locker room: The 7-footer could not put any weight on his leg as he was helped by new teammates James Jones and Tristan Thompson, who moments earlier had cheered along with fans in Quicken Loans Arena when Bogut checked in for the first time, according to Hamilton Spectator. The Cavs said initial X-rays revealed a fractured left tibia. The team's new centre broke his left leg in the second quarter and had to be assisted off the floor and to Cleveland's locker room. Bogut is at the Cleveland Clinic undergoing further tests. Bogut was on the perimeter guarding Okaro White when he went down. The 32-year-old sustained the injury at the 11 38 mark of the second quarter of the Cavaliers' 106-98 loss to Miami, just moments after taking the floor for the first time in his No. 6 jersey. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lawyer: That assumption, say some immigration lawyers, is correct, according to Huffington Post Canada. I think that there is a lack of access to justice for claimants in the United States'' said Bashir Khan, an immigration lawyer in Winnipeg. Many have already had refugee or asylum claims turned down in the U.S. and feel they may have more success in Canada. In most of Canada, you do get ... a legal-aid assigned lawyer. Photo Lyle Stafford/Reuters Alastair Clarke, another immigration lawyer in the city, said he has represented people who have been rejected in the United States but are accepted in Canada. You're not put in immigration detention, so you are able to make long-distance calls to gather evidence that your lawyer may tell you is needed.'' The Canadian side of the Canada-U.S border crossing, where refugees make their way into the province, is seen in Emerson, Man., Feb. 1. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mayor: Toronto Mayor John Tory dropped by the Raise the Roof campaign's pop up shop, which was actually a park bench, at Nathan Phillips Square, according to Toronto Star. The Mayor bought a hat, at twice the going rate, and was on hand to lend his support to the national organization. /react-text Rick Madonik react-text 160 Erin Kobayashi with her dog Luna photographed at home with her plants. Andrew Francis Wallace By edited by Steve Russell - photojournalist t Russell Photos i steverussell Mon., March 6, 2017 react-text 149 Mayor John Tory reacts to a comment from Raise the Roof's Executive Director, Michael Braithwaite, that Tory might start a new trend with the logo off the side, or back, as he dons a toque. Millennials surrounded by a concrete jungle are creating an urban jungle in their apartments, with many taking on 'plant babies' in lieu of furbabies and actual babies. A Different Book List, Canada's only independent, multicultural bookstore specializing in books from the African & Caribbean Diaspora is holding a parade of books as they move locations across the street on Bathurst Street. February 3, 2017. /react-text Carlos Osorio react-text 171 A woman peeks in the window of the old location as she waits in line to pick up a box and bring it across the street to the new location. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

muslim-majority countries: After Trump issued the first version of the 90-day ban in January, federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said he had been assured by the White House that permanent residents could go to the U.S. as usual, according to Toronto Star. But the language of the second version is not nearly so straightforward. The Associated Press By Daniel Dale Washington Bureau Mon., March 6, 2017 WASHINGTON Permanent residents of Canada with citizenship from any of six Muslim-majority countries can be denied entry to the United States under the new version of U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban. The revised ban, signed by Trump on Monday, explicitly says that a landed immigrant from Canada needs to apply for a waiver that may be granted, on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of a consular officer or another official from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Read the latest news on U.S. President Donald Trump Article Continued Below Canada will work with its counterparts in the United States to clarify the impacts of this order on Canadian citizens and Canadian temporary and permanent residents, a spokesperson for the immigration ministry said Monday. react-text 156 U.S. President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban order on Monday that bans all refugees for 120 days and visitors from Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya and Yemen for 90 days. It is not yet clear how strict or generous the U.S. government will be in giving such waivers to people applying at consulates in Canadian cities or whether there will be any consistent policy at all. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump administration: Xiao's family, did not respond to a request for comment, according to Globe and Mail. In recent months, Mr. Opinion Why the crackdown in Hong Kong will backfire Globe editorial Hong Kong's disappearing Canadian Gerard Li, the intermediary representing Mr. Mulroney has worked closely with the Trudeau government in cementing a relationship with the Trump administration. Mr. Touting the former prime minister's involvement, the firm's memo said that Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government were grateful for his support on bilateral-trade matters, which in turn gave him prompt access to the top levels of the Canadian government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee: Statistics provided by the Immigration and Refugee Board show refugee claims from people fleeing some countries are approved more often than not, according to The Chronicle Herald. MODERN UNDERGROUND RAILWAY PROPELS ASYLUM SEEKERS INTO CANADA Many African asylum-seekers who end up in Canada have undergone an arduous journey through thousands of kilometres of jungle, along back roads and over water in small wooden boats. Winnipeg immigration lawyer Bashir Khan says there's a lack of access to justice for those trying to obtain refugee status in the U.S. He says claimants in Canada get a legal aid assigned lawyer and aren't put in detention, which makes it easier for them to prepare their case. They often spend a lengthy period in a U.S. immigration detention centre. A member of a Canadian non-profit group that provides support services to newcomers says such stories are common with those who have ended their journey by illegally crossing the Canadian border. It's a modern underground railroad with networks of smugglers plotting paths through South and Central America to help people fleeing Somalia, Ghana, Djibouti and other countries. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto raptors: Not having to play for three nights will be a welcome respite for the Toronto Raptors, who arrived in South Florida in the wee hours Sunday, according to Toronto Star. But the time here before Wednesdays' game is far more than simply a couple of days to recuperate and recharge. Stacy Revere / Stacy Revere/GETTY IMAGES By Doug Smith Sports Reporter Sun., March 5, 2017 MIAMI There will be some rest and some relaxation. It's critical, DeMar DeRozan said. Reeling from a disappointing loss in Milwaukee on Saturday that undid most of the good done in an impressive win in Washington on Friday, the Raptors have a couple of days now to figure some things out before the last, final sprint to the NBA playoffs that begin in the middle of next month. These days come at a critical point. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

