american cities: It was an exhilarating demonstration of the power of women and, considering that countless supportive men joined the women's marches, of the power of the people, according to Hamilton Spectator. It was also a bracing antidote to the pervasive despair and cynicism that have greeted Trump's unlikely, unnerving rise to the presidency. Less than 24 hours after the inauguration of Donald Trump as America's new president, millions of women in the United States and around the world marched not only to protest the man and his nasty, divisive brand of politics but to defend the values they deem sacred tolerance, freedom and equality. The women marched in Washington, D.C., in New York, Los Angeles and other American cities more than three million of them, all told. Indeed, on that single day, no fewer than 408 women's marches took place in America and 168 other countries. They marched and rallied in Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal and London, England, too. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: The numbers released Wednesday are a far cry from the country's first census of the population in 1871 four years after Confederation when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin, according to The Chronicle Herald. The population projections show immigration will alter the country's cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada's future as the nation turns 150 years old. It suggests the proportion of immigrants in Canada's population could reach 30 per cent in 2036 compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 and a further 20 per cent of the population would be the child of an immigrant, up from the 17.5 per cent recorded in 2011. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages spoken at home. Across Canada, the percentage of francophones is also expected to drop to between 17 and 18 per cent from 21.3 per cent in 2011. In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian press: It suggests the proportion of immigrants in Canada's population could reach 30 per cent in 2036 compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 and a further 20 per cent of the population would be the child of an immigrant, up from the 17.5 per cent recorded in 2011, according to Toronto Star. The numbers released Wednesday are a far cry from the country's first census of the population in 1871 four years after Confederation when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin. Rene Johnston / Toronto Star file photo By The Canadian Press Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 OTTAWA A new Statistics Canada survey says almost half the country's population could be an immigrant or the child of an immigrant within the next 20 years. The population projections show immigration will alter the country's cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada's future as the nation turns 150 years old. Article Continued Below In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages spoken at home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian qualifications: Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star file photo By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 Job candidates with Asian names and Canadian qualifications are less likely to be called for interviews than their counterparts with Anglo-Canadian names even when they have a better education, a new study has found, according to Toronto Star. Using data from a recent large-scale Canadian employment study that examined interview callback rates for resum s with Asian and Anglo names, researchers found Asian-named applicants consistently received fewer calls regardless of the size of the companies involved. AARON HARRIS / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO Jeffrey Reitz, a sociology professor at the University of Toronto and co-author of the new study, said the findings call for the adoption of what's known as an anonymized resum review process, which codes candidates without identifying them by name. Although a master's degree can improve Asian candidates' chances of being called, it does not close the gap and their prospects don't even measure up to those of Anglo applicants with undergraduate qualifications. The disadvantage of an Asian name is less in the large organizations, although it has not disappeared, said the joint study by the University of Toronto and Ryerson University, titled Do Large Employers Treat Racial Minorities More Fairly It will be released Wednesday at a forum at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs. Compared to applicants with Anglo names, Asian-named applicants with all-Canadian qualifications had 20.1 per cent fewer calls from organizations with 500 or more employees, and 39.4 per cent and 37.1 per cent fewer calls, respectively, from medium-sized and small employers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

