parliament house: Speaker Tony Smith adjourned the sitting after the first question for 40 minutes while security officers regained order, according to Brandon Sun. Another 20 protesters linked arms in a public area at the centre of Parliament House, demanding that Australia resettle refugees who attempt to reach its shores by boat. Around 30 demonstrators shouting from a public gallery drowned out the House of Representatives, where lawmakers had gathered for a combative, daily 90-minute session in which opposition legislators question government ministers about their portfolios. Security officers forced them into a lift and sent them to the building basement. Australia has deterred refugees from coming by boat from Indonesian ports by refusing to ever resettle them. We are here today because your policies are breaking our hearts, one protester said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

i hadnt: Her father started lecturing her in Arabic, and she pouted, according to National Observer. I can try to remove the photo. I looked at her father, Bassam, wondering if my story about her had brought negative attention, or violated a cultural code that I hadnt been aware of. Was there something wrong Was it against the rules Fatima grumbled something in Arabic, and her friend, a slightly older Syrian refugee, broke out in laughter. Earlier this year, when I was given the opportunity to report on Syrian refugees, I was moved by the significance of telling their stories.I mostly report on things without expressing my own views or personal observations. No, she telling you she wants her photo replaced because she a lot prettier than that! We all share a laugh, reflecting that teenage girls are teenage girls, no matter what the culture. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

parliament months: The bill a response to a Quebec Superior Court decision proposes amendments to address differences in the ways indigenous men and women acquire status and how it is handed down to family members, according to The Waterloo Record. Last year the court ruled in favour of three women from a Quebec First Nation and declared that portions of the Act violated equality provisions under the Charter of Rights, but gave Parliament 18 months to make legislative amendments. While speaking to a Senate committee on Wednesday night, Bennett admitted time constraints caused mistakes and for less engagement with First Nations than she would have liked. In certain situations men could pass their status on to their descendents, but women could not. My department failure to directly engage with the plaintiffs was not only unacceptable but embarrassing for me as minister, she said. The government faces a time crunch because the court required a response be in place by February, Bennett said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tuesday arrest: Rafid al-Nassar, 41, was arrested after New Glasgow Regional Police received a complaint from staff at the Westside Medical Centre, according to Brandon Sun. The incident happened in the staff washroom, and the complaint came from staff members, Const. Dr. Ken Mac Donald said Wednesday. They seized electronic devices and ... as of this time, police identified all the persons in the recordings, Mac Donald said. The force major crime unit investigated the allegations for nine months before Tuesday arrest, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

vancouver board: When a white person buys a house, we dont notice, according to The Waterloo Record. When somebody of a different colour does, we do. Evan Siddall delivered a pointed speech on Wednesday to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, where he said housing should not become a wedge that divides newcomers from long-time residents. That not good economics, he said. The British Columbia government introduced a 15-per-cent tax on foreign buyers in July in response to those concerns. Vancouver skyrocketing housing prices have increasingly been blamed on foreign capital flowing from China. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

post: Trump offered his thoughts in an early morning post on Twitter, saying nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag, according to Toronto Star. Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag if they do, there must be consequences perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail! the Twitter post said. Reuters By John Wagner The Washington Post Tues., Nov. 29, 2016 Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened loss of citizenship or jail for those who burn the American flag, saying such protests which the Supreme Court has declared to be free speech should carry consequences. Flag burning was ruled to be constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment in a 1990 Supreme Court case, United States v. Article Continued Below Trump did not say what inspired his proposal, but it comes just days after a college in western Massachusetts reportedly decided to stop flying all flags, including U.S. flags, after someone there burned a flag in protest of Trump election victory over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. react-text 158 An American flag burns outside the White House in Washington on Nov. 9, 2016, the day after after president-elect Donald Trump election victory. /react-text AL DRAGO / NYT A group of veterans gathered on Sunday to protest the decision by Hampshire College in Amherst to remove the flag. Eichman, that struck down a law seeking to prevent its desecration. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

clients: One year ago, Wang, 47, was convicted of one of the biggest immigration scams in Canadian history making 10 million by filing fraudulent immigration applications for his clients, according to CBC. In one of his ploys, Wang falsely used his own home in Richmond as an address for 114 of his clients who didnt live in Canada. CBC News has learned 320 immigrants, who each paid thousands of dollars to New Can Consulting and owner Xun Sunny Wang, are now facing deportation to China. Convicted immigration fraudster Xun Sunny Wang used his own home in Richmond as a fake address for at least 114 of his clients. Three of his former employees will be sentenced in January and three more are awaiting trial. Mike Zimmer/CBC His appeal of his seven-year prison term and 900,000 fine was rejected last month. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

