monday morning: One elderly man died and 11 were injured in the incident which had chilling accounts from witnesses who said the attacker laughed and shouted You Muslims deserve this, according to Globe and Mail. It was the fourth terrorist attack in the last four months and the third in London involving men slamming vans into pedestrians. The latest crisis to hit the country came early Monday morning when a man drove a van into a crowd of Muslims who had just left a mosque in London after praying. And it came as the city is still recovering from a fire at the Grenfell Tower social-housing complex in west London last Wednesday, which has killed at least 79 people and called into question the actions of civic leaders who ignored repeated concerns about the building's safety for years. People are scared, said Ferhat Laichoui as he stood next to the Finsbury Mosque, one of two in the north London neighbourhood where the attack occurred. London mosque attack What we know so far about the Finsbury Park terrorism incident In photos Van rams Muslim worshippers leaving London mosque As people across the U.K. struggled to comprehend the latest terror strike, many of those living near the mosque decried the lack of national leadership and wondered why their country was lurching from crisis to crisis. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newcomer friends: Immigrants often live in the shadows of society, according to CBC. New cooking series teaches newcomers about Island ingredients'Very specific to their businesses' Newcomer Entrepreneurship Program includes industry experts A group of newcomer friends are hoping to change that, with the help of a new website created on P.E.I., which highlights immigrant success stories. Adapting to a new language, culture and even climate can be a challenge. We thought that it would be important because when people can actually see what immigrants actually go through behind the scenes they'll have a much better understanding of how life is for them, said Alkarim Bhalesha, one of the website's creators. It was launched by a group of friends who came from India to study and work in P.E.I. Gagandeep Sehgal, Vimal Ramaka, and Bhalesha all work in the IT sector. Highlighting positive stories The website, called Namaste World, is a place where immigrant success stories are being celebrated. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

peoples johnston: The better country we desire is, above all, a more inclusive one that supports, encourages and acknowledges the contributions of all peoples, including indigenous peoples, according to Globe and Mail. Johnston was presiding over a ceremony in which Gord Downie and 28 others were honoured for their work in raising awareness of indigenous issues. The Governor General prefaced his apology by saying all of Canada's inhabitants should be encouraged to create a better Canada. Downie, wearing his trademark feathered hat and weathered denim jacket, stumbled slightly and then embraced Johnston before being inducted as a member of the Order of Canada at the Rideau Hall ceremony. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the dignitaries in attendance and applauded as indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle was named an officer of the order. The singer and social activist, diagnosed last year with an incurable form of brain cancer, was being recognized for his efforts to bring attention to the history of residential schools and to advance the cause of reconciliation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

politics program: David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous Peoples as immigrants as he bestowed honours on 29 people -- including the frontman of the Tragically Hip -- for their efforts in furthering indigenous causes, according to CTV. Johnston told the investiture ceremony he misspoke when he said during a CBC Radio interview aired Saturday that the roots of Canadian immigration extend all the way back to include indigenous people. Gen. The comments, aired on CBC's politics program The House,' touched off a flurry of criticism on social media, where some listeners complained that Johnston's remarks reflected a deep-seated colonial mentality. Indigenous Peoples are the original peoples of this land. Let me apologize for not expressing myself correctly on this matter recently, Johnston told Monday's gathering, which followed an apologetic tweet of his own earlier in the day. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shock doctrine: She wrote No Logo in 1999 about corporate branding, and now we see a Trump presidency a brand more than an office used to make private money out of electoral power, according to Toronto Star. And then she wrote 2007's The Shock Doctrine about disasters used as shocks to the economic system that allow privatization and neo-liberal austerity to sneak in when citizens are in no shape to fight back. Cole Bennetts / GETTY IMAGES By Heather Mallick Columnist Mon., June 19, 2017 What is to be done Naomi Klein must know. Look at the world, fully shocked. Every day with Donald Trump as U.S. president brings a new shock, sometimes several, some from his tweets alone. Her new book, written in haste as befits our times, is No Is Not Enough, intended as a handbook for those needing context on the Trump-directed catastrophe, how it will evolve and what to do about it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

street interviews: He was 92, according to CTV. Early in his career, Dana wrote jokes for Don Adams and Steve Allen, on whose show he served as head writer and a member of the performing troupe. Dana died Thursday at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, according to Emerson College, his alma mater. Born William Szathmary and a Massachusetts native of Hungarian-Jewish descent, Dana first appeared as Mexican immigrant Jimenez in a 1959 edition of The Steve Allen Show. Introducing himself in broken English, Jose Jimenez cracked up the studio audience and convinced Dana that he had a hit on his hands. It was for one of the show's Man on the Street interviews conducted by fellow cast member Pat Harrington Jr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