travel ban: Canadians, we at our core would find questions about religion or politics objectionable, either morally or legally, but the time and place for that debate is not at a point of entry, Kadri said, according to CBC. You need to seriously consider before you travel to the United States weigh your desire and your need to enter against your principles and your beliefs. Southwestern Ontario public schools cancel field trips to U.S. Windsor immigrants worried about visiting U.S. family members after Trump travel ban Border agents have incredible authority and if you're not ready to answer questions about your religion or even your views on President Donald Trump it may be wiser to stay home, he said. Trump's travel ban leads to border fears for Muslims in Windsor, Ont. He reminds Canadians they are subject to a warrantless search, including of their electronic devices, when entering the U.S. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, they state unequivocally they don't discriminate based on race and religion, he said. Kadri said it would be naive to think there's no profiling going on at the border. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

travel order: Read it at https //t.co/XcBwwEJJHF Press Sec Trump privately signed the new order while Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally unveiled the new edict, according to CBC. The low-key roll-out was a contrast to the first version of the order, signed in a high-profile ceremony at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes as Secretary of Defence James Mattis stood by Trump's side. The revised travel order leaves Iraq off the list of banned countries but still affects would-be visitors from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Libya. . POTUS has signed a new executive order that will keep the nation safe. Things to know about Trump's new travel ban Trudeau urged to denounce Trump's 'racist' travel ban White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was not scheduled to hold an on-camera briefing Monday either, leading to the appearance that the president was distancing himself from the order, which was a signature issue during his campaign and the first days of his presidency. Beth Kohn protested outside the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals courthouse in San Francisco on Feb. 7 while the court heard arguments regarding President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries. The order also risks being overshadowed by unsubstantiated accusations the president made over the weekend that former President Barack Obama had ordered the wiretapping of his phone during the campaign. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

women today: This year, International Women's Day happens to be the day on which Parliament has an opportunity to pass Bill S-201 and, in so doing, enhance the health and well-being of countless women across Canada, according to Huffington Post Canada. A molecular model of breast cancer type 1 susceptibility BRCA1 protein. It is also an opportunity to address continuing equity gaps and other challenges facing women today. Photo Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Library via Getty Images S-201 would institute a federal ban on genetic discrimination. Canada lags behind in this regard as the only G7 country without specific protections against genetic discrimination. Today, there is no law preventing anyone in Canada, including employers or insurance providers, from demanding genetic test results or discriminating based on genetic information. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

