canadian flag: The sun came out just in time for the kids to unroll the flag for an audience of trustees, principals, teachers and community members, marking a successful project that started in Calgary, according to Brandon Sun. In October, Youth Revolution was chosen by West Jet Cares for Kids to attend We Day in Calgary, and about 13 Vincent Massey students flew to the festivities. Youth Revolution students from Vincent Massey High School and J.R. Reid School unveiled their custom designed Canadian flag on Tuesday, decorated with visual reminders of the different acts of citizenship they took part in together. While we were there, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi was onstage and he said to the whole stadium, I really encourage all of you to do acts of citizenship in honour of Canada's 150,' and it really resonated with our group, said Patricia Redekop, Vincent Massey teacher and Youth Revolution teacher-leader. We talked about reconciliation, youth, environment, diversity and inclusion and what that all means, Redekop said. The students decided to pair up with their neighbouring school, J.R. Reid, walking over every couple of weeks to partner with the younger students and talk about what citizenship means. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mavis otuteye: Pallister said the President Donald Trump's crackdown is driving people to sneak across the border and risk their lives, according to Brandon Sun. We need to address the root cause of this ... the desperation people clearly are feeling combined with the hope they feel as they pursue a better life and come from the United States to Canada and to Manitoba, Pallister said Wednesday. Mavis Otuteye, 57, was found roughly one kilometre south of the border near Noyes in a remote part of northwestern Minnesota. In the absence of any rational arguments to persuade people, they tend not to change their mind. Pallister also said the federal government has not listened to his request to talk to immigrant communities in cities such as Minneapolis to dissuade people from making the journey across fields and ditches into Canada. I haven't any evidence that our federal government has attempted to persuade the president of the need for him to change his approach. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sherpa climbers: But the high-risk expedition, financed with about 92,000 from the Indian state of West Bengal, has sparked heated debate in the mountaineering community about the morality of risking more lives to retrieve bodies from one of the most unforgiving places on Earth, according to Brandon Sun. It was a very dangerous operation, West Bengal state official Sayeed Ahmed Baba acknowledged. The body had been left on the mountain for a year until last week, when a team of Sherpa climbers managed to recover it along with two others. It was difficult to find Sherpas who were willing to go. On the helipad Sunday in Kathmandu, Debashish Ghosh felt relief as he watched the Indian team unload the three bodies from the back of the chopper. But we had to do it for the families. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leon: Instead, her family wound up in an unheated house in Oregon with no indoor plumbing, eking out a living by picking strawberries, according to Metro News. It is all the more remarkable, then, that Alonso Leon became one of the first people brought to the U.S. illegally to become a lawmaker in America when she was elected last November to Oregon's Legislature. Teresa Alonso Leon envisioned a better life in a promised land when she was brought from Mexico to America as a young girl. Alonso Leon's victory shows that human potential does not know immigration status, and that among America's immigrants, especially those who have come here as children and benefited from the right to education, their potential offers leadership for the country, said Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. We didn't get our woman president that we were hoping for, but they got me as a legislator, Alonso Leon said with a laugh in her small office in the Oregon Capitol. The irony that Alonso Leon was elected the same day that Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton is not lost on her. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

atlantic canada: For Atlantic Canada, there should be one intent get as many highly-talented Americans as possible to move to the region, as soon as possible, according to Hamilton Spectator. I'm not talking about dozens or scores of Americans, but rather thousands of educated, skilled, ambitious Americans whatever their political stripes. Encouraging this migration should be the key element of a Canadian strategy shaped by Americans' uneasiness about the administration of President Donald Trump. There's no shame in being explicit about Canada's intention. The Americans themselves profited over the last century economically, scientifically and culturally from the immigration much of it targeted of thousands of brilliant minds from unstable regions and countries. The smartest countries in the world led by Singapore and Israel operate on this logic constantly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cheikh diagne: Instead, the francophone newcomer from Senegal was disappointed few Canadian employers recognize his skills and expertise as a banker and economist, and most see him only fit for jobs in call centres and customer service, according to Toronto Star. French is not a real official language in Canada, definitely not outside of Quebec. Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Tues., May 30, 2017 Cheikh Diagne thought he would have an advantage in Canada's job market by having one of Canada's official languages as his mother tongue. Although it is my first language, I face as many barriers as other newcomers to integrate and access services, said Diagne, who immigrated to Canada with his wife and two children in 2014 under the federal skilled worker program. Our needs are overlooked. Francophone immigrants are an invisible minority within a minority. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