summer camp: The walkout happened Thursday during intermission, The Laramie Boomerang reported, according to Metro News. It wasn't clear how many students attending the Native American Summer Institute at the campus in Laramie walked out of the show. The University of Wyoming is warning audiences about offensive material in a travelling musical after Native American high school students walked out of a performance of The Fantasticks. The 1960 musical, which is about two neighbouring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud, contains a scene in which characters dress up as and villainize Native Americans. The walkout prompted criticism from UW's United Multicultural Council and a boycott by another summer camp. Attendees said they were also shocked at the casual use of the word rape in the musical's dialogue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

support services: Living in Jamaica I got a sense of just existing and not living, he said, adding, Jamaica is pretty homophobic, according to Toronto Star. Durrant, 34, is one of many LGBTQ refugees the 519, a City of Toronto agency that offers support services for the LGBTQ community, has helped settle in Canada and escape persecution in their home countries. Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star By Azzura Lalani Staff Reporter Mon., June 19, 2017 When Gregg Durrant left his home of Jamaica and came to Toronto as a refugee just over two years ago, he finally felt safe. Between April of last year and March this year, the organization has helped about 1,238 refugees. I was never out in Jamaica, because I was aware of the consequences of being out, said Durrant. And compared to the first quarter of 2016, the first quarter of this year has seen a 71 per cent increase in the number of newcomers it's assisted. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

terry pedwell: David Johnston, shown here in a 2013 file photo, said during a CBC Radio interview over the weekend that the roots of Canadian immigration extend all the way back to include Indigenous people, according to Toronto Star. PATRICK DOYLE / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Johnston bestowed honours during a ceremony in which frontman of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and 28 others were honoured for their work in raising awareness of Indigenous issues. Gen. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Terry Pedwell The Canadian Press Mon., June 19, 2017 OTTAWA Gov. David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous peoples as immigrants as he bestowed honours on 29 people including the frontman of the Tragically Hip for their efforts in furthering Indigenous causes. Gen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trudeau liberals: Support Karl on Patreon today for as little as 1 per month!A year ago, the Trudeau Liberals were still new to power, and yet they seemed to be slipping into the arrogant habits for which they had fervently criticized their Conservative predecessors, according to Rabble. In Opposition, the Liberals had castigated the Harper government for its contempt for parliamentary democracy. Please consider supporting his work with a monthly donation. Liberals pointed to the Conservatives' use of voluminous omnibus bills, which bundled all kinds of disparate and often unrelated new laws together, and frequent resort to closure to cut off debate. Late last spring, Justin Trudeau's government introduced a draconian measure to force-feed its legislative program through Parliament, with scant chance for Opposition input. Then, less than a year into their own majority mandate, they were resorting to similar tactics. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

body i: But she often wears a scarf and long-sleeve shirts to hide the scars all over her body, according to CBC. I didn't remember anything. In some ways Maryam is like many typical teenage girls she likes to wear pretty dresses, jewellery and nail polish. I just remember being in a hospital and in shock, she said. She has had 12 reconstructive surgeries since then, and will need many more in Winnipeg. Maryam suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body after her home was bombed in January 2015. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

countries work: While other countries work on bans and build walls, we wait for immigrants at airports with teddy bears and parkas, according to Toronto Star. Before we get too smug about our treatment of immigrants, though, we should remember it wasn't so long ago that our approach was not so different from that being used around the world today. Mark Blinch / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Jamison Steeve Sun., June 18, 2017 For years, and especially recently, the way Canada deals with and accepts newcomers has given this country a feeling of pride. And there is more that can be done to improve the lives of newcomers to Canada and maximize the benefits for this country. Our new working paper, Immigration in Ontario Achieving best outcomes for newcomers and the economy, is an attempt to add quantitative evidence to the growing debate on the economic contribution of immigrations to Ontario and Canada. As a result of many global forces, immigration has become a hot topic here and abroad. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

european union: The country next door is Greece, the butt of a continued economic kicking from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, according to CBC. For almost a decade, the big boys have demanded austerity from Greece, causing economy misery for its citizens. Along with the next-door veto, the country also faces rampant corruption, nasty nationalism and even Russian meddling. But Greece still has the power to cause pain to its smaller next-door neighbour. Alexander the Great Greece says the country that calls itself Macedonia is usurping a name and a history that belongs to Greece. Greece is both a member of the European Union and of NATO. For years the country that calls itself Macedonia has wanted to join both organizations but can't. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