campaign: Instead, Voerman said, It's about identity, according to Brandon Sun. Wilders' campaign slogan sums it up The Netherlands ours again! The nationalist refrain, which echoes U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign call to make America great again, is a theme that could dominate elections in two other European nations this year France and Germany. So why do polls indicate that the Netherlands' ruling parties are set to suffer big losses before a March 15 national election, while the party of right-wing anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders appears poised to make substantial gains It's not the economy, stupid, Professor Gerrit Voerman of the University of Groningen said, tweaking the campaign message Bill Clinton used in his successful 1992 march to the White House. How Wilders' Party for Freedom fares next month should provide an indication of the prospects for fellow far-right nationalists Marine Le Pen, the presidential candidate for France's National Front party, and Frauke Petry of the Alternative for Germany. Wilders' party, which currently has 12 lawmakers in the chamber, is on track to become one of the biggest, if not the biggest, parliamentary faction, despite a recent decline in polls. In the Netherlands, pollsters predict that Prime Minister Mark Rutte's People's Party for Freedom and Democracy will lose about 15 of the 40 seats it holds in the 150-seat House of Representatives. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

english football: The FA has been threatened with the loss of public funding unless more women and ethnic minorities are brought into the decision-making process, according to Brandon Sun. The House of Commons has already declared it has no confidence in the FA over its failure to reflect modern society in England. Kick It Out, English soccer's anti-discrimination group, said the Football Association's planned overhaul of its board and council appears to be sham and won't satisfy minority groups. The FA Council will add 11 members to ensure it better reflects the inclusive and diverse nature of English football, the governing body said. But there will not be proper representation of minority groups even after the board is redesigned, Kick It Out chairman Herman Ouseley said. The FA also plans to guarantee three places for women on its board and restrict members to three terms of three years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hud secretary: There were other immigrants who came here on the bottom of slave ships, worked even longer, even harder for less, Carson said as he walked across a stage holding a microphone, according to Brandon Sun. Carson later that night called slaves involuntary immigrants on a radio show. Carson, who was confirmed as HUD secretary last week and is the only black member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, was talking about the work ethic and dreams of immigrants who came to the United States through Ellis Island in his first speech at the department. Slaves came here as involuntary immigrants but they still had the strength to hold on, he said on Sirius XM's The Armstrong Williams Show. Don't let anyone turn that into something bad. That requires a tremendous amount of toughness and will power and hope and faith and they had that, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrant advocates: Instead, U.S. immigration officials detained them and split them up, according to Brandon Sun. They planned to send the mother and children to a detention centre in Texas, but lawyers intervened over the weekend and got a federal judge to quash the transfer. The mother, father and their three young sons, including a baby, arrived at the airport Thursday for a connecting flight to Washington state, where they planned to resettle. Homeland Security officials haven't said why the family was held, while immigrant advocates asserted in a court petition that there was absolutely no justification whatsoever. Lawyers said the family never should have been subjected to such treatment after going through the more than yearlong process to obtain special immigrant visas, which are given to foreigners who work for the U.S. military in their countries, often risking their lives. Government officials said in a federal court hearing Monday that the family was given back their passports and visas and will be interviewed April 5 in Seattle to determine if they are eligible to use those visas to remain in the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

israeli nationalists: Speaking in parliament, Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said U.S. officials had been clear in their opposition to Israeli annexation of West Bank land a notion that has gained steam in far-right Israeli circles since Trump's election, according to Brandon Sun. Related Items Articles White House aides defend Trump's wiretapping claim We received a direct message not an indirect message and not a hint from the United States. It was the latest indication that President Donald Trump is returning to more traditional U.S. policy and will not give Israel free rein to expand its control over the West Bank and sideline the Palestinians, as Israeli nationalists had hoped. Imposing Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria would mean an immediate crisis with the new administration, Lieberman said, shortly before departing for a working visit to the U.S. Judea and Samaria is the biblical term for the West Bank, which Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war. The angry U.S. reaction was sparked by comments by Miki Zohar, a junior lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nationalist Likud Party. The Palestinians seek the West Bank as the heartland of a future state, a position that has wide international backing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cabinet tuesday: The results of their table-top exercises will help form options being put before cabinet Tuesday, The Canadian Press has learned, according to CBC. Officials are also studying links between distinct groups of border-crossers that might belie the common notion they're all being pushed into Canada by the volatile U.S. political climate. Border security, RCMP and immigration officials have been running scenarios to prepare for the possibility that a relative winter trickle of crossings into Canada could turn into a spring flood. RCMP help asylum-seeking family through snow after run-in with U.S. border patrol Federal ministers see the asylum seeker situation on the ground in Emerson, Man.UN concerned about plight of asylum seekers walking into Manitoba Two government officials confirmed to The Canadian Press that many of the people coming into Quebec hold American visas issued at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An RCMP officer carries a child from a family that said they were from Yemen after they crossed the U.S.-Canada border into Hemmingford, Que., on Sunday. Interviews revealed the visas were obtained to use the U.S. as a transit point to get to Canada and claim asylum plans set in motion long before the U.S. election in November, the officials said, neither of whom were authorized to publicly discuss the issue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