court date: Authorities say Jeremy Joseph Christian started verbally abusing two young women, including one wearing a hijab, according to Hamilton Spectator. When three men on the train intervened, police say, Christian attacked them, killing two and wounding one. The attack aboard a light-rail train happened Friday, the first day of Ramadan, the holiest time of the year for Muslims. Christian, 35, was defiant during his brief initial court appearance Tuesday, shouting You call it terrorism I call it patriotism! He made repeated outbursts saying you've got no safe place! and death to the enemies of America! Christian, who faces aggravated murder and other charges, didn't enter a plea. He has been appointed public defenders. His next court date is June 7. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

daughters nadeem: The Barbar family's plane landed an hour ago, according to CBC. Eagerness and excitement are building. clauderivest The plane landed early, but it was another three hours before the Barbars walked through the plate glass doors in the international arrivals area and into the arms of relatives who hadn't seen them in two years. Raed and Juliette Barbar and their daughters Nadeem and Nardeen landed at Montreal's Trudeau airport Monday, nearly three years after fleeing their home in Qaraqosh, Iraq at gunpoint and almost two years after the Hope Community Church in Lennoxville applied to bring them to Canada from their precarious existence in Amman, Jordan. Open Arms How Canadians are welcoming Syrian refugees Juliette's parents, her brother and his family, who have been resettled in Ottawa, waved Canadian flags and held up signs that said Welcome to Canada. Juliette Barbar is reunited with her sister-in-law after being separated for two years. When mother and daughter were reunited, neither was able to hold back their tears. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dining opportunities: According to The Toronto Star, the area has had several other incarnations in the past, including Woodbine-Lumsden, Danforth East and Coxwell-Greenwood, though none have stuck, according to CTV. This time, the Danforth-Mosaic Business Improvement Area has slapped new city street signs along the 2.9 kilometre stretch reading The Danny.' On a sleek new website, the local BIA says their aim is to create a vibrant and well-maintained business area with diverse shopping and dining opportunities and services to attract the local community as well as visitors. Residents and businesses of Danforth Avenue between Donlands and Woodbine subway stations are expressing concern about a rebranding of their neighbourhood. In the world of the mass produced, the bland and the me-too chains, we are all looking for things that are real and authentic, a mission statement on thedanny.ca reads. But some don't agree. We're the Danny, and we're the real thing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

getty images: Photo Viewstock via Getty Images Whether you're new to Canada or making the leap to home ownership for the first time this season, here are some considerations, according to Huffington Post Canada. Mild climate means easier adjustment period Particularly for those coming from warmer climates like Iran or Asia, Vancouver's weather is undeniably attractive. One of the most beautiful times of year here on the west coast, spring has traditionally been a season that ushers new homebuyers into the Vancouver real-estate market. With the mildest climate in Canada, Vancouver requires less of an adjustment than other parts of the country. This includes clothing, household appliances think snow blowers and heating costs. However, often overlooked is that it also requires less of an investment in other areas, too. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

greg abbott: After about 40 minutes, they began to cheer, drowning out the lawmakers below, according to The Chronicle Herald. Protesters also blew whistles and chanted Here to stay! and Hey, hey, ho, ho, SB4 has got to go, referring to the bill that Gov. Activists wearing red T-shirts reading Lucha, or Fight, quietly filled hundreds of gallery seats as proceedings began. Greg Abbott signed into law this month. The demonstration continued for about 20 minutes as officers led people out of the chamber peacefully in small groups. Some unfurled banners reading See you in court! and See you at the polls! State House leadership stopped the session and asked state troopers to clear the gallery. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration laws: The opinion comes as the Trump administration steps up enforcement of the nation's immigration laws, including deporting those who commit crimes, according to Metro News. Immigration arrests have increased 38 per cent this year, compared with a similar period last year. The justices ruled unanimously that while Juan Esquivel-Quintana committed a crime under California law, his conduct did not violate federal immigration law. California law makes it a crime to have sex with anyone under 18 if the age difference is more than three years. But Esquivel-Quintana said his conduct would have been legal under federal law and the laws of 43 other states that are less strict. That applied to Esquivel-Quintana, who had sex with his 16-year-old girlfriend before and after his 21st birthday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mortgage advice: Dave Larock below a mortgage broker and president of Integrated Mortgage Planners Inc. in Toronto, helped with mortgage advice and found them a good rate, according to Globe and Mail. The reason I went to a mortgage broker is because it takes away the hassle of talking to every bank and going back and forth, says Mr. With a 12-year-old and a five-year-old, he and his wife were focused on finding a house near good schools, but after realizing they couldn't afford the locations they liked, will be buying their first home outside of the city. Kumar. We're very excited about the prospect of moving out of our small apartment into a house where the children can have a backyard and we can have a barbecue. I didn't face that much of a challenge qualifying for a mortgage because I'm able to pay some of the price from my own pocket. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

