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immigration officers: More than 800,000 young people have just left those shadows at the invitation of President Barack Obama as children, they were brought illegally to the U.S. by their parents, and Obama allowed them to apply for work permits, according to The Waterloo Record. Now the U.S. government has their personal information. It a sudden shock. As the election results rolled in, fear set in. Trump platform promises to terminate the Obama executive order that let them work; triple the number of immigration officers; and accelerate deportations. The president-elect is threatening to deport them. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mass deportations: Site traffic on Tuesday night rose dramatically as it became clear that Donald Trump had a good chance of winning the presidency, according to Guelph Mercury. A number of U.S. citizens have said they may consider applying to move to Canada if Trump follows through on proposed policies such as mass deportations of illegal immigrants or the reopening of international trade agreements. Late-night traffic to the immigration website from Americans was about five times higher than usual on Tuesday, spokesperson Sonia Lesage said. Immigration lawyers have warned, however, that the process to move to Canada can be long and complex and may cause a number of potential U.S. emigrants to reconsider their plans to move north once they learn more. Lesage said a significant increase in web traffic and technical difficulties was found to be behind Tuesday site crash. The site crashed late Tuesday night and remained down until shortly before 8 30 a.m. on Wednesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

obama: But the American instinct has never been to find isolation in opposite corners, Obama said, according to Brandon Sun. It is to find strength in our common creed, to forge unity from our great diversity, to maintain that strength and unity even when it is hard. Obama, in remarks at Arlington National Cemetery, noted that Veterans Day often comes on the heels of hard-fought campaigns that lay bare disagreements across our nation. He added that now that the election is over, as we search for ways to come together, to reconnect with one another and with the principles that are more enduring than transitory politics, some of our best examples are the men and women we salute on Veterans Day. Obama noted that the U.S. military is the country most diverse institution, comprised of immigrants and native-born service members representing all religions and no religion. Tuesday election of Republican Donald Trump led to protests across the country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rebecca gardner: Such an agreement struck with the Obama administration could be opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, who has called for a moratorium or tight restrictions on Muslim immigration, according to The Waterloo Record. Most of the asylum seekers are Muslims from the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The U.S. had agreed to accept up to 1,800 refugees held for up to three years at Australia expense in camps on the impoverished island nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea, The Australian newspaper reported. The agreement could empty the camps that have been condemned by human rights groups as a cruel abrogation of Australia responsibilities as a signatory to the United Nations Refugee Convention. Rebecca Gardner, spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in Australia, would not comment on the newspaper report, saying the State Department did not comment on or discuss diplomatic negotiations. Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull declined to comment on negotiations with the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump victory: The week ended with a sombre Remembrance Day ceremony in the biting wind that brought together hundreds of veterans, the prime minister and the Governor General, according to National Observer. Beyond the sadness and the scrambling for comprehension, decision makers and politicians took concrete steps on the trade front, on the Trump front and also on parental leave. Viewing parties deflated early on Tuesday night, setting the mood for the next few days during which most conversations dwelled on the election results. Here how politics touched us this week SILENCE AND TRADEThe official response to the Trump victory, at first, was mainly silence. Ministers, normally ubiquitous, were nowhere to be found. There were a couple of sentences from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a public appearance in front of teenagers in Ottawa. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cabinet minister: Article Continued Below My MP is a cabinet minister, and her staff have worked hard to find out what is happening, but they can get no answers from IRCC. A top official in Immigration Minister John McCallum office said four months ago that he would give his immediate attention to finding out from IRCC the status of the case, but this staff person was silenced, according to Toronto Star. At one consultation that I attended McCallum said ministers do not want to upset staff. We had good cooperation from the first staff person in making our application and we were told our application was complete in December 2015, but we have had no communication about the case since then. There are systemic blockages at IRCC and there appears to be no accountability to anyone except themselves. David Walsh, Toronto Feds decide to hold steady on immigration levels, for now, Nov. 1Canada immigration policies cannot be separated from Canada social realities. Where is the transparency that Trudeau promised in the last election The fact that this abuse of power affects the lives of many refugees is tragic. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

citizenship canada: As the businessman and former reality TV star emerged as the winner of the American presidential campaign Tuesday night, 100,000 people in the Unites States visited Canada immigration website, contributing to a crash, according to CBC. The following day, thousands gathered across the U.S. to protest the president-elect, whose divisive campaign took aim at immigrants, Muslims and women who accused him of sexual assault. Or at least got them thinking about it. Are Americans going to flee to Canada after Trump win Thousands join anti-Trump protests around U.S. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed that visitors from the U.S. made up half the traffic on its website when it started to experience difficulties around 11 p.m. on Nov. 8. In total, 200,000 users were on the website when it crashed, compared to 17,000 users at the same time the previous week. The usual proportion of visitors from the U.S. ranges from 8.8 to 11.6 per cent. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

