canadian civility: Yet now, five months after Obama paean to Canadian civility, tolerance and openness to the world, it appears the president was right, according to The Waterloo Record. Everywhere you look, people are losing faith in what Obama applauds as the liberal, market-based democratic order that has created unprecedented prosperity and security for the world. Modesty is as Canadian as maple syrup, and while the American president praise during his state visit to Ottawa was deeply satisfying, no one wanted to get a swelled head or succumb to a very un Canadian sense of smug superiority. And everywhere you look, frightened, angry and disillusioned people are turning to populist politicians who prescribe tariffs, closed borders and minority punching bags as the panaceas for whatever ails the citizenry. That mantle is falling as the new president finalizes plans to shred trade deals, deport millions of migrants and build a wall to keep out the Mexicans. This month election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president only sharpened the focus on the rise of protectionism and xenophobia in America, the nation that until recently was, whatever its shortcomings, hailed as leader of the free world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hail trump: The Ku Klux Klan plans to mark Trump victory with a parade next month in North Carolina, according to The Waterloo Record. Civil rights advocates have recoiled, citing an uptick in harassment and incidents of hate crimes affecting African-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Muslims, Latinos, gays, lesbians and other minority groups since the vote. Members of the self-declared alt-right have exulted over the Nov. 8 results with public cries of Hail Trump! and reprises of the Nazi salute. The president-elect has drawn repeated criticism for being slow to offer his condemnation of white supremacists. Further, Trump has named Stephen Bannon, the conservative media provocateur who shaped the final months of Trump campaign, as a White House chief strategist who will work steps from the Oval Office. His strongest denunciation of the movement has not come voluntarily, only when asked, and he occasionally trafficked in retweets of racist social media posts during his campaign. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nominee program: It can be done better, Pallister said when asked of specifics after his press conference at Westman Immigrant Services, according to Brandon Sun. We got to do a better job of helping them land on their feet when they come here. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced yesterday in Brandon his government will improve the provincial nominee program such as eliminating the backlog of applications but he did not divulge how. They re coming here with hope, they re not coming here to want to sit at home or in rented accommodation or in a shelter. COLIN CORNEAU/THE BRANDON SUN The premier explained his enhancements include prioritizing entrepreneurs and skilled workers, which is already the program intention. Enlarge Image Premier Brian Pallister speaks with Joy Escalera after Friday announcement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

angela merkel: How he responds will go far toward making or breaking his career as prime minister, according to Hamilton Spectator. Im talking about the crisis of globalization the broad challenge to the gospel of open borders, free trade and elite accommodation that was viewed, by many Western leaders, as synonymous with progress from at least the late 1980s until the financial crisis of 2008. It not a crisis Trudeau made, but he stuck with it. In Europe, this strong consensus around a few simple ideas led to the rapid expansion of the European Union into the continent post-Communist east, the unification of Germany and the creation of the common euro currency. In Germany, it was Angela Merkel. In the United States, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton brought in NAFTA. Later, in Britain, it was the era of Tony Blair. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

arts events: Seagal also has vocally defended the Russian leader policies and criticized the U.S. government, according to CTV. After awarding Seagal citizenship through a presidential decree earlier this month, Putin hosted the actor at the Kremlin on Friday and handed him the passport. The 64-year old actor has been a regular visitor to Russia in recent years and has accompanied Putin to several martial arts events. Putin told Seagal he hopes the ceremony, which was shown on Russian state television, is also a sign of a gradual normalization of the relations between the countries. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

auto plants: But then in the nineties, I bought auto plants for us to expand in Ontario, according to Globe and Mail. We ve got 11 manufacturing facilities in Ontario. And I kind of discovered it, I was here in the eighties, with relatives, and I drove my parents through Ontario and around, visiting relatives. I discovered the Four Seasons brand many years ago. And this is the home base of the international hotel chain the DNA. So if I would have had interest in one hotel, Four Seasons Toronto, that it. There is a certain magic. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

