source source: The group also includes two legislators from Turkey's pro-Kurdish party, Faysal Sariyildiz and Tugba Hezer, who face terrorism-related charges in Turkey and are believed to be in Europe, according to The Chronicle Herald. They face a possible loss of benefits if they are stripped of citizenship. In a decision printed in the Official Gazette on Monday, the Interior Ministry named Gulen among 130 people wanted by authorities and who risk being stripped of their citizenship unless they return. Gulen, a U.S. resident, likely would feel little impact from losing citizenship. Source Source The Associated Press Gulen has denied Turkish accusations of orchestrating the failed military coup and wants him extradited. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

speech issue: The messages, exchanged on a private Facebook group, at times joked about sexual assault, ethnic groups and the Holocaust, and referred to child abuse as sexually arousing, according to CBC. One message referred to the hanging of a Mexican child as pinata time, the newspaper reported. A university spokesperson declined on Monday to comment on Sunday's Harvard Crimson report, which cites multiple members of the incoming class, including one unnamed prospective who said his admission offer had been withdrawn. THE 180 l Campus free speech issue overblown University officials notified the students in April that their admission offers had been revoked, the Crimson said. University policies allow for admission offers to be rescinded under several circumstances, including if students fail to graduate high school, are shown to have lied on their applications or take part in conduct that brings their honesty, maturity or moral character into question. We do not comment publicly on the admissions status of individual applicants, Harvard spokeswoman Rachael Dane said in an email. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

studies show: The department says the new rules go into effect on Tuesday, according to Toronto Star. It says the changes are aimed to help support the integration of skilled workers and increase growth, vitality and prosperity of in Francophone minority communities across the country. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS By The Canadian Press Mon., June 5, 2017 OTTAWA The federal Immigration Department is changing its express entry system to give more points to would-be newcomers who have siblings already in Canada and for those with strong French-language skills. Studies show that newcomers with siblings in Canada integrate more quickly, the department says. Article Continued Below Read more Supreme Court appeal asks whether refugees are 'equal to all other immigrants'Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced the changes today during an event at an immigrant centre in Markham, Ont. Programs managed through the express entry system seek to attract high-skilled foreign workers and former international students who want to live in Canada permanently and whose skills are in high demand by employers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian refugees: Algonquin College is hosting the program, funded by the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre, according to CBC. The curriculum focuses on language training, workplace safety, paperwork and food handling. They're here to sharpen their jobs skills, with a tasty twist they're learning how to cook Canadian food in the hopes their newly developed culinary skills can secure them a job. Syrian refugees learn how to cook classic Canadian dishes during a culinary class at Algonquin College. And while food may be a universal language, some students are still struggling with English. Jessa Runciman/CBC There's a strong learning curve, said Brandy Kozowy, a chef who's teaching the course. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ukrainian: She spent a night in jail before she was put under house arrest, according to Metro News. The Library of Ukrainian Literature stocks titles in Russian and Ukrainian, and gets funding from the Moscow city budget. Natalya Sharina was first detained in October 2015 in the latest twist of the stand-off between Russia and Ukraine after Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014 and threw its weight behind separatist rebels in Ukraine's east. The court on Monday found Sharina guilty of breaking the law on extremism because her library stocked books by nationalist activist Dmytro Korchynsky, which are banned in Russia. The Ukrainian government dismissed the trial as a political witch-hunt. Sharina had pleaded not guilty and said the books had been planted in the library. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: It says the changes are aimed to help support the integration of skilled workers and increase growth, vitality and prosperity of in Francophone minority communities across the country, according to Brandon Sun. Studies show that newcomers with siblings in Canada integrate more quickly, the department says. The department says the new rules go into effect on Tuesday. Programs managed through the express entry system seek to attract high-skilled foreign workers and former international students who want to live in Canada permanently and whose skills are in high demand by employers. As the improvements are implemented, I'm pleased that Canada will welcome more skilled immigrants with siblings in Canada who can help them quickly integrate into their new life here and that we'll continue to see francophone minority communities flourish, Hussen said in a statement. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced the changes today during an event at an immigrant centre in Markham, Ont. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jimmie johnson: He had a win in sight, a caution bunched the field and Jimmie Johnson beat Larson on the restart, according to Brandon Sun. As disappointing as it was to Larson, he was professional in defeat. Larson didn't pout Sunday about the outcome at Dover International Speedway. Jimmie is the best of our time, probably the best of all time, Larson said. I've got to get better at that and maybe get some more wins. He just has obviously a lot more experience than I do out on the front row late in races, and executed a lot better than I did. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump organization: At a party at Manhattan's Trump Tower, Donald Trump Jr. said he and his brother, Eric, got a crash course in America while travelling across the country with their father's presidential campaign, according to Brandon Sun. We saw so many places and towns and so many stories, he said. The Trump Organization is calling the new mid-market chain American Idea and said it will start with three hotels in Mississippi. The first of dozens of hotels in another new Trump chain called Scion is also under construction in Mississippi, the company said. Ethics experts have said the chain raises conflicts of interest issues for the White House. Scion is a four-star hotel chain meant to offer upscale service in U.S. cities that could not support a full-fledged Trump luxury property. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