country checkup: I was attending a test sitting for the first Syrian pop-up brunch in Toronto.. possibly even the world. photo credit Lisa Kates Since spring of 2016, Ive been documenting the Newcomer Kitchen project -- a food-based social enterprise in Toronto that is creating opportunities for employment and cultural exchange by having Syrian refugee women prepare and sell home-cooked meals, according to Huffington Post Canada. The project has super busy since its inception in April 2016 and, aside from their weekly Thursday meals, have catered events such as Luminato, CBC Cross Country Checkup, and a VIP Iftar dinner with Toronto Mayor John Tory, and continues to evolve. The phrase special brunch being kind of a tautology... I mean, what warm-blooded North American doesnt love brunch, right But, this one was was extra-special. What about a Syrian brunch visionary Newcomer Kitchen co-founder Len Senator found himself dreaming. His well-touted food establishment The Depanneur where interesting food things happen referred to as The Dep by fans has been hosting top Toronto brunches - Zagat-rated ones - for years. If anyone knows how to run a brunch, it Len. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deportation orders: If there is justice in this country, the Canada Border Services Agency should be found accountable for the harm that they have done to me, to my family, Mr, according to Globe and Mail. Figueroa told a news conference outside the University of Victoria law faculty building. Figueroa to leave the Walnut Grove Lutheran Church in Langley. Mr. My application for permanent residency was finalized on May 12, 2016, he said. Figueroa, who is studying law at the university, said he is now a permanent resident of Canada but wants the border services agency to erase the report on his inadmissibility and deportation orders. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

emmeline pankhurst: Say what Mary Poppins What could possibly have put Fortier knickers into such a twist Fidelity Fiduciary Bank For those who may have forgotten the narrative of the film -- or for those who may not have seen it -- George Banks David Tomlinson a banker subtle pun, that in London financial district in 1910, is a remote and distant man, according to Rabble. He is consumed by the fiduciary concerns of his job, impervious to his wife Winnifred Glynis Johns vibrant feminism -- she who stands shoulder to shoulder with the extraordinary Emmeline Pankhurst -- and largely absent as a father from the lives of his children, Jane Karen Dotrice and Michael Matthew Garber . Nanny Mary Poppins played by the sparkling and golden-voiced Julie Andrews and chimney sweep Bert played with great lan by Dick Van Dyke serve as agents of change, shattering Banks absorption in the world of commerce and bringing him back into the fold of his family as engaged husband and father. In an article in The Fraser Forum entitled Mary Poppins -- song, dance and latent socialism, Fortier maintains himself to have been struck by the film latent socialist ideas and its implied attack on bankers and investment. On one level, it a straightforward moral parable on how there is more to life than money and how its monomaniacal pursuit can destroy family and all that is authentically pleasurable. Dawes Sr. also played by Van Dyke -- to the two Banks children If you invest your tuppence wisely in the bank; safe and sound,Soon that tuppence safely invested in the bank, will compound,And youll achieve that sense of conquest as your affluence expands,In the hands of the directors, who invest as propriety demands. However, Fortier ire is particularly raised by the lyrics of the song Fidelity Fiduciary Bank penned by Richard and Robert Sherman, children of Russian Jewish immigrants who fled Cossack pogroms -- a satire of the arid pleasures of investing, phlegmatically delivered by the tottering and enervated bank director, Mr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

english classes: The province expects a majority of the government-assisted Syrian refugees who arrived in Manitoba since last November to do the same, according to CTV. Learning English is so important for me because it the bridge I will use to get a job, or to do the job right, Bakhash said through an interpreter. One year after his arrival, the former real estate agent is applying for provincial employment and income assistance because after 12 months, his federal financial support with the exception of possible Canada Child Benefit will end. Syrian refugees caught in bombing desperate to be reunited with family Bakhash attends English classes every day for three hours. He believes work is important, and he should work to support his family, but he understands he doesn t have the language skills or training to do so yet. He speaks level 2 English. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

film industry: The Gothams, which honour independent film, are essentially the kick-off to Hollywood long awards season, according to The Chronicle Herald. Monday night ceremony, hosted in Manhattan by Keegan-Michael Key, also served as the first opportunity for the film industry or at least a sizable chunk of its more East Coast, indie contingent to formally gather since the election. A celebrated film about a boy growing up gay, black and poor in Miami, Moonlight, virtually swept the night, taking best feature, best screenplay, a special jury award for best ensemble and the audience award. It gave much of Hollywood which overwhelmingly backed Hilary Clinton a chance to commiserate over drinks, try out punchlines and make a rallying cry for art political power. Ladies and gentlemen, we are so grateful that we live in a country that celebrates diversity, said Key. Key, half of the former Comedy Central duo Key and Peele, opened, with deadpan sarcasm, with what he said was a 4-week-old monologue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