border officers: We tried not to be too loud; we'd read the stories of Washington-bound Canadians being denied entry, according to NOW Magazine. But our tears, groans and commentary couldn't always be contained, as was evident every time a U.S. border officer turned up the volume. Our friend was being fingerprinted and interrogated about her visitor's visa as we watched the television hanging from the ceiling. Trump's voice came through the set - We've defended other nations' borders while refusing to defend our own while border officers in the background called people out by numbers, not names, Trinidad 1! As Trump spoke of gangs, drugs, the protecting U.S. borders from the ravages of other countries and putting America First, we heard officers clapping in agreement. There were five of us on our way to the Women's March on Washington. I held back tears and let my eyes roll instead. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: If China retaliates with measures of its own, some see the potential for a tit-for-tat tariffs dispute that could drag Canada's economy down as well, according to Guelph Mercury. Then, there's the diplomatic question of what could happen if Canada is seen favouring one relationship over the other. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take punitive economic measures against China, accusing it of destroying the U.S. economy. But McCallum said the reality is that no one knows yet how the U.S.-China relationship will play out in the coming weeks or months, him least of all, as he remains in Canada before officially taking up his post in the spring. We are able to walk and chew gum at the same time, McCallum said about balancing both relationships. His job will be to focus on Canada-China relations, others will focus on the Canada-U.S. dynamic, but neither should suffer, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: The numbers released Wednesday are a far cry from the country's first census of the population in 1871 four years after Confederation when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin, according to The Waterloo Record. The population projections show immigration will alter the country's cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada's future as the nation turns 150 years old. It suggests the proportion of immigrants in Canada's population could reach 30 per cent in 2036 compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 and a further 20 per cent of the population would be the child of an immigrant, up from the 17.5 per cent recorded in 2011. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages spoken at home. Across Canada, the percentage of francophones is also expected to drop to between 17 and 18 per cent from 21.3 per cent in 2011. In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

climate change: More redwoods would mean less climatechange, the park said in a tweet, according to Guelph Mercury. Golden Gate National Park in California said in a tweet that 2016 was the hottest year on record for the third year in a row. One, by Redwoods National Park in California, notes that redwood groves are nature's No. 1 carbon sink, which capture greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The tweet directed readers to a report by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA The tweets went beyond climate change. A park service spokesman declined to comment Wednesday. Death Valley National Park tweeted photos of Japanese Americans interned there during World War II, a message that some saw as objecting to Trump's pledge to ban Muslims from entering the country and a proposal to restrict the flow of refugees to the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

donald trump: It was exhilarating to see a crowd of women, men and children of all ethnicities, in attire ranging from hot pink pussy hats to pastel head scarves, come together, holding up a rainbow of signs voicing their human rights concerns and solidarity against racism and misogyny.I hadn't expected to feel so emotional, but, after all the sexism and racism on show during the U.S. election, it was exactly what I needed, according to Vancouver Courier. At the same time, like many in the crowd, I wondered, what's next As uplifting as it was to march and watch my social media feeds fill with pictures from friends marching all over the world, I remembered how the bout of sadness that hit me after Donald Trump's election ran deeper than his actions and statements. When I entered Jack Poole Plaza and saw the thousands gathered there, against Vancouver's magnificent mountains and the Olympic Cauldron, I felt a tear well up in my eye. As a woman, a person of colour and a Muslim, it broke my heart because of how it resonated with what I see around me. Confronting sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination requires more than selfies and a crowd. From seeing how badly Indigenous women have been treated on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to patiently responding to Islamophobic misconceptions from well-intentioned friends, I find the prejudices that underlie Trump's tweets and statements hit close to home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fishing island: She's helped us a lot, like all Icelandic people, so this was our way of saying 'thank you'. In an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the family described an arduous flight from war in Syria, the long journey across Europe and how they chose a cold fishing island deep in the Arctic circle to start anew, according to National Observer. I like it here, especially for my children. The four-month-old was born in Reykjavik to Syrian asylum seekers who were so thankful they gave her an Icelandic name. ; One of our closest friends here, an Icelandic friend, is called Valgerour Halla, said her 36-year-old father Wael, who comes from western Syria. It's safe, everyone is friendly, and we're determined to stay, said Wael. Their youngest daughter, Valgerour Halla Aliyadah, was born last September. Wael and his wife, Ferayl, arrived in summer 2015 with two older daughters, Jana, 5, and Julie, 4. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