clayton cassidy: Firefighters from across B.C. and hundreds of others jammed Cache Creek Park arena to take part in the memorial service Saturday, according to The Chronicle Herald. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when his three sons rose to speak. Clayton Cassidy went missing on May 5 while checking the water levels of Cache Creek and after an exhaustive search, his body was found by Ashcroft fire officials three weeks later. Ken Cassidy said the loss of their father was unfair and sudden, and saying goodbye is impossible, while Kevin Cassidy said he wished there was a bigger word than thank you for the people who spent weeks looking for their father. His son Derek Cassidy said he hoped others, especially firefighters, learn from the tragedy, and take caution in risky situations. Clayton Cassidy's widow Rose was presented with his helmet and the family received a rolling salute from firefighters lining the streets as they left. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

community groups: It's a really rough situation for many of these larger families trying to find a housing unit that would be able to accommodate a family of seven, said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, according to CBC. We're having volunteers step up. A group called Tri-Cities Friends of Refugees has already repaired four units for families that were having a hard time finding affordable rental apartments. Suppliers, community groups they're coming out of the woodwork to help. It really was a community effort to try to figure out how we try to repair these buildings and make them new again, said Stewart. According to one of the group's posts on Facebook, two of the homes were empty townhouse units operated by a non-profit society that couldn't afford to fix the extensive damage. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

drive: Knowing there are people in Halifax especially kids that are going to bed hungry, in the spirit of Ramadan, this is the time of year to empathize and give back to the community, according to The Chronicle Herald. So as a Canadian and a Muslim, it's our duty, said El-Darahali. Organizer Asile El-Darahali said the food drive, which raised more than 15,000 in donations last year, aims to help anyone in need irrespective of religion, gender or ethnic background. This year's food drive recipients include Feed Nova Scotia, Bryony House, Metro Turning Point, Adsum House, Phoenix Youth Programs, Parker House and Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre. People can also donate 20 to the food drive for purchasing and delivering items to local charities. Donors can buy food items including pasta, pasta sauce, can of vegetables, cans of fruit, tuna, or red beans; rice, sugar, salt, oil, cereal, pancake mix, toothpaste and soap. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration interests: Canada has resettled tens of thousands of Syrian refugees since November, 2015, fulfilling a key Liberal election promise, according to Globe and Mail. Canada is also involved in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State, providing more than 800 troops, a surveillance plane, refuelling aircraft and helicopters to the fight. Hussen said in an interview with The Globe and Mail after his trip. Mr. In Jordan, he met with King Abdullah and his wife Queen Rania to express gratitude to their country for welcoming one million Syrians since the crisis began five years ago. Hussen travelled to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt to promote Canada's immigration interests with leaders and stakeholders. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

intelligence officer: Their historical and social paths have been very, very different, according to CTV. Juneau-Katsuya said many European countries, including England, have struggled with integrating immigrants, which has led to terrorist groups finding large amounts of young men ready to be recruited. Every country, including Canada, has potential danger within its border, said Michel Juneau-Katsuya, CEO of the Northgate Group security company and a former intelligence officer for CSIS. That said, there is a significant difference between the old European countries and Canada. They eventually ended up creating a certain problem by having some ethnic ghettos that started to emerge decades ago. That became very fertile ground for the recruitment of young, disenfranchised youth who eventually turn radical. These areas, where a great part of the immigrant found itself, unemployment, social difficulties, violence and criminality prevail. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

london: In a series of tweets late Saturday and early Sunday responding to the attack, Trump also pushed his stalled travel ban, took on gun control supporters and pledged that the United States will be there to help London and the United Kingdom, according to Hamilton Spectator. The vehicle and knife attack killed seven people in a busy section of London late Saturday and wounded about 50 people. The mayor's spokesperson said he was too busy to respond to Trump's ill-informed tweet. Trump challenged London Mayor Sadiq Khan for saying there was no reason to be alarmed. No reason to be alarmed, Khan said, describing a more visible presence as one of things the police and all of us need to do to make sure we are as safe as we possibly can be. Khan spoke those words in a television interview Sunday in the context of reassuring Londoners about an increased police presence they might see. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