donald trump: But there something to be said and done about our own politics closer to home, according to Hamilton Spectator. U.S. voters, many of them faith-based, have taken a leap of faith with Donald Trump despite his bad faith, bald-faced lies. There nothing to be done about the American presidential election. But Torontonians are in no position to preach about the perils of following false messiahs. We elected Rob Ford in 2010 despite or perhaps in defiance of media coverage exposing how ill-suited his mayoral ambitions were undisciplined, intemperate, uncollegial, outrageous, egregious. Been there, voted that. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

effect today: The federal government announced the rule earlier this year it doesn t apply to those who have dual Canadian-American citizenship.A new electronic system will scan passports at check in to verify that all passengers boarding flights have the appropriate documents to enter Canada, according to Toronto Star. The government was set to start enforcing the new rules at the end of September, but held off until today because some travellers complained that they didn t get enough notice to get a Canadian passport. Henry Stancu / Toronto Star file photo By The Canadian Press Thu., Nov. 10, 2016 OTTAWA A new rule requiring some Canadians with dual citizenship to use a Canadian passport to enter the country takes effect today. Article Continued Below The Morning Headlines Newsletter Delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up react-empty 166 (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government: A new electronic system will scan passports at check in to verify that all passengers boarding flights have the appropriate documents to enter Canada, according to CTV. The government was set to start enforcing the new rules at the end of September, but held off until today because some travellers complained that they didnt get enough notice to get a Canadian passport. The federal government announced the rule earlier this year - it doesnt apply to those who have dual Canadian-American citizenship. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

harper conservatives: We would love to pat ourselves on the back for defeating Harper Conservatives, but as others have pointed out, aside from the niqab-ban debate in last year election, the Liberals have not been much better, according to Rabble. Stephen Harper himself tweeted out a congratulations to Trump while pushing the Keystone XL pipeline that Obama killed. While the arguments against Canadian Exceptionalism or maple washing have been around for some time now, theyve mostly addressed a sort of Meanwhile-in-Canada liberal complacency shared by many of us. Ultimately, what we need to do is take a serious look at how conservative politics are having a moment in Canada and what that means moving forward. While she began polling quite low, she since moved up in the ranks, surely thanks to the amount of media attention she received because of her Trump-like statements and policy promises. The first, and most glaringly obvious example, is Kellie Leitch run for the leadership of the Conservative Party. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrants: Leitch said only one in 10 people coming to Canada sees a trained immigration officer, according to Metro News. Everyone on this stage supports immigration, but Im the only candidate who will require face-to-face interviews of new immigrants and screen for Canadian values, said Leitch. But when it came to immigration, the contenders had more to politely spar about.MP Kellie Leitch said she shares the idea of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that newcomers should get more screening. Former MP Andrew Saxton said Canada needs the right immigrants with the right skills to fill jobs, while Winnipeg Dr. MP Deepak Obhrai, who is an immigrant, took Leitch to task. Daniel Lindsay said Canadians need to be safe but added that immigrants make this country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kellie: She railed against politically correct elites inside and outside of her party who were attacking her for her plan to screen every newcomer for what she calls unified Canadian values, according to Huffington Post Canada. Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch speaks during the Tory eadership debate in Saskatoon on Nov. 9, 2016. Pediatric surgeon and former cabinet minister Kellie Leitch made a transparent effort to grab headlines by stating she shared common interests and common ideas with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, namely screening immigrants. Photo Liam Richards/CP I am a strong, hardworking individual who will not be bullied by those with politically correct views into not allowing us to have important discussions that make Canada safe, stronger and enhance our unified Canadian identity, the Ontario MP said. Leitch also called for a cap on government spending and lashed out at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for what she said was campaigning to be PM of United Nations by throwing billions of dollars abroad to fight global warming that was instead needed at home. I am the only candidate on this stage that is willing to do something about it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leadership: There are a few things that Mr, according to Huffington Post Canada. Trump and I actually have in common, whether that be supporting a Keystone pipeline or whether that be screening, Leitch said after the debate. Leitch said in the first party leadership debate Wednesday night that only one in 10 people coming to Canada sees a trained immigration officer, and reiterated her controversial proposal that everyone should be screened for Canadian values. Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch, left, speaks and holds up a book as Lisa Raitt listens during the Conservative leadership debate in Saskatoon. On Facebook and in emails to supporters, Leitch hailed Trump election win as an exciting message that needs to be delivered in Canada as well. Photo CP I want to have a working relationship with him and that will allow me then to have some tough talk with him about NAFTA and making sure that we have an open trade relationship with the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leitch: MP Kellie Leitch said she shares the idea of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump that newcomers should get more screening, according to The Chronicle Herald. Leitch said only one in 10 people coming to Canada sees a trained immigration officer. But when it came to immigration, the contenders had more to politely spar about. Everyone on this stage supports immigration, but Im the only candidate who will require face-to-face interviews of new immigrants and screen for Canadian values, said Leitch. Daniel Lindsay said Canadians need to be safe but added that immigrants make this country. Former MP Andrew Saxton said Canada needs the right immigrants with the right skills to fill jobs, while Winnipeg Dr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mass deportations: Late-night traffic to the immigration website from Americans was about five times higher than usual on Tuesday, spokesperson Sonia Lesage said, according to Toronto Star. Site traffic on Tuesday night rose dramatically as it became clear that Donald Trump had a good chance of winning the presidency.A number of U.S. citizens have said they may consider applying to move to Canada if Trump follows through on proposed policies such as mass deportations of illegal immigrants or the reopening of international trade agreements. THE CANADIAN PRESS By Peter Edwards Star Reporter Thu., Nov. 10, 2016 Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship website crashed on U.S. election night when it was flooded with a huge increase in traffic from Americans looking for advice on how to move north, a government spokesperson said. Immigration lawyers have warned, however, that the process to move to Canada can be long and complex and may cause a number of potential U.S. emigrants to reconsider their plans to move north once they learn more. Lesage said a significant increase in web traffic and technical difficulties was found to be behind Tuesday site crash. Article Continued Below The site crashed late Tuesday night and remained down until shortly before 8 30 a.m. on Wednesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