africa: Australia will resume day three at 307-6, having started day two at 14-0 in reply to South Africa 259-9 declared, according to Guelph Mercury. South Africa has already clinched the series with big wins in Perth and Hobart, so an Australia XI featuring five changes is playing for pride, and for their international careers. The stylish lefthander did it with apparent ease, patiently accumulating an unbeaten 138 from 285 balls to give Australia a 48-run first-innings lead by stumps on Friday, and to ensure his knock will span the first three days of the day-night match. Khawaja responded by batting through all 102 overs, starting as a makeshift opener because David Warner wasnt allowed to bat late on Thursday, and sharing important stands of 137 with skipper Steve Smith 59 and 99 with newcomer Peter Handscomb 54 . Credit to Usman to bat an entire day against a world-class attack, Handscomb said. He just kept it really calm. Batting with him out there was awesome. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

angela merkel: How he responds will go far toward making or breaking his career as prime minister, according to Guelph Mercury. Im talking about the crisis of globalization the broad challenge to the gospel of open borders, free trade and elite accommodation that was viewed, by many Western leaders, as synonymous with progress from at least the late 1980s until the financial crisis of 2008. It not a crisis Trudeau made, but he stuck with it. In Europe, this strong consensus around a few simple ideas led to the rapid expansion of the European Union into the continent post-Communist east, the unification of Germany and the creation of the common euro currency. In Germany, it was Angela Merkel. In the United States, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton brought in NAFTA. Later, in Britain, it was the era of Tony Blair. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

citizens: To maintain the support of its citizens, Canada immigration policy should be, first and foremost, a tool for economic growth, according to CBC. Regardless of what one thinks of president-elect Trump or Brexit, it is the role of government to provide avenues for the economic prosperity of its citizens. Trump win reflects pent-up rage for both political parties on immigration Ann Coulter Tony Blair cautions Canada not to follow anti-immigration path of Trump and Brexit On immigration, a common theme in the U.S. and U.K. votes was the belief that immigrants were taking jobs away from local citizens. Immigration Minister John McCallum must ensure that Canada immigration policy makes recruiting foreigners who will strengthen our economy a priority. While exceptions should be made for a limited number of refugees and people who want to bring their spouses and young children to Canada, the main goal of our immigration policy should be to bring people who create and fill jobs in Canada. Bring in people who create jobs To do this, the first thing the government needs to do is end the immigration of foreign nationals without a government-approved job offer, previous Canadian work experience or previous Canadian education. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

claims: UCII in China, according to CBC. An easy program compared to others Zhelun claims the investment company marketed an opportunity for would-be immigrants to apply for residency through a Yukon Business Nomination plan. In a B.C. Supreme Court notice of civil claim, Ningbo Zhelun Overseas Immigration Service Zhelun claims it had a deal to promote the services of USA-Canada International Investment Inc. It was supposed to be an easy program compared to others. There were also allegedly not supposed to be any assessment interviews. The Chinese company claims clients were told the requirements for the program were minimal in comparison to other programs in respect to language testing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

donald trump: They have their own culture and religion, form ghettos and do not assimilate, according to Toronto Star. Long before Donald Trump, long before Kellie Leitch, there was Pauline Hanson. LIAM RICHARDS / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Shree Paradkar Columnist Fri., Nov. 25, 2016 I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians. Back in 1996, the odious Australian gave one of the most divisive speeches in that country history when she made her parliamentary debut. Some 20 years later, as bigotry has made a comeback, so has she this time as a senator with a significant say on legislation related to issues such as immigration and equality. Thousands took to the streets in protest and she was eventually banished to the fringes as a hate-monger. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

eu presidency: The prime minister of Malta, whose country is about to assume the EU presidency, is the latest leader to dash Britain hopes of an easy divorce, signalling that the 27 other nations will drive a hard bargain, according to Hamilton Spectator. Joseph Muscat told the BBC that there will not be a situation when the U.K. has a better deal than it has today. Now they have EU leaders reply And it going to hurt. In the U.K. it fair game to bash Brussels and then you dont need to be surprised that in Brussels they bash you back, Muscat said in an interview broadcast Friday. It wont be a case whether one side gains and the other side loses. So this is a bit of Catch-22. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