moscow: Yet the queues stretching down the Moscow River embankment from Christ the Savior Cathedral are something of their own marvel, according to CTV. The massive turnout to see the saint's relics, which are on loan from their home in Bari, Italy for the first time, underline how strongly the Orthodox Church has become a part of Russians' sense of themselves a quarter-century after the collapse of the officially atheist Soviet Union. Nicholas came to Moscow, more than 300,000 people have stood in huge lines for up to 10 hours to visit a gilded ark thought to carry his bone fragments. It was tough, but you got a chance to think about your life, all the problems and the sins you have committed, economist Svetlana Dzhuma, 24, said after exiting the cathedral in a state of elation. Although Russians remain predominantly secular and have opposed church-backed initiatives such as a ban on abortions or public school classes on Orthodox Church teachings, the overwhelming majority of them strongly identify as Russian Orthodox. President Vladimir Putin, who says he was secretly baptized in the Russian Orthodox Church as an infant, paid his respects to the relics on the day they arrived in Moscow, where photos of him kissing the ark were widely featured in Russian media. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

perpetrators members: MPs are now considering recommendations ranging from overhauling or even scrapping the independent oversight body, to imposing heavier penalties for perpetrators, according to CBC. Members heard harrowing stories from duped clients who testified behind closed doors. The Commons immigration committee has just wrapped up weeks of hearings on unregistered representatives called ghost consultants. Some were ripped off for thousands of dollars, or brought over with the promise of work only to be dumped at the side of the road or left in a warehouse. Liberal MP and committee chair Borys Wrzesnewskyj said testimony about crooked and ghost consultants made it clear the status quo can't continue. In all, they heard from 50 witnesses and read 24 written submissions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

pilot project: Meatpacking plants, the largest employers in western Kansas, have drawn a diverse population to the region, but the state offers exams only in English or Spanish, according to Metro News. The pilot project in Garden City that starts June 21 won't cost the state anything, because the translators will be volunteers. Kansas is launching a project to help immigrants in one meatpacking town get driver's licenses, by offering them free translators when they take their exams. This partnership affords immigrants and refugees more than just the ability to drive, said Benjamin Anderson, who came up with the idea. Anderson, the administrator of the Kearney County Hospital in Lakin, has championed the immigrant communities that have settled in western Kansas. It represents independence and, for many of them, it represents a sense of identity a feeling that 'I belong here.' ... And from a practical standpoint, this will result in safer drivers a safer environment on the roads because people will be driving legally. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police presence: The vehicle and knife attack killed seven people in a busy section of London late Saturday and wounded about 50 people, according to Huffington Post Canada. Trump challenged London Mayor Sadiq Khan for saying there was no reason to be alarmed.'' Khan spoke those words in a television interview Sunday in the context of reassuring Londoners about an increased police presence they might see. In a series of tweets late Saturday and early Sunday responding to the attack, Trump also pushed his stalled travel ban, took on gun control supporters and pledged that the United States will be there to help London and the United Kingdom. No reason to be alarmed,'' Khan said, describing a more visible presence as one of things the police and all of us need to do to make sure we are as safe as we possibly can be.'' Related Canadian Killed In London Terror Attack, Trudeau Confirms Trump wasn't satisfied and responded Sunday with a trio of tweets We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don't get smart it will only get worse Donald J. Trump real Donald Trump June 4, 2017 At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is no reason to be alarmed! Donald J. Trump real Donald Trump June 4, 2017 Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now That's because they used knives and a truck! Donald J. Trump real Donald Trump June 4, 2017 Shortly after Sunday's third tweet, Trump left the White House and was driven to his private golf club in Northern Virginia. If we don't get smart it will only get worse.'' At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is 'no reason to be alarmed!''' Trump ended with Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now That's because they used knives and a truck!'' We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

clayton cassidy: Firefighters from across B.C. and hundreds of others jammed Cache Creek Park arena to take part in the memorial service Saturday, according to Brandon Sun. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when his three sons rose to speak. Clayton Cassidy went missing on May 5 while checking the water levels of Cache Creek and after an exhaustive search, his body was found by Ashcroft fire officials three weeks later. Ken Cassidy said the loss of their father was unfair and sudden, and saying goodbye is impossible, while Kevin Cassidy said he wished there was a bigger word than thank you for the people who spent weeks looking for their father. His son Derek Cassidy said he hoped others, especially firefighters, learn from the tragedy, and take caution in risky situations. Clayton Cassidy's widow Rose was presented with his helmet and the family received a rolling salute from firefighters lining the streets as they left. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

