american life: Women could finally land jobs outside the secretarial pool but they shouldn't expect equality, according to The Waterloo Record. She'd say 'I'd sit with the men, train the men and then get paid less than the men,' recalled daughter, Dianna Flannery. Arriving in Detroit, their new home, Edna found a job with Great American Life and, though the company provided opportunities, she was also a victim of the times. Despite the unfair treatment, Edna's employer valued her sharp mind and she became the first female property and casualty insurance underwriter in the U.S. Son Tim Flannery, said his mother was recognized in the U.S. insurance industry for her expertise in marine underwriting and he remembered how she had won multiple awards for her pioneering work as a woman in what was most definitely a man's world back in the 1950s and 1960s When Tim was six years old, Dianna was born and Edna, by then in her mid-40s, thought it might be time to give up her career. Their intent was to convince Edna not to quit. Three executives descended on our house, he said, remembering the men in three piece suits arriving at the family home unannounced. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian press: It's clear that conservatives at the Manning Centre conference were thinking about the political ramifications of the seismic political shift in the U.S. in recent months, according to The Waterloo Record. But does it matter what those particular conservatives think In the Populism Project, The Canadian Press is exploring the factors that led to Trump's victory, how it is changing politics in Canada and testing them against the current economic, social and political climate of Canada to see whether the potential exists for the same kind of political upheaval here. There was a panel devoted exclusively to the topic of whether Trumpism could be exported to Canada, and more than one other session made mention of the Trump effect. Held in Ottawa every year, the Manning Conference attracts a particular swath of the conservative movement the self-described policy and politics junkies eager to chew on the issues of the day. Common folk don't come to events like this, he told a panel at the conference called Down with The Elites It's the so-called common folk understood to have propelled Trump to victory, not just in the general presidential election. Put another way, suggested Toronto politician Doug Ford, not exactly the average voter. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: JOHN WOODS / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Jaime Watt Sun., Feb. 26, 2017 In many ways, it is surprising the Canadian d tente over immigration and identity issues has lasted this long, according to Toronto Star. While Canada has avoided the vitriolic debate that has roiled other developed countries, it is na ve to believe this unusual harmony will last. And, if polls are to believed, they are doing so with the popular support of Canadians. The number of immigrants admitted to Canada has steadily risen under successive governments, with little public dialogue beyond a tacit recognition that it was necessary for economic growth. Yet in many developed nations, debate about immigration and national values has overtaken the public agenda. Liberal and Conservative governments alike have limited changes in immigration policy to tinkering around the edges. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

country agreement: Under the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the U.S., refugee claimants in one country can't make the same claim on the other side of the border, according to CTV. But the agreement only applies to those who make their claims at official border crossings. Canada has seen an increase in the number of refugee claimants walking over the border from the U.S. to request asylum in the weeks following U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to ban travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries. If they manage to cross in an open area and hit Canadian soil, they are entitled to a hearing. But Kenney says the government should simply close the loophole. The risks of crossing illegally -- for example, walking across a dark field in the middle of a Manitoba winter -- has led advocates to call for the government to suspend the safe third country agreement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration rights: But never in all those years has she seen so many people reaching out for help as she does now, according to CBC. We're doing about 10 times as much business as we were before the election, and it's been increasing just astronomically, she said. Donna Schaper has worked for immigration rights for more than a decade, and her church, Judson Memorial, recently housed a man awaiting a deportation hearing. Trump administration plans could lead to vast increase in deportations How 'sanctuary cities' are reacting to Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants Houses of worship have historically provided refuge to those facing deportation, but Schaper says what's happening now is different. We are providing sanctuary of all kinds to hundreds of people, spiritual support, moral support, legal support, financial support, physical support if they need it, she said. The climate created by the Trump administration's rhetoric is forcing churches to do more. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leadership contest: We have to go to Ottawa and fight like hell to restore some equilibrium in the economy.'- Charlie Angus, NDP leadership candidate The stakes were arguably higher then, as the party had rocketed past the Liberals to form the Official Opposition, according to CBC. The front-runners, union leader Brian Topp and Quebec MP Tom Mulcair, were promising fiscal prudence and balanced books. NDP MP Nathan Cullen coined that phrase during the last leadership contest in 2012, a more lively affair when nine hopefuls squared off to replace Jack Layton, all the while pledging to largely stick to the late leader's policy script. This time, MPs Peter Julian and Charlie Angus are the only two who have made their intentions known since the race kicked off last July. Is he in or out Charlie Angus registers for NDP race, but still not sure he wants to be leader Is this the man who could replace Tom Mulcair as federal NDP leader B.C. MP Peter Julian announces NDP leadership candidacy Both Julian and Angus are hoping to capitalize on discontent among some progressive voters over decisions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made so far, namely the approval of pipeline projects, relatively cozy relations with U.S. President Donald Trump and the government's perceived heel-dragging on Indigenous issues. A rumoured third candidate, Quebec MP Guy Caron, will share his thoughts on the race Monday, while the suave, functionally bilingual Ontario NDP member of the legislature Jagmeet Singh is weighing his options. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

