anti-immigration rally: News of the contentious rally made headlines earlier this week when Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett said the city was unable to deny a permit for the non-violent rally against immigration policies and the Trudeau government, according to CBC. Hundreds protest against planned anti-immigration rally The event was organized by a group calling itself the Canadian Nationalist Front described on its website as a nationalist organization that would like to see the return to Canada's original predominantly white-European and Native Aboriginal ethnic make up. Upwards of 500 people descended on Confederation Square to voice their discontent for the event, which had originally been slated to take place at the public park. Earlier this week, the group's chairman, Kevin Goudreau, told CBC/Radio-Canada he expected around 20 people to attend the anti-immigration rally. Organizer a no-show Goudreau himself did not attend on Saturday, tweeting he could not do so in good conscience and consideration for people's safety. But a day before the event was set to take place, the city confirmed it would not issue a permit for the rally to take place on its property, saying organizers hadn't filled out the necessary paperwork in time. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

anti-muslim message: Details of the alleged plot emerged in government filings in advance of an upcoming detention hearing Wednesday for Gavin Wright, according to Metro News. His attorney has argued that Wright was unaware his co-defendants intended to actually carry out the attack, portraying him as a lonely man desperate to find friends after moving to Liberal, a city along southwestern Kansas' border with the Oklahoma Panhandle. Three men accused of conspiring to bomb a Kansas mosque and an apartment complex housing Somali refugees also allegedly discussed killing the refugees' white landlord because he rented to Muslims, a move prosecutors say was meant to ensure the attack fully conveyed their anti-Muslim message. But prosecutors countered Wednesday with court filings that include transcripts of profanity-laced recordings that paint a more damning picture of Wright and a splinter group of the militia Kansas Security Force that came to be known as the Crusaders based on the name Crusaders 2.0 that they gave to themselves on a phone messaging app. They allege that he manufactured and tested the homemade explosives and hosted group meetings at his business, G&G Mobile Home Center, where authorities later found explosives. Prosecutors say the defence mischaracterizes the danger Wright presents if freed before trial. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

history sunday: In fact, it's probably why New Democrat members flocked to make the 38-year-old Singh their new federal leader, according to CTV. Singh, a turbaned Sikh, made history Sunday when he became the first non-Caucasian leader of a federal political party - a sign, perhaps, of how serious the NDP is about sweeping away its past disappointments and leadership woes and giving Trudeau a real fight. Sound familiar If Jagmeet Singh's bona fides offer an echo of Justin Trudeau's at-times-unlikely journey to the top job in Canadian politics, that's no coincidence. He's got a bit of the 'I know how to catch attention' flavour that we have to say is going to help us, said Craig Scott, one of a number of prominent former NDP MPs who got blown out in the 2015 bloodletting that swept Trudeau's Liberals into power. That makes a difference. We have somebody who had literally has fought their way, made their own name, has not received their celebrity as a matter of royal endowment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

peace arch: Some of the anti-illegal immigration protestors at the Peace Arch in White Rock taunted the pro-immigration protestors as they left, but otherwise the event was peaceful, according to CTV. We organized a counter-rally to show that most Canadians stand up for the values of diversity and inclusivity, said Donna Morgan, one of the pro-immigration organizers with Stand Up to Racism Metro Vancouver. The face-off mirrored other dueling protests across the country on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, in Peterborough Ont. and at a border crossing near Montreal. She said Canadians who promote inclusivity vastly outnumber those who don't, and pointed to the Vancouver anti-racism rally at City Hall in August as evidence. That's why we think it's important to bring out the message of love and compassion, she said. These right racist ideologies can get a grip on the electoral system. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