extremism problem: His first day at his dream job was Nov. 8, according to Globe and Mail. When he returned home to his apartment after an 11-hour shift, the election results were beginning to filter in. Earlier this year, he passed his qualifying exams to become a licensed physician assistant and landed a position at a clinic in Wenatchee, Wash., a three-hour drive from Seattle. He watched in shock and disbelief and called one of his former professors in tears. Read more The real reason Donald Trump got elected We have a white extremism problem Read more Memphis in the age of Trump Where the past, some fear, is prologue Margaret Wente Did racism and sexism elect Trump Mr. He knew what the results meant Everything he had worked for could be taken away, including the only country he calls home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nations days: This year theme is Orange the World Raise Money to End Violence against Women and Girls, according to Rabble. A Promise is a Promise the official video of the UNiTE Campaign puts the magnitude of this global pandemic into perspective. This is just the first of 16 glowing nights to mark the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. Solutions exist, but they will take commitment, time, and sustainable funding on the part of governments, institutions, and individuals. The Grandmothers Advocacy Network GRAN is a multi-partisan network of volunteers across Canada, advocating for the human rights of grandmothers, vulnerable children and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Hamilton and Halton region some wonderful women are taking this commitment to heart and turning it into action. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ottawa thursday: In responding to questions about her true country of birth, Monsef twice made the effort to point out that she is just an ordinary Canadian with an identity document issue and is dealing with that issue like anyone else might, according to CBC. Just like any other Canadian, when I realized that some corrections needed to be made to some paperwork l went on the immigration website, she said. As far as I know, when an investigation takes place, folks are notified that is not the case here, Democratic Reform Minister Maryam Monsef told reporters in Ottawa Thursday. Im going through that process and I will happily keep you folks updated as I go through it. Maryam Monsef still working to resolve passport issues tied to her place of birth Lawyers lose battle for moratorium on contentious part of citizenship law Maryam Monsef case highlights absurdity of Canadian law, refugee lawyers say The Liberals have proudly touted Monsef dramatic and compelling personal story of fleeing Afghanistan as a child refugee only to land in Canada and rise to a position in the cabinet of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau government. Later Thursday on CBC News Network Power & Politics Monsef continued to employ the same line of defence, telling host Rosemary Barton, Im just as Canadian as you are. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sahara: In 2005, a Moroccan police officer rammed his baton into her eye socket while she was peacefully protesting with fellow college students, according to Rabble. He then gouged her eye out with his hand. One of them is artificial. Sultana is Sahrawi Sah-ha-RAH-wee the Indigenous population native to Western Sahara. The Sahrawis are in a protracted struggle for self-determination, and face terrible repression by Morocco. Occupied by the Kingdom of Morocco since 1975, Western Sahara is commonly referred to as Africa last colony. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

thursday evening: On Thursday evening, Lisa Freeman will offer a talk about her three-year research into how libraries are changing, according to Metro News. The lecture, at SFU Harbour Centre, is entitled Re-defining the Public in Public Libraries. According to a Simon Fraser University geographer, public libraries in fact reveal a lot about a society. Freeman argues that libraries are playing a new societal role amidst escalated housing prices and times of austerity cuts to social services, particularly for immigrants and other marginalized communities. But libraries are actually changing to meet the different needs people have now. As technology changes, people might ask, Why do we need public libraries if we can find everything on Google she said in a phone interview. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wasn t: The Centennial College graduate was just 11 years old during the Rwandan genocide, in which dozens of his close family members were killed, according to Metro News. When he found refuge in Canada in 2000, the help available wasn t enough to stop him from falling into a deep depression. Kizito Musabimana, 33, set out Thursday morning for a 504-kilometer walk from Toronto to Montreal in a bid to create awareness for people like himself who are suffering. I tried everything, said Musabimana, recalling countless trips to Toronto mental health facilities. I just wanted to be away from people who reminded me of what I had gone through. But no one really understood me and I felt hopeless. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

arts events: Seagal also has vocally defended the Russian leader policies and criticized the U.S. government, according to Brandon Sun. After awarding Seagal citizenship through a presidential decree earlier this month, Putin hosted the actor at the Kremlin on Friday and handed him the passport. The 64-year old actor has been a regular visitor to Russia in recent years and has accompanied Putin to several martial arts events. Putin told Seagal he hopes the ceremony, which was shown on Russian state television, is also a sign of a gradual normalization of the relations between the countries. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

eu lawmakers: Erdogan claims that his country has been betrayed are a sign of how Turkey pride has been wounded by the lack of international solidarity Ankara feels has been shown since its political foundations were rocked by the July coup attempt, according to Brandon Sun. We are the ones who feed 3-3.5 million refugees in this country. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warning the latest in a series of heated speeches about Europe from top Turkish officials came a day after EU lawmakers called for a freeze on the talks over the post-coup arrests, dismissals and jailing of tens of thousands of people. You have betrayed your promises, Erdogan said. The European Parliament vote Thursday was a response to Ankara widespread crackdown on potential political enemies. If you go any further, those border gates will be opened, he added. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