others: In 1989, Homer became a nuclear-free zone, according to Metro News. And just last month, hundreds turned out for a women's march in the city. In the 1970s, a landmark legal case involving one of its residents found the constitutional right to privacy in Alaska extends to the at-home use of marijuana. Now, Homer is wading deeper into the national political debate, becoming the latest U.S. city to consider affirming its commitment to inclusion amid concerns about the treatment of immigrants, religious groups, the LGBTQ community and others. If it passes, the city will join others such as Boise, Idaho, that have branded themselves as welcoming in recent weeks. The City Council on Monday is expected to weigh a resolution that states Homer will resist any efforts to profile vulnerable populations and will reject any expressions of fear and hate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

request asylum: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has expressed worries that those numbers could rise further as the weather becomes warmer, and has called on Ottawa to provide more help in dealing with the influx, according to Hamilton Spectator. For now, Ottawa is monitoring the situation but it's still too early to say whether even more asylum seekers will continue walking over Canada's doorstep, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said in an interview aired Sunday on CTV's Question Period. In the days and weeks that followed a move by President Donald Trump to ban travellers from seven Muslim-majority entering the U.S., Canada has seen an increase in the number of refugee claimants walking across the border to request asylum. We need to see what happens over the next little while to see if this is a trend, Hussen said. Over 20 people were intercepted while crossing the border illegally near Emerson, Man., over the weekend two weeks ago. We can't really determine that this is a trend moving forward. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rights seminar: But New Trier, a high-achieving, 4,000-student high school regularly ranked among the nation's best, found itself stepping into the minefield of the national dialogue on race and civil rights, according to The Chronicle Herald. Some parents and conservative groups have deemed the event during Black History Month radical and divisive. When a largely white public school nestled in Chicago's wealthiest suburbs planned a daylong civil rights seminar, it drafted two National Book Award winners as keynote speakers and crafted a syllabus that would be the envy of most liberal arts colleges. Dueling petitions circulated, heated emails were exchanged and hundreds of people packed a school board meeting beyond capacity. Some educators worry their work will become more difficult after a polarizing election that's fueled divisions, even in homogenous and largely Democratic areas like the upscale Lake Michigan suburbs making up New Trier. While New Trier's demographics and resources aren't reflective of many public schools, the debate highlights the complications of teaching civil rights when much of the country struggles to discuss race. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rossbrook: Given my connection with Rossbrook House, I thought, you know, the kids at Rossbrook, the one thing they know a lot about is winter fun, according to CBC. Event activities included a bonfire and bannock making, ball hockey and Inuit games such as blanket toss. The Cold City, Warm Hearts Winter Party kicked off shortly after 5 p.m. at the nature site, bringing together kids from Rossbrook House a downtown Winnipeg drop-in centre with kids who are new to the country through the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba IRCOM . I'm in Winnipeg and I like it' Newcomer youth meet to talk job skills, challenges Today's event was kind of inspired by some of the stuff going on in the world right now, and just feeling, locally, like we wanted to send a message of how connected we all are, said Brenda Hasiuk, who sits on the board at Rossbrook house and organized the event. Kids also snacked on pizza donated by Pizza Pizza. Winnipeg grocer wants fresh food to combat hate for newcomers For many children, winter is still a whole new experience, she added. Hasiuk said the goal of the event was to help the children get to know each other and show newcomer kids a cold winter isn't necessarily a bad thing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