francois vaudreuil: Vachon has been a member of the CSD for 23 years and since 2015 served as director of professional services for the Federation of Metallurgy, Mining and Chemicals, according to CTV. The new leader said he hopes to promote the involvement of young people, women and minorities in the union. On Saturday, Luc Vachon became the fifth president of the CSD, the fourth-largest union federation in Quebec. He added that access to training will remain a priority, as well as professional development. Established in 1972, the CSD represents 70,000 workers in several different industries. Vachon's predecessor, Francois Vaudreuil, had served as CSD leader for two decades but announced his retirement several weeks ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mandela park: They're asking that the city give them more protection from deportation threats, and easier access to a range of services, according to CTV. In February, Montreal's city council voted unanimously to become a sanctuary city, one that would offer shelter, housing, and access to food banks for immigrants without status. For those at a weekend rally held at Mandela Park in Cote-des-Neiges, these wings are a symbol of the ability to travel anywhere, without borders or restrictions something that undocumented migrants within the city are unable to do. Montreal is only the fourth city in Canada to do so a step in the right direction, migrants say, but there are still strides to be made in the city's handling of immigration issues. Despite the initial welcoming image projected by Canada to the hundreds of migrants crossing the border into Canada via the US, some people are growing disillusioned with it. They're pushing for Montreal to be more generally accepting of undocumented migrants, providing them with additional access to health care and work permits. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mckenzie towne: Personally, I never got a good feeling about him, said Kara Stone, whose daughter attends elementary school with Williamson's daughter, according to CTV. He rubbed me the wrong way, kind of creeped me out. News of the allegations against Jeffrey Williamson, a 42-year-old father, quickly spread throughout McKenzie Towne, the southeast community where the accused resides. I didn't know what he was doing with his phone all the time. Scared that this is happening.so close to home, I think, is the biggest thing. Stone says she would encounter Williamson and his daughter at the park or walking around the neighbourhood on a regular basis and she's troubled by the allegations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

page report: IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS OF CANADA REGULATORY COUNCIL By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sun., June 18, 2017 Concerned about the prevalence of unlicensed immigration consultants and what MPs say is the industry's inability to self-regulate, a parliamentary committee is recommending Ottawa scrap the existing regulatory body and take over the policing of the profession, according to Toronto Star. Paid immigration and refugee consulting should be restricted to lawyers in good standing with provincial law societies and consultants registered with the federal government, said the immigration committee in a 60-page report released Friday. Since then the number of licensed consultants has increased from 1,700 to 4,000. The current framework does not provide adequate oversight, the parliamentary citizenship and immigration committee said in the report. It is not the first time Ottawa is reviewing the profession. There are a number of issues with the current framework and more remains to be done to ensure that individuals coming or immigrating to Canada do not fall victim to the abuses of unscrupulous consultants, and that the integrity of our immigration system is not diminished. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

regina: Yamauchi grew up in Japan and now lives in the Queen City, according to CBC. He said he was attracted to the slower pace and work-life balance in the smaller Canadian city. The President of the Regina Japanese Canadian Club is organizing a Japanese summer festival called Matsuri at the University of Regina this weekend to help people in the area learn more about Japanese culture. President of Regina Japanese Canadian Club Koreto Yamauchi with CBC-Radio's Shauna Powers. I realized there are a lot of people who are interested in Japanese culture, Yamauchi said. Ryan Sanderson/CBC News It's not only about sushi' While he said he loves Regina, he still misses some aspects of the life he knew back home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

substance abuse: NICHOLAS KEUNG / TORONTO STAR Order this photo By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sun., June 18, 2017 Detention facilities should allow inmates to make overseas calls and must crack down on drug smuggling into jails, a coroner's inquest has recommended, according to Toronto Star. Those were two of the six recommendations the jury made at the inquest in the death of Francisco Romero Astorga, an immigration detainee suffering from depression and substance abuse. Supplied photo Esteban Romero Astorga, brother of Francisco Romero Astorga, says after his brother's first trip to Canada he couldn't stop talking about what a great county Canada was. The three-woman, two-man panel did not make any recommendations on the detention practices of the Canada Border Services Agency as the coroner's office restricted the scope of the inquiry to the events after Astorga was arrested and held at the Maplehurst Correctional Centre, a maximum security detention facility in Milton. Astorga, a 39-year-old Chilean, was held in custody for an immigration violation for 59 days and died of an overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine on March 13, 2016 while in custody. The border agency uses provincial jails to house detainees when there is an overflow at its own holding centres or when a detainee poses dangers to others. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