business district: Food and beverage writers at Scout Magazine and Georgia Straight have similarly sung the praises of the Fraserhood, and its assortment of hipster caf s and delightful dining, according to Vancouver Courier. For the proprietors, rebuilding a business district along the blocks between 15th and 30th Avenue along Fraser Street we can reliably assume took some courage, and a lot of investment. Last year, my Vancouver Courier column described how the arrival of new small businesses were making Fraser Street soar, and attracting new customers. What everyone should appreciate, however, is the significant efforts of a handful of community members who are responsible for the area revitalization, and its subsequent impact on the high street. However, many of my past and present neighbours come to mind Alain, Tom, Moya, Janet, Diego, Marie, Mauro, Norma, Terry, Gabriela, Bryan and Emma. Name checking everyone who rolled up their sleeves would be challenging. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kentucky rotation: Lost in the shuffle for two years behind a parade of future NBA draft picks, the 6-foot-9 Willis earned his way into Kentucky rotation as a junior and finally showed the talent that coach John Calipari had insisted was always there, according to The Waterloo Record. Willis is a projected starter as the second-ranked Wildcats open Friday night against Stephen F. Austin with another roster of young talent. Breaking out as an offensive contributor has spurred Kentucky forward Derek Willis to want to have the same impact on the defensive end. The confidence in his shooting during the preseason along with a willingness to fight for rebounds figures to make him a part of Calipari developing rotations. Once I figure this out, Ill help this team out even more than I have. I feel like I really know my role, and there are things I still need to work on, said Willis, who averaged career bests of 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 18.6 minutes with 11 starts last season. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

keystone pipeline: Trump and I actually have in common, whether that be supporting a Keystone pipeline or whether that be screening, Leitch said after the debate, according to National Observer. I want to have a working relationship with him and that will allow me then to have some tough talk with him about NAFTA and making sure that we have an open trade relationship with the United States. There are a few things that Mr. On Facebook and in emails to supporters, Leitch hailed Trump election win as an exciting message that needs to be delivered in Canada as well. Im running for the Conservative Party of Canada and maybe Ms. Fellow MP Maxime Bernier took aim at Leitch, saying Canada was built by immigrants. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mr trump: There are a few things that Mr, according to Brandon Sun. Trump and I actually have in common, whether that be supporting a Keystone pipeline or whether that be screening, Leitch said after the debate. Leitch said in the first party leadership debate Wednesday night that only one in 10 people coming to Canada sees a trained immigration officer, and reiterated her controversial proposal that everyone should be screened for Canadian values. I want to have a working relationship with him and that will allow me then to have some tough talk with him about NAFTA and making sure that we have an open trade relationship with the United States. Fellow MP Maxime Bernier took aim at Leitch, saying Canada was built by immigrants. On Facebook and in emails to supporters, Leitch hailed Trump election win as an exciting message that needs to be delivered in Canada as well. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