funding model: That it; just dismantle it and move on, according to Globe and Mail. This proposal was a welcome break from Leitch ongoing obsession with screening immigrants for anti-Canadian values. Leitch has taken a position on the CBC. It must go. The sort of horse manure that got many Conservative cabinet ministers exactly where they are today. That is, the begging bowls come out about six times a year. On the matter of the CBC, Leitch was, apparently, trying to trump pun intended Maxime Bernier who wants to make the CBC advertising-free and shift it to a funding model similar to that of PBS and NPR in the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

gloria chivers: Zhou is a Chinese citizen here initially on a student visa, according to CTV. His lawyer, Jim Dean, says Zhou currently has a work visa. Jinghao Zhou was charged after his SUV slammed into a car being driven by Gloria Chivers, 60, killing her instantly on Nov. 24 in a head-on crash at Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street in London. Bail was granted on a number conditions, including the surrender of his passport. The grounds for Zhou being taken into custody werent immediately identified. But it all became moot after the court learned that Canadian Immigration and Citizenship officials planned to take Zhou into custody shortly after his release. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government removal: Top congressional Republicans quickly distanced themselves from Trump views, according to Metro News. Trump words, expressed on Twitter early Tuesday morning, put him at odds with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, who was in the majority in the 1989 decision that protected flag burning. But the Supreme Court has held that flag-burning is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment, and the Constitution forbids the government removal of citizenship for a natural-born American. Trump has called Scalia, who died in February, a great judge and said he would appoint someone to fill Scalia seat who is much like the conservative legal icon. It was not immediately clear what prompted the tweet, but just an hour before, FOX News had aired a story about college students who burned a flag. Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag if they do, there must be consequences perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail! Trump said in a tweet. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ibrahim tonbari: They either have to support themselves or fall back on provincial social assistance, according to CBC. Im very thankful to the government for providing for me, but I really want to work. December begins the so-called Month 13, when the government-sponsored refugee package, with its monthly living allowance, ends for many families. I dont want to depend on the government, said Ibrahim Tonbari, who brought his family of six to Windsor, Ont., one year ago. I dont want to depend on the government.- Ibrahim Tonbari Twelve months after uprooting, the Tonbaris count their many blessings two kids in school, a three-bedroom rented house and enough food for the family. Im very thankful to the government for providing for me, but I really want to work. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jonathan isaac: Bacon scored a game-high 18 points and Isaac got his second double-double of the season 14 points, 13 rebounds as the Seminoles defeated Minnesota 75-67 on Monday in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, according to Hamilton Spectator. I was proud of those guys, Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton said. Jonathan Isaac and Dwayne Bacon continue to come through for Florida State. Dwayne shot selection was excellent and allowed pace to come to him. The Seminoles 6-1 shot just 34.6 per cent from the field in the first half and trailed 33-31 at halftime. Jonathan asserted himself in the second half, especially getting rebounds. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

laurier: The Laurier Club was set up in 1986, according to Rabble. John Turner was Liberal leader. You could be co-ordinator riding fundraising support and victory fund or funding co-ordinator Laurier Club events. The party had been in power from 1963 until 1984. Finding a way back to power included bringing together business and community leaders with senior MPs, providing lapel pins, and giving members access to an established network of Laurier Club contacts, as the donation form puts it. In that election the Mulroney Conservatives had reduced them to 43 seats. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

paints muslims: He paints Muslims as terrorists and Latinos are drug dealers and rapists, according to Hamilton Spectator. The Chinese are stealing American jobs and lying about climate change. Trump stunning win shows how fear and anger can arouse powerful hatred toward any groups perceived as the other. He presents himself as a champion of law and order, offering simple solutions to complex issues by denying globalism and human rights. Trump presidency has started impacting Canadian social fabric. Desperate and resentful at the speed that social change is happening, a surprising number of people cling to his false promises. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