moscow: Yet the queues stretching down the Moscow River embankment from Christ the Savior Cathedral are something of their own marvel, according to Brandon Sun. The massive turnout to see the saint's relics, which are on loan from their home in Bari, Italy for the first time, underline how strongly the Orthodox Church has become a part of Russians' sense of themselves a quarter-century after the collapse of the officially atheist Soviet Union. Nicholas came to Moscow, more than 300,000 people have stood in huge lines for up to 10 hours to visit a gilded ark thought to carry his bone fragments. It was tough, but you got a chance to think about your life, all the problems and the sins you have committed, economist Svetlana Dzhuma, 24, said after exiting the cathedral in a state of elation. Although Russians remain predominantly secular and have opposed church-backed initiatives such as a ban on abortions or public school classes on Orthodox Church teachings, the overwhelming majority of them strongly identify as Russian Orthodox. President Vladimir Putin, who says he was secretly baptized in the Russian Orthodox Church as an infant, paid his respects to the relics on the day they arrived in Moscow, where photos of him kissing the ark were widely featured in Russian media. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

accordion player: We certainly didn't expect that awaiting us at the Sydney airport would be an alderman, accordion player and a large group of residents with flowers, candy and a hand-drawn sign which we could not decipher, as it was written in English he wrote in a letter to the local paper, according to CBC. We felt welcome' It didn't matter what the sign said. Now he wants to express his appreciation for the welcome they received. We knew that they were glad to see us and we felt welcome. He says people helped the family learn English, and offered them drives to the grocery store. Lukaszuk told CBC that sense of welcome continued as the family settled in. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

bike-riding persona: Labour had been climbing slowly but then came the bombing, according to Rabble. The Tories surely saw it as an electoral godsend though anyone saying so aloud would be declared despicable and subhuman. Theresa May's Conservative government was outpolling Jeremy Corbyn's hopeless botch of a Labour party by almost two to one even before she ordered the vote, after denying for months she would. Why godsend Because Corbyn seemed hopelessly tarred by his 1960s, peacenik, Birkenstocks, bike-riding persona. Yet it hasn't hurt and may have helped Corbyn, who continues to rise and in some polls is virtually tied. Not someone to take on violence, the way Margaret Thatcher, a May of the past, pasted Argentinians in 1982.I thought it was over after the bombing. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

emma teitel: Dreamstime By Emma Teitel National Columnist Sat., June 3, 2017 Every year after the Jewish high holidays my fridge is full of gefilte fish, a pale loaf of poached, ground deboned fish, according to Toronto Star. It's the kind of ethnic dish that is appreciated pretty much by only those who grew up eating it, because it doesn't look or smell remotely appetizing that's an understatement . Nevertheless, once a year, I bring a piece of gefilte fish to work in a Tupperware container and I eat it for lunch at my desk. They say pee-yew when the desk-fare around them skews exotic. God help the souls who sit beside me or for that matter, 50 feet away from me. According to a recent article by Ashley O'Neill, vice-president of corporate strategy at real estate group CBRE, in the Globe and Mail, while eating in isolation has been linked to stress and overeating, and obnoxious smells are known to distract, it's the unwanted crumbs left sitting on the desk and in the equipment that cause bacteria to grow. And God help my keyboard. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

family: She immediately began taking courses and volunteering on many, many boards, according to CBC. De Ciman who is a nominee for CBC's iamSK project credits the people she and her family first met in Saskatchewan for seeing them not as poor refugees but as people with something to contribute. Originally from Sierra Leone in northern Africa, she and her family settled in Regina in the early '90s. When I think about when we came as newcomers, if we did not meet these strategic people that were standing there waiting for us, we would not have made it. Everybody can do something. Even though we had the ability, we would not have made it, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigrant communities: Are we welcoming them I absolutely think it's incumbent on immigrant communities to branch out, according to CBC. But the question we have to ask ourselves is why do they feel more comfortable living together she told On The Coast's Vivian Luk Are we, the other neighbourhoods welcoming them Or are we shoving them back into their own silos because that's where the comfort is, that's where they're not going to experience racism and neighbours using racial slurs on them Growing up on Vancouver Island, Kang says she was the target of discrimination, both verbally and physically. Ninu Kang, a director with MOSAIC, a non-profit that helps new immigrants and refugees settle in Canada, is one such person. She says things are better for immigrants and their children in B.C. now. Still, things are far from perfect. There is more diversity and inclusivity, Employers are being trained in cultural competency and there is a lot more support for newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

joseph nonato: Joseph Nonato Joseph Nonato in South Sudan, according to Toronto Star. FAMILY PHOTO Joseph Nonato front row, third from left during a royal visit to Toronto in 2009 with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. Joseph Nonato has served in missions including Afghanistan pictured and South Sudan. Sheila Dabu Nonato By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sat., June 3, 2017 Growing up in Brampton, Joseph Nonato loved hearing stories from his father, uncles and cousins about their experiences in the Philippines army. As a young child, Joe took an early interest in the military. While studying at the Cardinal Leger high school, he joined the cadet program and finally made it to the highly competitive Royal Military College in Kingston. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.