age range: He said he appreciated learning the game, according to CBC. I like hockey now, Alhraki said. One of the newcomers was Alaa Alhraki, 25, who moved to Canada six months ago. The community, the communication, anything here with community, that's good hockey. Anjuli Patil/CBC Ryan Mac Kenzie, the team's assistant coach, was impressed with the enthusiasm the Syrians displayed. There was a big age range in players, with the youngest player being five and the oldest players being in their 20s. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian coalition: The group believes the motion will put a chill on free speech, according to Toronto Star. An Ontario Liberal backbencher, Iqra Khalid, brought forward the M-103 motion in Parliament last year. Rene Johnston / Toronto Star By Laura Beeston Staff Reporter Sat., March 4, 2017 More than 1,000 people participated in a counterdemonstration at Toronto City Hall Saturday against a March for Freedom, Liberty and Justice, organized by the Canadian Coalition of Concerned Citizens CCCC . The CCCC marched against M-103, a parliamentary motion that commits the Legislature to fight against hatred, discrimination and prejudices, particularly against Muslims. The Opposition tried to pass an amendment last month removing the word Islamophobia from the motion, but the Liberals used their majority to block the effort. react-text 160 The police made three arrests at Saturday's demonstrations. /react-text Rene Johnston A similar anti-Islamophobia motion received unanimous support at Queen's Park last week. The people that came to demonstrate against the CCCC march outnumbered the CCCC demonstrators by about 30 to one. Article Continued Below The Practice Solidarity crowd showed up an hour ahead of the CCCC's march, condemning the group's hate speech and calling on the federal government and MPs to condemn those who advocate hatred based on race, religion and gender. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

u.s: The results of their tabletop exercises will help form options being put before cabinet Tuesday, The Canadian Press has learned, according to Toronto Star. Officials are also studying links between distinct groups of border-crossers that might belie the common notion they're all being pushed into Canada by the volatile U.S. political climate. Border security, RCMP and immigration officials have been running scenarios to prepare for the possibility that a relative winter trickle of illegal immigration into Canada could turn into a spring flood. Two government officials confirmed to The Canadian Press that many of the people coming into Quebec hold U.S. visas issued at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Conservatives are demanding a crackdown, and want those crossing illegally charged with crimes, something the government notes cannot happen until asylum claims are heard. react-empty 164 The fact those claims are being fed into a clogged system has others urging the Liberals to put more resources into the refugee-determination process and the agencies that support newcomers. Article Continued Below Interviews revealed the visas were obtained to use the U.S. as a transit point solely and to get to Canada to claim asylum plans set in motion long before the U.S. election in November, the officials said, neither of whom were authorized to publicly discuss the issue. react-text 154 An RCMP officer carries a young child as her family crosses the U.S.- Canada border in Hemmingford, Que. /react-text Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS But it is the pictures of RCMP officers hoisting small children above snow-covered fields along the Canada-U.S. frontier that have drawn global attention and placed political pressure on the Trudeau government from all sides. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian troops: Canadian troops in Iraq mount pressure on ISIL around Syrian border Risk of post-ISIL chaos in Iraq casts new light on Canada's support for Kurds In preparing for their deployments, troops would spend upwards of six months conducting exercises in mock Afghan villages with civilian actors playing the part of Afghans, including pretend local journalists because, as we all know, perception can soon become confused with reality, according to The Chronicle Herald. We did not win the war in Afghanistan but those days of purpose and clarity have been replaced with a perplexing set of new challenges for the Canadian military. The rotations of contingents into Kandahar became so routine that the Canadian Army constructed a full-scale replica of the southern Afghanistan region at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright for training purposes. We currently have approximately 200 elite commandos deployed to train Kurds in northern Iraq. However, the Kurds fly the flag of Kurdistan and proudly display that same symbol on their uniforms. These Kurds are battling Daesh aka ISIS evildoers and this is a good thing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cccc demonstrators: An Ontario Liberal backbencher, Iqra Khalid, brought forward the M-103 motion in Parliament last year, according to Metro News. The Opposition tried to pass an amendment last month removing the word Islamophobia from the motion, but the Liberals used their majority to block the effort. The group believes the motion will put a chill on free speech. Related Toronto group plans to counter anti-Muslim protestA similar anti-Islamophobia motion received unanimous support at Queen's Park last week. The people that came to demonstrate against the CCCC march outnumbered the CCCC demonstrators by about 30 to one. The Practice Solidarity crowd showed up an hour ahead of the CCCC's march, condemning the group's hate speech and calling on the federal government and MPs to condemn those who advocate hatred based on race, religion and gender. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government officials: Feds to help Manitoba border community with refugee costs The Canadian Press The results of their table-top exercises will help form options being put before cabinet Tuesday, The Canadian Press has learned, according to Globe and Mail. Officials are also studying links between distinct groups of border-crossers that might belie the common notion they're all being pushed into Canada by the volatile U.S. political climate. Border security, RCMP and immigration officials have been running scenarios to prepare for the possibility that a relative winter trickle of illegal immigration into Canada could turn into a spring flood. Two government officials confirmed to The Canadian Press that many of the people coming into Quebec hold American visas issued at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But it is the pictures of RCMP officers hoisting small children above snow-covered fields along the Canada-U.S. frontier that have drawn global attention and placed political pressure on the Trudeau government from all sides. Interviews revealed the visas were obtained to use the U.S. as a transit point get to Canada and claim asylum plans set in motion long before the U.S. election in November, the officials said, neither of whom were authorized to publicly discuss the issue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government officials: The results of their tabletop exercises will help form options being put before cabinet Tuesday, The Canadian Press has learned, according to Hamilton Spectator. Officials are also studying links between distinct groups of border-crossers that might belie the common notion they're all being pushed into Canada by the volatile U.S. political climate. Border security, RCMP and immigration officials have been running scenarios to prepare for the possibility that a relative winter trickle of illegal immigration into Canada could turn into a spring flood. Two government officials confirmed that many of the people coming into Quebec hold American visas issued at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But it is the pictures of RCMP officers hoisting small children above snow-covered fields along the Canada-U. S. frontier that have drawn global attention and placed political pressure on the Trudeau government from all sides. Interviews revealed the visas were obtained to use the U.S. as a transit point get to Canada and claim asylum plans set in motion long before the U.S. election in November, the officials said, neither of whom were authorized to publicly discuss the issue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