eu presidency: The prime minister of Malta, whose country is about to assume the EU presidency, is the latest leader to dash Britain hopes of an easy divorce, signalling that the 27 other nations will drive a hard bargain, according to The Waterloo Record. Joseph Muscat told the BBC that there will not be a situation when the U.K. has a better deal than it has today. Now they have EU leaders reply And it going to hurt. In the U.K. it fair game to bash Brussels and then you dont need to be surprised that in Brussels they bash you back, Muscat said in an interview broadcast Friday. It wont be a case whether one side gains and the other side loses. So this is a bit of Catch-22. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

point hamilton: Case in point Hamilton, the Pulitzer-winning Broadway musical attended by vice-president-elect Mike Pence the Boba Fett of American politics who found himself being lectured about diversity in front of the entire audience, according to The Waterloo Record. We, sir we are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, recited Brandon Dixon, the star of a play celebrated for its inclusive take on the founding of America. What does this mean for pop culture In the wake of escalating outrage over the acid-dipped reality star who flipped his middle finger at immigrants, minorities, women and the disabled, one could be forgiven for thinking the 1960s, in their anarchic, counterculture glory, are about to come roaring back to life. We truly hope that this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us. But that always been my thing bring back the Stick it to The Man 1960s. Take that Pence, you debonair, silver haired phoney. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

water cannons: Fifteen already have been charged with damaging property, Borisov said after arriving at the camp early Friday, according to Brandon Sun. Police said about 2,000 migrants, most from Afghanistan, were involved in the conflict that reportedly erupted over the camp being put under quarantine following an alleged outbreak of infectious diseases and an outbreak of panic among local residents. Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said all the detainees would be removed from the camp in Harmanli and placed in locked reception centres while their involvement in Thursday unrest if investigated. Chanting slogans, migrants allegedly set fires and threw rocks at police, who responded with water cannons and rubber bullets. Speaking to reporters, he expressed concern that terror groups could exploit simmering tensions such as the ones at the Harmanli camp. Two dozen police officers and two refugees were injured, the prime minister said. . Borisov cancelled a previously scheduled visit to Hungary on Friday and called an emergency meeting with all heads of law enforcement services. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

bill: His photo can be seen only a few pages after an article co-authored by two Waterloo engineering students about the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 formerly Bill C-51 . This is noteworthy because Bill C-51 would subsequently be used to facilitate Mohamed prosecution, according to Rabble. The Iron Warrior article focused on the student experience, discussing the effects of Bill C-51 on campus and the possibility of engineering students being recruited by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service CSIS . It speculated that those same students might be used to spy on Muslim students in the same faculty. One of the only publicly available photographs of the 23-year-old facing terrorism-related charges appeared in the February 2015 edition of Iron Warrior, a magazine published by the University of Waterloo engineering faculty. In a strange coincidence, when the article was published Mohamed was already under investigation for his sympathies to a listed terrorist entity. A year after the article was published Mohamed was arrested on a weapons charge. The premise of the article was correct students and specifically racialized students have both the most to lose from Bill C-51 and the greatest role to play in defeating it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

work: Last year it jumped to third and is forecast to hit the silver medal position in 2016, according to Metro News. It has a lot to do with growth in construction and manufacturing, he said, and the 1,400 people at work at the Irving Shipyards. In 2012, the city was 10th out of 13 in Conference Board list of growing cities. Buoyed by its renewed sense of confidence, Halifax is hitting its stride, transforming rapidly into a more modern, progressive city with different places to live and cool places to work, Savage said. It important because investment follows confidence, he said. Halifax Partnership business confidence index last spring was at it highest level since it began measuring in 2011, Savage said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

garbage bins: Dawn Maxwell, Sackville Food waste & want A recent CBC Marketplace report brought to light the alarming amount of food thrown out by large retail chains across the country, according to The Chronicle Herald. It uncovered numerous garbage bins of seemingly consumable food behind a Toronto Walmart. I have read it three times already and it makes me laugh out loud every time. A quick look at the images will undoubtedly leave you searching for some sort of evidence that the food was spoiled. Or perhaps this speaks to a greater issue in this country the 31 billion of food wasted each year, 10 per cent of that by retailers. Perhaps the oranges decomposed entirely on the side we can t see. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.