 2016 When Marco Rubio was running for the Republican nomination, I felt he was the ideal candidate to win. He would have represented generational change against either Clinton or Sanders, and stood an excellent chance of becoming president. Young, with roots in the Hispanic community, a successful senator — he seemed the perfect fit. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

british columbia: The two advocacy groups had sought a stay of a section of the Citizenship Act which allows the government to revoke the citizenship of anyone deemed to have misrepresented themselves — a provision which they argued could potentially ensnare Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, according to Brandon Sun. Monsef last month discovered that she was born in Iran, not Afghanistan as she'd always believed. Federal Court Justice Russell Zinn has dismissed a case brought by the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. The law is being challenged as unconstitutional but until that case is settled, the Federal Court has since January been systematically granting stays to individuals who apply for them. But Zinn ruled Monday that a blanket stay can only be ordered if the harm caused by the law is unavoidable. The advocacy groups had argued that not everyone is aware or can afford a lawyer to seek a court-ordered stay of proceedings; they asked Zinn to impose a blanket stay for everyone who receives a notice of citizenship revocation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: The course material this volunteer instructor was teaching, however, is knowledge that most Canadians take for granted, according to Brandon Sun. Money Matters, a community program launched by ABC Life Literacy Canada, helps newcomers and new Canadians improve their math and money management skills and educate them on banking in Canada."When I was an immigrant here in Canada, I had no knowledge about banking structure. Pencils in hand, a small group of new Canadians listened intently to their instructor as he defines different terms on a Saturday morning. I was getting cheques … and I was paying so much money to cash my cheque," said Abhinay Kumar, a volunteer instructor from TD Canada Trust. "Now I'm working in a bank and know the ways to save money."The free class covers everything from social insurance numbers to credit card fraud, investments and retirement saving plans. The workshop packs a lot of information into four hours, but Kumar stopped to answer every question and patiently explained terms as many times as needed until participants understand. Students participated for a variety of reasons — from wanting to know how to buy a home to finding out the steps to start a business."Most of these people basically need information, and this information is so important to help to build credit, help them to save money, help them plan for their kids, help them to purchase a home … we need to help people," Kumar said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

home countries: Falsely said, The Iran deal — $150 billion going back to Iran. 2, according to Metro News. Falsely said of Frank Sinatra opinion of his hit My Way after it became popular: All of a sudden, he loved it. He said 26 false things:Sioux City, Iowa1. He loved it. Falsely said, As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton allowed thousands and thousands of the most dangerous and violent criminal aliens to go free, because their home countries would not, under any circumstances, take them back. It became his favourite song, just about. 3. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lebanon funds: Tickets cost $10 or $5 for adults accompanying children and all of the money raised will help with living expenses for two sponsored Syrian refugee families who are still in Lebanon, according to CBC. Funds will also be set aside for when the families arrive in Winnipeg. The South Osborne Syrian Refugee Initiative held a fundraising concert featuring Juno-nominated children performer Aaron Burnett. There were also 25 free tickets provided for refugee families already in the community. Children danced and sang to the music. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

license plate: One of the victims is somewhat reluctant to tell her story, even though her appearance will be in shadow and her voice will be disguised, according to The Chronicle Herald. Ryland witnesses a shocking car crash. Ryland has been working on a story involving growing sexual assaults on college campuses. What she doesn't realize is that writing down the license plate and seeing the driver has put her in grave danger. Ryan tells a deeply moving and fast-paced story. Meanwhile, Brogan has a murder case that involves a screenwriter discovered at the bottom of her pool. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mother rabiaa: They were clinging to hope after three years spent struggling to survive in Lebanon, according to Metro News. But nearly 10 months after arriving in Canada as privately sponsored refugees, the Al Zhouris are thriving. The five-member clan had lost a home and the family construction business due to fighting in the city of Homs. Father Toufic, a carpenter by trade, is making plans to rebuild the family business. Francis Xavier University men ice hockey team. Mother Rabiaa, a teacher who launched an alterations and upholstery business, recently completed a rush job sewing names and numbers onto the jerseys of the St. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

neighbouring lebanon: Sahar has been refereeing since he was 17 years old, when he took charge of an under-14s league game in his home city of Hama, Syria fourth largest after Damascus, Aleppo and Homs. "After two years I went to the second and third divisions in Syria, according to Hamilton Spectator. From 2008 to 2010 I was in the first division in Syria," said Sahar, who also officiated youth games in neighbouring Lebanon. Sahar, who already referees matches in the Berlin league in the sixth tier of German soccer, has his hopes pinned on officiating at the highest level. "I have a good chance," the 27-year-old told The Associated Press. Syria devastating civil war forced him to flee with his wife Loubana via Lebanon in October 2015. The couple had to get there first, however, undertaking the perilous journey from Turkey and across the Aegean Sea toward Greece, the first frontier for most migrants seeking to reach the EU. Loubana was seven months pregnant at the time. Sahar had a brother living in Germany so it was the logical choice. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

penn .,: Shingara, 67, is a member of the Oath Keepers, a right-wing militia group, and he has a plan for civil disobedience, according to Metro News. If Trump loses the presidential election on Tuesday, he will drive into the drive-thru lane of a restaurant he thinks is employing an illegal immigrant. He'll go to McDonald's. You park the car in the drive-thru lane and you lock the keys in it, he explained outside Trump Friday rally in Hershey, Penn., where he was part of the stage-assembly crew. Trump still has a real chance to beat Hillary Clinton. You call 911 and say, 'There an illegal working here, the McDonald owner should be arrested for hiring an illegal.' People think there nothing they can do There an example of what they can do. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.