scotia: Wherever somebody comes from, we re looking for people to come here to build their lives find work, send their kids to school, purchase goods and services, and contribute to our community, according to The Chronicle Herald. It been an important year for the largest multiservice immigrant settlement organization in the Atlantic region. Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia executive director Gerry Mills says she not sure how many U.S. citizens will actually follow through with their threats to move to Nova Scotia, but those who do can seek support from ISANS. We support increased immigration, as do most people in Nova Scotia, says Mills. Mills says the number of immigrants coming into Nova Scotia is increasing, and ISANS has been responding to that need. Mills says a wide range of services is important because every immigrant is coming from a different situation. ISANS provides everything from initial settlement and language support to assistance finding employment and connecting with people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sports stars: Verbal attacks on women looks are mild these days compared to the explicit sexualization of abuse that unleashed upon women in the name of free speech and behind the anonymity of a computer screen, according to Hamilton Spectator. Male politicians are crooks, maybe. I suppose women everywhere have experienced a taste of the hate that some men feel toward them. Male sports stars are called lazy bums. That why it so important to celebrate women who step up and take on the risk of making change. But any woman who steps outside of the privacy of the home is open to all kinds of derogatory comments touching upon the colour of her skin, the shape of her body, the look of her face, the wave of her hair, the presumed characteristics of her behaviour, what she wearing and on and on ad nauseam. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

supreme court: Trump words, expressed on Twitter early Tuesday morning, put him at odds with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, who was in the majority in the 1989 decision that protected flag burning, according to CTV. Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag -- if they do, there must be consequences -- perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail! Trump said in a tweet. But the Supreme Court has held that flag-burning is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment, and top congressional Republicans quickly distanced themselves from Trump views. It was not immediately clear what prompted the tweet. But in 1989, Scalia signed onto an opinion written by the liberal Justice William Brennan that struck down a criminal conviction under Texas law for burning a flag during a political protest. Trump has called Scalia, who died in February, a great judge and said he would appoint someone to fill Scalia seat who is much like the conservative legal icon. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

vacancy: Canada overall vacancy rate rose to 3.4 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent last year, CMHC said, according to Huffington Post Canada. Toronto 544 new apartments, 80,000 new people Apartments, condos and office buildings in central Toronto. At the same time, the country most oil-dependent cities are seeing record-high vacancy rates, as tenants leave for other cities and rental rates fall. Photo Getty Images Toronto apartment vacancy rate fell to 1.8 per cent this year from 2.3 per cent last year, CMHC said, because rising house prices have forced more people to stay in rental housing. Though new buildings came online, that new supply was mostly offset by older buildings that were demolished or converted to condos, CMHC said. There were only 544 purpose-built apartments added to Toronto supply in the 12-month period covered in the report. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

attack america: Investigators are looking into whether it was a terrorist attack, according to Guelph Mercury. America! Stop interfering with other countries, especially the Muslim Ummah. The posts from Abdul Razak Ali Artan account came to light after Monday violence, which left 11 people injured. We are not weak. The posts were recounted by a law enforcement official who was briefed on the investigation but wasnt authorized to discuss it publicly, and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. We are not weak, remember that, he wrote, using the Arabic term for the world Muslim community. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deportation order: Before he fled to Canada in 1997 to escape death threats, Figueroa was a volunteer for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front in El Salvador, according to Guelph Mercury. The group brought in a new era of democracy when it was voted into power in 2009. Jose Figueroa will be in court Wednesday in Vancouver asking it to rescind an eight-year-old report that said he was inadmissible to Canada due to his past membership in a political organization. He also said Monday he wants a federal deportation order quashed. If there is justice in this country, the Canada Border Services Agency should be found accountable for the harm that they have done to me, to my family, Figueroa told a news conference outside the University of Victoria law faculty building. Immigration Minister John McCallum granted a ministerial exemption last December that allowed Figueroa to leave the Walnut Grove Lutheran Church in Langley. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

michael ferguson: In addition, Ferguson found the government own evaluation, made public in September, painted an incomplete and inaccurate picture, according to Guelph Mercury. The Canada-U.S. Beyond the Border initiative was unfurled in December 2011 to help protect the continent from terrorist threats while ensuring the efficient passage of travellers and shipments across the 49th parallel. While departments and agencies completed many commitments of the high-profile Beyond the Border plan, they faced numerous challenges and lacked the means to measure results, auditor general Michael Ferguson said in a report released Tuesday. The issues are crucial last year close to 700 billion in goods traversed the border and people made nearly 150 million land crossings, with millions more travelling by air or water, Ferguson said. Government exists to do things for people, Ferguson told a news conference Tuesday. He urged a number of federal agencies to develop indicators so they can fully assess efforts involving everything from checked baggage screening to so-called trusted-trader programs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.