homeland security: We are going to save lives on both sides of the border, according to The Waterloo Record. Trump cast his actions as fulfilment of a campaign pledge to enact hard-line immigration measures, including construction of a wall paid for by Mexico. Beginning today the United States of America gets back control of its borders, Trump declared during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security. With the families of Americans killed by people living in the U.S. illegally sitting in the audience, Trump said, When it comes to public safety, there is no place for politics. While Trump has repeatedly promised that Mexico will pay for it, U.S. taxpayers are expected to cover the initial costs and the new administration has said nothing about how it will compel Mexico to reimburse the money. Funding for the border wall project is murky. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrant-heavy industry: First inspired by churches, the label is something cities and other public entities have sought to offer local protections to immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, whether it's barring police from asking citizens about immigration status or refusing to co-operate with federal agents, according to Brandon Sun. Roughly 80 restaurants are participating, in locations including New York, Minneapolis, Detroit, Boston, Oakland, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. From down-home delis to upscale bistros, dozens of restaurants nationwide are seeking sanctuary status, a designation owners hope will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry and tone down fiery rhetoric sparked by the presidential campaign. Related Items Articles Chicago mayor welcomes help, warns against deploying troops The restaurants agree to anti-discrimination policies, put up signs on windows that pronounce their sanctuary status and receive know-your-rights training, such as webinars on how to ask federal immigration agents for proper paperwork if there's an attempted raid. At Detroit's Russell Street Deli, customers walking in the front door of the racially diverse restaurant see a sign that reads SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, a place at the table for everyone. Some will also offer a text line for customers or employees to report any incidents of harassment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

defence submission: Albert, just north of Edmonton, in July 2010, according to The Chronicle Herald. Justice Denny Thomas dismissed a defence submission that Vader should get a lesser sentence because his rights were violated in custody. Travis Vader was found guilty of manslaughter last fall in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, who were in their 70s when they vanished after leaving their home in St. He did, however, agree to a defence request that Vader serve his sentence in British Columbia because of threats he has received. IMMIGRANTS AND CANADA' A new study from Statistics Canada suggests that the proportion of immigrants in Canada's population could reach up to 30 per cent in 2036 compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 and a further 20 per cent of the population would be the child of an immigrant, up from the 17.5 per cent recorded in 2011. Thomas said Vader will be eligible for parole in seven years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fertility rates: In contrast, the combined population of immigrants and second-generation immigrants represented 38.2 per cent of the Canadian population in 2011, according to CTV. For a historical comparison, Statistics Canada said that, by 2036, the proportion of immigrants could be twice as high as it was in 1871, when the first Canadian census was conducted. Based on the findings of two population projection reports, the government agency projects that nearly one in two Canadians or between 44.2 and 49.9 per cent could be an immigrant or the child of an immigrant by 2036. The study points to sustained immigration, a rising number of deaths, and low fertility rates since the early 1990s, as factors contributing to the growing proportion of immigrants in Canada. In line with its 2011 estimate, the agency expects slightly more than 90 per cent of immigrants will live in metropolitan areas by 2036, with Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver remaining the cities with the highest proportions. Concentration in cities Statistics Canada said that Canada's largest cities will continue to be the primary destinations for newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

homeland security: We are going to save lives on both sides of the border, according to Hamilton Spectator. Trump cast his actions as fulfilment of a campaign pledge to enact hard-line immigration measures, including construction of a wall paid for by Mexico. Beginning today the United States of America gets back control of its borders, Trump declared during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security. With the families of Americans killed by people living in the U.S. illegally sitting in the audience, Trump said, When it comes to public safety, there is no place for politics. While Trump has repeatedly promised that Mexico will pay for it, U.S. taxpayers are expected to cover the initial costs and the new administration has said nothing about how it will compel Mexico to reimburse the money. Funding for the border wall project is murky. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrant-heavy industry: First inspired by churches, the label is something cities and other public entities have sought to offer local protections to immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, whether it's barring police from asking citizens about immigration status or refusing to co-operate with federal agents, according to CBC. How much will Trump's wall cost, and who's paying Roughly 80 restaurants are participating, in locations including New York, Minneapolis, Detroit, Boston, Oakland, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. From down-home delis to upscale bistros, dozens of restaurants nationwide are seeking sanctuary status, a designation owners hope will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry and tone down fiery rhetoric sparked by the presidential campaign. Not enforceable The restaurants agree to anti-discrimination policies, put up signs on windows that pronounce their sanctuary status and receive know-your-rights training, such as webinars on how to ask federal immigration agents for proper paperwork if there's an attempted raid. At Detroit's Russell Street Deli, customers walking in the front door of the racially diverse restaurant see a sign that reads SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, a place at the table for everyone. Some will also offer a text line for customers or employees to report any incidents of harassment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