swedish immigration: There hadn't been any major incident in Sweden the previous night, according to CTV. Then, Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly convened an on-air faceoff Thursday over Swedish immigration and crime between a Swedish newspaper reporter and a man identified on screen and verbally as a Swedish defence and national security advisor, Nils Bildt. Swedes, and some Americans, have been wondering about representations of the Nordic nation in the U.S. since President Donald Trump invoked what's happening last night in Sweden while alluding to past terror attacks in Europe during a rally Feb. 18. Bildt linked immigration to social problems in Sweden, lamented what he described as Swedish liberal close-mindedness about the downsides of welcoming newcomers and said We are unable in Sweden to socially integrate these people, arguing that politicians lacked a systematic plan to do so. Calls to Swedish officials Saturday weren't immediately returned. But if viewers might have taken the advisor for a government insider, the Swedish Defence Ministry and Foreign Office told the newspaper Dagens Nyheter they knew nothing of him. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

way everyone: According to local officials, at least 12 more have crossed since Friday, according to CTV. Response to the asylum seekers -- many of whom are originally from Somalia -- has been mixed in Emerson. The Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council has said since Jan. 1 staff has processed 139 refugee claims from people illegally crossing the border. Some local volunteers have provided food and lodgings for the groups, while others in the community say they have safety concerns. Why don't these people come to our country the way everyone else had to The legal way, argued local Ernie Hildbrand. To address those concerns, two Manitoba MPs -- Maryann Mihychuk and Robert Falcon-Ouellette -- toured Emerson and spoke with locals. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre conference: But does it matter what those particular conservatives think In the Populism Project, The Canadian Press is exploring the factors that led to Trump's victory, how it is changing politics in Canada and testing them against the current economic, social and political climate of Canada to see whether the potential exists for the same kind of political upheaval here, according to National Observer. Held in Ottawa every year, the Manning Conference attracts a particular swath of the conservative movement the self-described policy and politics junkies eager to chew on the issues of the day. It's clear that conservatives at the Manning Centre conference were thinking about the political ramifications of the seismic political shift in the U.S. in recent months. Put another way, suggested Toronto politician Doug Ford, not exactly the average voter. What put him in the running for that at all was his complete overthrow of the American Republican establishment to win the U.S. state primaries and get the nomination in the first place. Common folk don't come to events like this, he told a panel at the conference called Down with The Elites It's the so-called common folk understood to have propelled Trump to victory, not just in the general presidential election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

detachment property: It is a record of the 3,000 black refugees all of whom sided with the British during the war who were loaded on ships bound for Nova Scotia, then a British colony, according to National Observer. In column after column, the list of human souls reads like a commercial inventory Aaron Jon, 42, stout fellow. The book was compiled in New York between April and November of 1783 at the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War. Isaac Jon, 10, fine boy. And with each black loyalist's name, their status as a current or former slave is also cited with cold detachment Property of Thomas Prichard, and a refugee from Philadelphia. Sarah Gordon, 28, tall, limber wench. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

request asylum: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has expressed worries that those numbers could rise further as the weather becomes warmer, and has called on Ottawa to provide more help in dealing with the influx, according to The Waterloo Record. For now, Ottawa is monitoring the situation, but it's still too early to say whether even more asylum seekers will continue walking over Canada's doorstep, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said in an interview aired Sunday on CTV's Question Period. In the days and weeks that followed a move by President Donald Trump to ban travellers from seven Muslim-majority entering the U.S., Canada has seen an increase in the number of refugee claimants walking across the border to request asylum. We need to see what happens over the next little while to see if this is a trend, Hussen told CTV's Evan Solomon. Over 20 people were intercepted while crossing the border illegally near Emerson, Man., over the weekend two weeks ago. We can't really determine that this is a trend moving forward. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