members: But this first viewing of the large field two women and 10 men for now set the tone for the next six months of campaigning, according to CBC. Ontario MP Michael Chong joked that it would be like a debutante coming out at a ball, as the candidates introduced themselves and their positions. Party members wont vote on their next leader until late May. But the fast-paced format more closely resembled an express tour of who intends to stand for what in this contest. Debate moderator Kaveri Braid, a former journalist and political strategist, posed twelve questions eight written by the party and four identified as coming from party members. Maxime Bernier closes on Kellie Leitch in Conservative leadership fundraising In the process, real differences of opinion emerged on the merits of carbon taxes, immigration strategy and the best way to support the agriculture sector. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mr trump: There are a few things that Mr, according to The Chronicle Herald. Trump and I actually have in common, whether that be supporting a Keystone pipeline or whether that be screening, Leitch said after the debate. Leitch said in the first party leadership debate Wednesday night that only one in 10 people coming to Canada sees a trained immigration officer, and reiterated her controversial proposal that everyone should be screened for Canadian values. I want to have a working relationship with him and that will allow me then to have some tough talk with him about NAFTA and making sure that we have an open trade relationship with the United States. Fellow MP Maxime Bernier took aim at Leitch, saying Canada was built by immigrants. On Facebook and in emails to supporters, Leitch hailed Trump election win as an exciting message that needs to be delivered in Canada as well. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

representatives dont: It not as easy as you think, according to Hamilton Spectator. There is no fast way to come here as permanent residents, said Toronto immigration lawyer Robin Seligman, former president of the Canadian Bar Association immigration section. Dont expect to just pack up and move to Canada. How about political asylum for Democrats disgusted by the Republican President-elect, and his party-dominated Senate and House of Representatives Dont even think about it. You have to prove you are targeted and you suffer from that persecution. They wont be able to make refugee claims here for persecution based on race, religion, nationalities and political opinions, added Seligman. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

resource industries: She says the government is ignoring growing unemployment in rural Alberta and has no respect for resource industries, according to Metro News. The Liberals say the move planned for 2018 will improve service to Canadians. Ambrose says the decision to move an immigration centre and 280 jobs from the town of Vegreville to Edmonton makes no sense. Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP who represents the riding, says it will devastate the community of 6,000 people. They have been completely blindsided, they cant understand the rational for the decision, Stubbs said Thursday. The Conservatives want the government to reconsider and called on the Liberals to think about the town. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tuesday night: At the same time, traffic from Canadian IP addresses was at 37 per cent, followed by Australia at three per cent and U.K. at one per cent, according to Huffington Post Canada. In comparison, the same period last week saw just over 17,000 visitors, she said. Sonia Lesage told The Huffington Post Canada that American IP addresses accounted for 50 per cent of the traffic, compared to a normal range of 8.8 to 11.6 per cent. This is what the Citizenship and Immigration Canada CIC website looked like on Tuesday night. Yup, Citizenship and Immigration Canada crashed Andy Canadian Fanboy November 9, 2016 At the same time, searches for one-way flights to Canada spiked, according to Cheap Flights.. Searches for moving to Canada also peaked on Google American searches for the term emigrate also spiked, according to The Telegraph People in the US are increasingly searching for the word emigrate over the last few hours Election Night https //t.co/CJCBsKKKNE The Telegraph Telegraph November 9, 2016 All that interest must be because of this very effective tweet from the Government of Canada as the U.S. election results rolled in In Canada, immigrants are encouraged to bring their cultural traditions with them and share them with their fellow citizens. What else was happening on Tuesday night as the CIC site crashed Donald Trump appeared to be heading to victory as U.S. president. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tuesday night: Spokeswoman Sonia Lesage says that doesnt include users who tried to access the website but were unsuccessful, after receiving a server error message for instance, according to CTV. She says the web traffic figures for Tuesday night - when the election results were starting to indicate a Donald Trump presidential victory - were significantly higher than the same time the previous week, when the website saw just over 17,000 users. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says there were more than 200,000 users accessing the site around 11 p.m. on election night and American IP addresses accounted for about half of that figure. Typically, Lesage says the percentage of site visitors from American IP addresses ranges between 8.8 per cent to 11.6 per cent. The website is now fully operational. She says a significant increase in web traffic and technical difficulties was found to be behind Tuesday site crash. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.