passport rules: Schwarz was born and raised in Kitchener, Ont, according to CBC. His eldest daughter Akira, 9, was also born in Kitchener and both Schwarz and his daughter are dual citizens of Canada and Australia. That influx has led to weeks-long processing delays and stress for expats. 5-year-old refused flight home to Vancouver over new passport rules Dual citizens heading home for holidays need Canadian passports Travelling overseas is stressful enough, but this is making things significantly worse, said Nathan Schwarz. I've been keen to take the girls back to Canada for a period of time, said Schwarz. I wanted to show her the town she's named after, and I figured the girls are now old enough that they'd be able to remember going there. One daughter's actually named after a Canadian town Elora. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

place autoplay: He has high praise for his father and mother, Vesna, who is sitting beside him, according to Huffington Post Canada. The feeling is mutual, and you can see it in this video TAG START player CA Play In Place Autoplay for AOL Canada function commercial video var TAG END date 5/30/17 My daughter said one great thing when Milos was born, Vesna says. Milos Raonic is talking about the sacrifices his parents made for him when he was growing up, before he was a Canadian tennis superstar. She said he completed us as a family. They left their home country of Montenegro because they wanted a more stable life for their three children, Momir, Jelena and Milos. The Raonics' story is like many other stories of immigrants who came to Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

river boyne: Brosnan had always been a fan of Moore since he starred as Simon Templar in spy TV series 'The Saint' in the 60s, according to Hamilton Spectator. In an essay penned for Variety magazine, he wrote Only on reflection do I see how much of an influence Roger Moore had on me as a young Irish immigrant lad from the banks of the River Boyne. The 'Mama Mia' star has recalled how he only realised the 'Moonraker' actor had influenced his decision to dedicate his life to the movie industry now he's older. I guess the combination of Bond and the Saint ignited a flame for fame in my heart of innocent wonder. Roger as the Saint made me believe in his world. I wanted to be up there. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

school buildings: Now his arrest is hurting the push for a bill that would allow students without legal immigration status at the state's public colleges and universities access to financial aid, according to Metro News. Cruz, who had testified himself in favour of the legislation, was charged on May 7 with more than 100 counts of misdemeanour vandalism. A student originally from Mexico, Eric Cruz Lopez was among the most visible immigration activists on the University of Connecticut campus up until he was charged with spray-painting expletives about President Donald Trump on the walls of school buildings. Police said he gave a statement admitting to the vandalism and offering to discuss restitution. The case led state House leaders to postpone a planned vote last week on legislation that would open up 165 million in institutional financial aid to students without legal status at public colleges and universities. He did not respond to requests for comment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

second-generation libyan: Did he condone such acts No, according to Globe and Mail. Did he condemn such acts Yes, they answered. Stunned, I asked Did Prophet Mohammed ever kill children and unarmed adults No, they answered. I concluded So, who will you follow Mohammed, or the opposite They acknowledged the former. Much has been written about the life of the assailant, Salman Abedi, a second-generation Libyan born and raised in Britain. I thought of this exchange following the terrorist attack in Manchester last week. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

square miles: However, many in both countries are concerned about how the forces bolstered by the coalition will leverage their influence and arms once the militants are vanquished, according to The Chronicle Herald. Numerous Iraqi groups that benefited from the training and arms have been accused of human rights violations. Weapons, training and airstrikes by the coalition have aided ground forces in both Iraq and Syria, allowing Iraq's military, Iraqi Kurdish fighters and Syrian Kurdish fighters to retake some 55,000 square kilometres 21,235 square miles of territory from the Islamic State extremists in the nearly three-year fight. The Trump administration's decision to provide Syria's Kurds with more advanced weapons has raised concerns among the various players in Syria's complicated battlefield. Coalition spokesman Col. U.S. officials have said new weapons to be supplied would include heavy machine-guns, ammunition, mortars and possibly TOW anti-tank missiles. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tax havens: Since 2013, Cyprus has had a program that allows people to invest large amounts of money in the country in exchange for citizenship that gives them a passport that can be used to travel throughout the European Union, according to CTV. Now, there are concerns that foreigners are taking advantage of the program to park their money offshore, gain access to a passport that allows them travel easily across Europe, and avoid the prying eyes of their own governments. But in Cyprus, it can be as easy as shelling out some cash. Many countries in the world provide residency in exchange for investment, and many others are used as tax havens, such as the Cayman Islands and Panama. In three months, even without stepping a foot onto the island, you can actually become a citizen, Onaran told CTV's Your Morning from New York Tuesday. But Yalman Onaran, a senior writer at Bloomberg News who recently investigated the Cyprus program, says what makes that country unique is how quickly it will issue a EU passport in exchange for money. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