school: Some parents and conservative groups have deemed the event during Black History Month radical and divisive, according to Brandon Sun. Dueling petitions circulated, heated emails were exchanged and hundreds of people packed a school board meeting beyond capacity. But New Trier, a high-achieving, 4,000-student high school regularly ranked among the nation's best, found itself stepping into the minefield of the national dialogue on race and civil rights. While New Trier's demographics and resources aren't reflective of many public schools, the debate highlights the complications of teaching civil rights when much of the country struggles to discuss race. For educators the goal is simple. Some educators worry their work will become more difficult after a polarizing election that's fueled divisions, even in homogenous and largely Democratic areas like the upscale Lake Michigan suburbs making up New Trier. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

swedish immigration: There hadn't been any major incident in Sweden the previous night, according to Brandon Sun. Then, Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly convened an on-air faceoff Thursday over Swedish immigration and crime between a Swedish newspaper reporter and a man identified on screen and verbally as a Swedish defence and national security advisor, Nils Bildt. Swedes, and some Americans, have been wondering about representations of the Nordic nation in the U.S. since President Donald Trump invoked what's happening last night in Sweden while alluding to past terror attacks in Europe during a rally Feb. 18. Bildt linked immigration to social problems in Sweden, lamented what he described as Swedish liberal close-mindedness about the downsides of welcoming newcomers and said We are unable in Sweden to socially integrate these people, arguing that politicians lacked a systematic plan to do so. Calls to Swedish officials Saturday weren't immediately returned. But if viewers might have taken the advisor for a government insider, the Swedish Defence Ministry and Foreign Office told the newspaper Dagens Nyheter they knew nothing of him. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

application system: Once the annual quota is met, the system automatically stops taking applications, according to Hamilton Spectator. Even those who were lucky enough to get a confirmation number and were invited to complete the online application in seven days said they have been unable to log onto the website. Applicants complained that ontarioimmigration.ca crashed almost immediately as they scrambled to compete for one of the 6,000 spots open for 2017. According to the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, its website has received more than 117,000 visits since Tuesday when the so-called PNP program started accepting applications. We are aware that some individuals have been having difficulty with the online application system. The program was suspended last year while it was under review. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

doug mcdermott: It was the first game in a Thunder uniform for Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott, acquired Thursday in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, according to Metro News. Gibson scored 12 points and McDermott added eight, even though they arrived Thursday night and weren't even available for shootaround on Friday. Westbrook scored 17 points in his 28th triple-double of the season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-93 on Friday night. Westbrook said the newcomers handled the hectic situation well. Like pros, Westbrook said. Great, man. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ernie hildebrand: They are going to be processed in a legal way for sure, said Mary Ann Mihychuk, who represents the riding of Kildonan-St, according to CTV. Paul. Why don't these people come to our country the way everyone else had to, the legal way said Ernie Hildebrand, who lives near the border in between Emerson and Gretna, Manitoba. Mihychuk and Winnipeg Centre MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette met with locals and toured Emerson to learn about the increasing number of men, women and children illegally crossing the border on foot into Manitoba from the United States. A new trailer outside the Canada Border Services Agency is now a waiting room. Hundreds of people, mostly from African countries, have made the dangerous trek from Minnesota and North Dakota over the past year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

european jews: Long before the family went into hiding, Anne's father, Otto Frank, desperately sought visas to bring his family to the United States, according to Rabble. Like tens of thousands of other European Jews at the time, they were repeatedly denied. What words of wisdom might she offer the Trump administration as it crafts its latest iteration of its Muslim and refugee ban Anne Frank is known for her famous diary, written while she and her family hid from the Gestapo in a secret annex of a house in Amsterdam from 1942 to 1944. Anne Frank and her family were betrayed and sent to the concentration camps. He went on to publish her writing as The Diary of a Young Girl, which has entered the canon of resistance literature. Only her father, Otto Frank, survived. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