u.s: Beginning today the United States of America gets back control of its borders, Trump declared during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security, according to CTV. We are going to save lives on both sides of the border. As early as Thursday, he is expected to pause the flow of all refugees to the U.S. and indefinitely bar those fleeing war-torn Syria. The actions, less than a week into Trump's presidency, fulfilled pledges that animated his candidacy and represented a dramatic redirection of U.S. immigration policy. I regret and reject the decision of the U.S. to build the wall, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said Wednesday in a nationally televised address. They were cheered by Republicans allies in Congress, condemned by immigration advocates and triggered immediate new tension with the Mexican government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jihadist attacks: On the campaign trail, Trump initially proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, which he said would protect Americans from jihadist attacks, according to Globe and Mail. Both Trump and his nominee for attorney general, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, have since said they would focus the restrictions on countries whose migrants could pose a threat, rather than placing a ban on people who follow a specific religion. The Republican president, who took office last Friday, was expected to sign the first of the orders at the Department of Homeland Security, whose responsibilities include immigration and border security. Supreme Court On Tuesday, Trump said he will announce a candidate next week to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. We will pick a truly great Supreme Court justice, Trump told reporters who asked about the vacancy as the president signed paperwork to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines. Trump had said earlier this month he would choose a nominee within two weeks of his inauguration. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump cast: Beginning today the United States of America gets back control of its borders, Trump declared during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security, according to Toronto Star. We are going to save lives on both sides of the border. Reuters By Julie Pace Vivian Salama The Associated Press Rachel Zoll Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation's immigration controls Wednesday, signing executive actions to jumpstart construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and block federal grants from immigrant-protecting sanctuary cities. Trump cast his actions as fulfilment of a campaign pledge to enact hard-line immigration measures, including construction of a wall paid for by Mexico. Read more Trump's EPA freeze, gag order spark fears about environmental defunding among states Article Continued Below U.S. Congress passes bill to permanently ban federal funds for any abortion coverage react-empty 160 Trump warns he will send in the Feds' to lower Chicago murder rate Funding for the border wall project is murky. With the families of Americans killed by people living in the U.S. illegally sitting in the audience, Trump said, When it comes to public safety, there is no place for politics. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

voter fraud: We are going to save lives on both sides of the border, according to CBC. Trump to ready executive orders on Mexico wall Trump has young, undocumented immigrants living in fear The orders come as the president doubles down on unfounded claims that he lost the popular vote to Democrat Hillary Clinton because of illegal immigrants committing voter fraud. Beginning today the United States of America gets back control of its borders, Trump declared during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. to pay upfront cost of wall While Trump has repeatedly promised that Mexico will pay for the wall, U.S. taxpayers are expected to cover the initial costs and the new administration has said nothing about how it will compel Mexico to reimburse the money. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who has insisted his country will not pay for a wall, is expected to meet with Trump at the White House next week, despite calls from some lawmakers for him to cancel his visit. One of the executive actions Trump signed Wednesday appears to signal that he could restrict aid to Mexico. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wall wednesday: The president is expected to sign the first actions including the measure to jumpstart construction of the wall Wednesday during a trip to the Department of Homeland Security, according to CBC. Additional actions will be rolled out over the next few days, according to one official. He's also expected to target so-called sanctuary cities and is reviewing proposals that would restrict the flow of refugees to the United States. Trump is said to still be weighing the details of plans to restrict refugees coming to the U.S. The current proposal includes at least a four-month halt on all refugee admissions, as well as temporary ban on people coming from some Muslim majority countries, according to a representative of a public policy organization that monitors refugee issues. The officials and the public policy organization's representative insisted on anonymity in order to outline the plans ahead of Trump's official announcements. The person was briefed on the details of that proposed action by a government official and outlined the expected steps for The Associated Press. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