train: Authorities say Jeremy Joseph Christian started verbally abusing two young women, including one wearing a hijab, according to Toronto Star. When three men on the train intervened, police say, Christian attacked them, killing two and wounding one. The attack aboard a light-rail train happened Friday, the first day of Ramadan, the holiest time of the year for Muslims. Court documents released Tuesday for the first time mentioned a fourth man who was the first to intervene and was not attacked, but they did not identify him by his full name. He has been appointed public defenders. Christian, 35, was defiant during his brief initial court appearance Tuesday, shouting You call it terrorism, I call it patriotism! Read more Article Continued Below Suspect in Portland stabbings ranted about Muslims, police say react-text 153 Jeremy Joseph Christian shouts as he is arraigned in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday. /react-text Beth Nakamura / The Associated Press Portland Muslims thankful for support after deadly attack, will raise money for victims He made repeated outbursts, saying, You've got no safe place! and Death to the enemies of America! react-empty 163 Christian, who faces aggravated murder and other charges, didn't enter a plea. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wage hike: A community worker raised concern over how other service providers would have to pick up the slack, according to Toronto Star. A legal clinic executive wondered if the financial cuts disproportionally fell on refugees rather than family and criminal services. CARLOS OSORIO / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Tues., May 30, 2017 Legal Aid Ontario got an earful from attendees at public consultation this week focused on its 40 per cent cut to refugee legal services.A private lawyer questioned how legal aid justifies the cut when 300 of its staff made the province's Sunshine List with a wage hike last year. But one thing was clear no one liked any of the three options offered by legal aid to address its 13.1-million funding shortfall in 2017. The whole situation is a disgrace, said Marjorie Hiley, executive director of the Flemingdon Community Legal Services, who called in during the consultation at legal aid's Toronto headquarters, one of 11 sessions over three weeks before the service cuts kick in July 1. The service reduction for refugees is part of the Legal Aid Ontario's effort to save costs and balance a 26-million budget deficit. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

warehouse worker: He shared his accomplishment and the hard work it took to get him there in a post on Facebook, recounting flipping burgers in high school to pay for the SAT, caring for his younger siblings and hanging out his window to mooch off his neighbour's wifi to finish his homework, according to Huffington Post Canada. Lytle also wrote about the dismissive attitudes of people around him who didn't think he'd ever reach his goals. Shannon Satonori Lytle, the son of a warehouse worker and an immigrant, became the first person in his family to earn a university degree when he graduated from Harvard on May 25, 2017. I was scoffed at and told, From this part of Ohio, only the children of doctors and lawyers get to go to Ivy League Schools, ' the post reads. Lytle also talked about his fear when his laptop broke, as it had cost him 150 hours of work to buy in the first place. He sure did prove them wrong. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

greg abbott: After about 40 minutes, they began to cheer, drowning out the lawmakers below, according to Brandon Sun. Protesters also blew whistles and chanted Here to stay! and Hey, hey, ho, ho, SB4 has got to go, referring to the bill that Gov. Activists wearing red T-shirts reading Lucha, or Fight, quietly filled hundreds of gallery seats as proceedings began. Greg Abbott signed into law this month. The demonstration continued for about 20 minutes as officers led people out of the chamber peacefully in small groups. Some unfurled banners reading See you in court! and See you at the polls! State House leadership stopped the session and asked state troopers to clear the gallery. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

square miles: However, many in both countries are concerned about how the forces bolstered by the coalition will leverage their influence and arms once the militants are vanquished, according to Brandon Sun. Numerous Iraqi groups that benefited from the training and arms have been accused of human rights violations. Weapons, training and airstrikes by the coalition have aided ground forces in both Iraq and Syria, allowing Iraq's military, Iraqi Kurdish fighters and Syrian Kurdish fighters to retake some 55,000 square kilometres 21,235 square miles of territory from the Islamic State extremists in the nearly three-year fight. The Trump administration's decision to provide Syria's Kurds with more advanced weapons has raised concerns among the various players in Syria's complicated battlefield. Coalition spokesman Col. U.S. officials have said new weapons to be supplied would include heavy machine-guns, ammunition, mortars and possibly TOW anti-tank missiles. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

african americans: They openly make a reference that they are African and the others are black people, according to Huffington Post Canada. When I lived in the United States, I noticed that Caribbean people have a belief that they are better than African Americans because their culture is more connected to Africa. There are some people from Africa that believe they are different than people from the Caribbean. Some African Americans are less likely to have an interest in Africa or the Caribbean culture because their culture was taken from them by force during slavery. I have heard the stories of new African immigrants ridiculed by black people born in North America that have left some resenting those that were born here. Let's not forget some people that were not born in the continent of Africa, don't want to be connected to their original roots because of the negative images we see every day on television. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.