women canada: That will include money for creating a centre of excellence within Status of Women Canada, which could help the relatively small agency with an annual budget of less than 40 million get better at making sure its ideas are both evidence-based and taken seriously government-wide, according to The Chronicle Herald. The need for more and better data was something the federal government had in mind when it began developing the federal gender-based strategy. Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef will shed more light on which programs will get a share of the 101 million over five years plus 21 million annually going forward the 2017 budget committed to a federal strategy on gender-based violence when she unveils the plan in Toronto. We need to understand when we spend money, how it's being spent, what the results are, Patty Hajdu, who was then minister for status of women, told The Canadian Press in June 2016 as she got ready to launch cross-country consultations. We have no plan. We have no data. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

world day: Speaking from his studio overlooking St, according to Metro News. Peter's Square, Francis prayed for all those who have lost their lives fleeing war and persecution. Francis made the appeal Sunday as he marked the U.N.'s World Day of Refugees, which will be celebrated on Tuesday. He said their stories of pain and hope are actually an opportunity for reciprocal understanding. Francis' four-year papacy has been marked by his profound solidarity with refugees and demand that countries build bridges of welcome, not walls. He said In reality, personal meetings with refugees can dissolve fears and distorted ideologies and become paths for growth in humanity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

american wife: It narrates their courtship, Nanjiani's strict Muslim parents trying to set him up with an arranged marriage and Emily falling gravely ill, forcing him to take charge and build a relationship with her parents, according to CTV. Nanjiani and Gordon co-wrote the script and filmed the movie long before Trump's election, but the president's attempts to ban visa-holders from certain Muslim countries, has given the film renewed potency. The Big Sick, opening in selected cinemas on June 23, brings to the big screen the real-life story of how the 39-year-old comedian met and fell in love with his American wife, Emily Gordon. Its challenge of stereotypes in U.S. popular culture, portraying Muslims as regular people rather than terror suspects or fighters, has taken on even greater significance than initially intended. It is just a love story and a comedy, Nanjiani was quoted as saying by Variety at the Los Angeles premiere. Obviously it would be great if our movie came out and people didn't see it as a political statement because it really isn't. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dr: They think it's dangerous, said Dr, according to CBC. Florence Legros, the founder of Rayons de Soleil clinic on d'Amiens Street. They don't want to come to Montreal North. Currently, the clinic has four family doctors working there, some on a part-time basis only. They think it's dangerous. - Dr. They don't want to come to Montreal North. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

flame-resistant type: British media have reported that contractors installed a cheaper, less flame-resistant type of exterior paneling on the 24-story tower in a renovation that was completed just last year, according to CTV. Police Commander Stuart Cundy said the number of 58 is based on reports from the public and may rise. Public anger is mounting as residents and neighbours demand answers for how the blaze early Wednesday spread so quickly and trapped so many of the tower's 600-odd residents. It includes 30 deaths that already have been confirmed, and reports of people who are missing and presumed to have been killed. Sadly, at this time there are 58 people who we have been told were in the Grenfell Tower on the night that are missing. He says it will take weeks or longer to recover and identify all the dead at the building. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration crackdown: I took a big hit since my workers started hearing crazy stories about being deported, and they panicked, said Martinez, who relies on immigrants in the U.S. illegally for labour and has failed to find replacements for the physically grueling, precise work, according to Metro News. The Americans I hire can't last in this job more than half a day, Martinez said. One-third of the approximately 20 employees Martinez uses to build new homes and commercial spaces have recently fled the state, spooked by a combination of a federal immigration crackdown by the Trump administration and a tough anti- sanctuary cities law approved last month by Texas' Republican-controlled Legislature. Similar fears have sent shockwaves through many sectors of the U.S. economy. I've heard from growers, construction, and the service industry about a destabilization of the workforce in Texas and around the country, said Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, a Washington-based immigrants' rights advocacy group. In most cases, demographers and economic experts say it's too early to quantify the full impact of workforce shortages fueled by immigration fears, but anecdotal evidence is widespread. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

numbers drop: A large group of adult and children braved the driving rain on Saturday afternoon, walking from the Garrison Grounds to the Halifax Central Library, according to CBC. Dressed in ponchos with noisemakers, many carried signs saying, No one is a refugee by choice. Halifax joined communities across Canada in hosting a refugee walk. Last year, Canada was a world leader on refugee issues and we'd like to continue that, said Evelyn Jones, a refugee sponsorship co-ordinator with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia ISANS . Evelyn Jones doesn't want Canada to decrease the number of refugees it accepts. We just don't want to see the numbers drop, Jones said. CBC Canada's immigration plan for 2017 is to assist 40,000 refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.