families wonder: The students are in the process of applying for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP a partnership between the Ontario and federal governments that grants permanent residence to successful applicants, according to CBC. The program has streams for graduate students who are in Canada for a master's degree or PhD. Single mom says foreign student hosting company owes her 6KCould U.S. uncertainty mean more foreign-student cash for Canada 'A waiting game' Families wonder why immigration applications in limbo with influx of asylum seekers One master's student originally from South Korea told CBC Toronto she managed to successfully begin her application this week, but keeps getting error messages when she tries to fill out the rest of the required information. But some international graduate students in Ontario worry it could ruin their chances of immigrating to Canada. I've been fighting with my computer for three days, she said in a phone interview from Kitchener. Once someone starts an online application for the OINP, the applicant has just seven days to complete it. CBC Toronto agreed not to use her name, as she fears publicizing her identity could affect the status of her application. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

climate shifts: Beth Brown, pastor of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, the first Chicago house of worship since the election to offer immigrants who are facing deportation a place to stay, according to The Waterloo Record. There are now about two dozen in the Chicago area considering becoming part of the sanctuary movement. When Trump was elected, it turned into an immediate priority situation, said the Rev. As the political climate shifts, immigration activists say the nature of the sanctuary movement could change. Historically aimed at changing policies through public campaigns and protest, the sanctuary movement could be forced underground. Though federal authorities say they will continue to avoid raiding hospitals, schools and houses of worship, activists fear that sacred spaces could become targets under the new administration. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

friday showdown: And Serge Ibaka, in his first practice, speaks up, according to Toronto Star. Yesterday was the first time when guys made mistakes defensively, and a player instead of a coach said, Let's do it again. Richard Lautens / Toronto Star By Bruce Arthur Sports Columnist Fri., Feb. 24, 2017 So Serge Ibaka is a Raptor, and he's in his first practice, and the team screws up on defence. No, let's get it right,' said Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, the morning of Toronto's Friday showdown with the Boston Celtics. That's the leadership, defensive leadership, the take-command-type leadership you've got to have from players. I love it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

homeland security: After 3days at airport, not allowed to travel to oscars2017 - had US visa - but passport not accepted, according to CBC. Sad, but important work to do here. 995Khaled Khatib was scheduled to arrive Saturday in Los Angeles on a Turkish Airlines flight departing from Istanbul. According to internal Trump administration correspondence seen by The Associated Press, the Department of Homeland Security has decided at the last minute to block Khaled Khatib from travelling to Los Angeles for the Oscars. But his plans have been upended after U.S. officials reported finding derogatory information regarding Khatib. Asked for comment, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, Gillian Christensen, said, A valid travel document is required for travel to the United States. Derogatory information is a broad category that can include anything from terror connections to passport irregularities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

indian men: Hours later, the 51-year-old former air traffic controller reportedly told a bartender in another town that he needed a place to hide because he had just killed two Middle Eastern men, according to Toronto Star. In India, the father of one of the wounded men called Wednesday's attack in the Kansas City suburbs a hate crime, but authorities on Friday declined to discuss a motive as they investigated. The Associated Press By Jim Suhr The Associated Press Fri., Feb. 24, 2017 OLATHE, KAN. In the middle of a crowded bar, Adam Purinton yelled at two Indian men to get out of my country, witnesses said, then opened fire in an attack that killed one of the men and wounded the other, as well as a third man who tried to help. The shooting swiftly stoked fears about the treatment of immigrants, who feel targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump's promises to ban certain travellers, build a wall along the Mexico border and put America first. Witnesses say Purinton yelled Get out of my country, before opening fire on two Indian men. /react-text Henry County, Mo. Read more Distraught Indian father warns parents against sending children to U.S. after Kansas shooting Article Continued Below Kansas bar shooting that left 1 dead was racially motivated, witnesses say react-text 155 This undated photo provided by the Henry County Sheriff's Office in Clinton, Mo., shows Adam Purinton, of Olathe, Kan., who was arrested early Thursday in connection with a shooting at a bar in Olathe that left one person dead and two wounded. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.