years: The numbers released Wednesday are a far cry from the country's first census of the population in 1871 four years after Confederation when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin, according to Hamilton Spectator. The population projections show immigration will alter the country's cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada's future as the nation turns 150 years old. It suggests the proportion of immigrants in Canada's population could reach 30 per cent in 2036 compared to 20.7 per cent in 2011 and a further 20 per cent of the population would be the child of an immigrant, up from the 17.5 per cent recorded in 2011. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages spoken at home. Across Canada, the percentage of francophones is also expected to drop to between 17 and 18 per cent from 21.3 per cent in 2011. In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

january art: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. rom.on.ca, according to NOW Magazine. Black Enslavement In Upper Canada Exhibition runs to Sep 9. Thursday, January 26Art, Honour, And Ridicule Asafo Flags From Southern Ghana Exhibition runs to Feb 27. Peel Art Gallery, Museum Archives, 9 Wellington E Brampton . 905-451-4931. Free. Grey Matter Screening of the 2011 Rwandan film directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza. 7 30 pm. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

population: The population projections show immigration will alter the country's cultural landscape under all scenarios Statistics Canada explored as part of an ongoing project to map out Canada's future as the nation turns 150 years old, according to National Observer. The upward trend in the number of immigrants to Canada would also have an effect on the languages spoken at home. The numbers released Wednesday are a far cry from the country's first census of the population in 1871 four years after Confederation when 16.1 per cent of the 3.7 million people in Canada were born abroad, with Britain, the United States and Germany as the most likely countries of origin. In Quebec, the percentage of people who claim French as their mother tongue is expected to drop to between 69 and 72 per cent in 2036, down from 79 per cent in 2011. The share of those who speak English at home in Quebec, on the other hand, will rise three or four points to the 16 or 17 per cent range due in part to the tendency of new immigrants to favour English over French when choosing a new language. Across Canada, the percentage of francophones is also expected to drop to between 17 and 18 per cent from 21.3 per cent in 2011. ; In Quebec, while the overall number of people who speak French at home even if it isn't their mother tongue is expected to grow, their share as a percentage of the population will fall to about 75 per cent from 81.6 per cent. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

protection athens: Portugal has offered to take in several hundred of the 2,500 Yazidi refugees living in Greece, arguing that their mistreated community merits special protection, according to Brandon Sun. Athens has rejected the offer, worried that other countries might start cherry-picking asylum applications based on religion or ethnicity. Now, the Yazidi whose faith is older than Christianity are at the centre of a new European dilemma. Does that make the Yazidis victims of discrimination or nondiscrimination It's a question that could be keeping some of them in limbo. Yazidis, she noted, were targeted for slaughter by Islamic State militants at home and face ongoing harassment from fellow Iraqis stranded in migrant camps. Ana Gomes, a European Parliament member from Portugal who has been an outspoken advocate of the resettlement proposal, says Greek concerns are misplaced. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trans canada: Keystone, a project designed to ship Canadian crude to the United States, was halted in late 2015 by former president Barack Obama over environmental concerns, but Trump has invited Trans Canada, the pipeline's proponent, to resubmit its application to the State Department, according to Guelph Mercury. He also ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review and approve construction and easement requests for Dakota Access a pipeline that ignited pushback among indigenous people throughout North America. The new president signed executive orders Tuesday on two highly contentious pipelines the cross-border Keystone XL and the Dakota Access line, a project which triggered months of protests in North Dakota last year. Last December, Jo-Ellen Darcy, assistant army secretary for civil works, declined to allow the pipeline to be built under Lake Oahe and said alternate routes need to be considered. Dakota Access could threaten the neighbouring Standing Rock Sioux's drinking water supply, Bellegarde said Wednesday, noting his organization supported efforts last year to identify alternate routes for the line and provided support for the protests. The 3.8 billion project would bring North Dakota crude through South Dakota and Iowa to an existing pipeline in Illinois. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.