issey miyake: BLUE IS Colour OF SEASON While its exact symbolism is up for debate, one thing is certain blue is the colour of the season, according to The Chronicle Herald. A host of designers have all used the symbolically-charged hue in their fall-winter collections being shown at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights from Sunday's star-filled shows in Paris including how a 9-year-old fashionista turned heads at Valentino. Those included Briton Phoebe Philo at Celine, Italian Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior, Japanese Yoshiyuki Miyamae at Issey Miyake, Georgian David Koma at Mugler, Lebanese Elie Saab and French Columbian-born Haider Ackermann. VALENTINO RAVISHES IN THOUGHTFUL COLLECTION What do you get if you combine Victorian-era styles with those of Italian Postmodern design Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli gave us a pretty good idea in his gentle and thoughtful Valentino collection Sunday that took both for inspiration. On the immigration front, France's culture minister told The Associated Press that the Parisian fashion industry which relies heavily on foreign talent is under threat owing to the rise of nationalism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee protection: Goodale told CBC radio his American counterparts will be fully informed of the circumstances that Canada is dealing with and fully apprised of the consequences that we're dealing with on our side of the border, according to Hamilton Spectator. What Mr. Mr. Goodale hasn't told Canadians is what Ottawa expects the U.S. to do about the situation. It requires claimants to seek refugee protection in the first safe country where they arrive. Nor has he been decisive about how Ottawa is going to manage the influx of refugee claimants more than 100 people in 2017 alone . The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the U.S. hasn't been much use here. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lars hagberg: A smaller community makes the transition easier, according to Toronto Star. There is no hustle and bustle, and people here do have time for me. Lars Hagberg for the Toronto Star By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sun., March 5, 2017 Richard Joseph had never heard of Belleville, but the immigrant from India is now calling it home and loving it. It would have taken me much longer to settle down in a big city like Toronto, said the 35-year-old from Bangalore, a metropolitan city in India with a population of nine million. The salaries are not as high as in the big cities, but the cost of living is lower. There are more opportunities and less competition here. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.