pro-refugee organizations: In turn, many pro-refugee organizations have announced their own gatherings to counter Storm Alliance's message, which they say is hostile to immigrants and refugees, according to Toronto Star. In Quebec, about 200 members of Storm Alliance traded insults across a police line with a group of pro-refugee protesters outside the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border station. Members of the right-wing group Storm Alliance announced a series of rallies outside border crossing points and government buildings to protest what they call the destructive policies of Justin Trudeau's government. Authorities announced the border crossing, which has been a processing point for thousands of refugee claimants who have walked across the Canada-U.S. border in recent months, was temporarily closed on Saturday. Delivered daily The Morning Headlines Newsletter Subscribe The Toronto Star and thestar, each property of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. Article Continued Below Other gatherings were planned in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebec city: Police and federal officials would only confirm that the man in custody is a 30-year-old refugee from Somalia and had been interviewed by the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in 2015, according to Toronto Star. But RCMP Assistant Commissioner Marlin Degrand said there had been insufficient evidence to charge him or issue a peace bond at the time and he was not considered a national security threat. It is the second major terrorist attack in Canada this year, following January's shooting at a mosque in Quebec City that killed six and injured 19.CBC News identified the Edmonton suspect on Sunday as Abdulahi Hasan Sharif. The man is now facing terrorism charges and five counts of attempted murder. According to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, the accused was on a police watch list, and yet when Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht was asked if there had been any warning of an impending attack, he responded, absolutely not. Police also confirmed that the black flag of Daesh was found in the suspect's car Saturday, but he is believed to have acted alone. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

slurping oysters: And there, sitting at a table on the sidewalk outside a Paris caf is the source a couple speaking Russian, eating snails in garlic and butter, according to CBC. A few streets away at an outdoor market, people speaking Chinese stand slurping oysters and taking selfies at a seafood stall, while the owner stealthily pours wine for them into the newly empty shells. Garlic at 10 a.m. seeping through the street. The tourists are back and French merchants are doing everything to keep them coming. Pas de probl me. Escargots at 10 a.m. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: Vanessa Perez moved to Canada from Mendoza, Argentina in 2009 with her husband and son, according to CTV. On Saturday, the trio officially became Canadian citizens joining a daughter who was born in Canada. The new Canadians, including members of four families and one individual, received a skating lesson after becoming citizens in the ceremony conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. A beaming Perez says it's been years since she last attempted to skate. This is my first time in a long time, said Perez. My last time was in 2012. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chocolate-hazelnut cakes: And then their caterer ghosted them. react-text 163 Upon arrival, guests were treated to platters of tapas and pintxos prepared by Richmond Station. /react-text Jeffrey Chan I've worked with chefs in the past and knew that a lot of them didn't check emails and preferred to keep their head down, Doss said, according to Toronto Star. But when it came down to the three and four weeks before the wedding, we were in a bit of a panic mode, he admitted. Indeed, a month before the big day, every detail was in place the remote Niagara estate was booked, the elaborate vanilla-ginger and chocolate-hazelnut cakes were ordered and the embroidered parasols from India were ready to be hung in the dining tent. Article Continued Below The first thing people said to us when we were sending invites was that the food and drinks were going to be amazing, said Katzman, 31, a senior account manager with event and marketing company Mosaic. But with the wedding less than a month away, they had no food to serve their 128 guests. react-text 182 Appetizers of pork and rabbit terrine with pistachio, sweet wine gelee and pea shoots en croute. /react-text Jeffrey Chan The anxiety was growing and I told Esther that we needed to make a drastic decision, said Doss, 39. I had people ask if they could buy a ticket to the wedding. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

counter protestors: But the four protesters in Fredericton were outnumbered by counter protestors, at least 12 of whom showed up to share a message of open hearts and open borders, according to CBC. Protest originally planned for St. The protests are in response to increased asylum seekers entering the country illegally. Stephen The original protesters wouldn't confirm to CBC whether they were part of Storm Alliance. Stephen. It's the group which organized protests elsewhere in the country, and which had planned to hold a protest at the border crossing in St. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

donald trump: With Trump announcing new restrictions on citizens from North Korea, Chad and Venezuela last weekend, there was concern about another wave of asylum seekers making the trek north, according to CBC. But our perception of what is happening at the border is not an accurate representation of what's going on, experts who work in the field say. The stream of refugees across the Canada-U.S. border increased after the election of Donald Trump last November, and grew even larger following his first attempt at a controversial travel ban on citizens from certain countries in January. The number of asylum claims is not unprecedented, they say it's more like Canada getting back to what was normal earlier this century. We need to paint a more nuanced picture because I think we, including us at UNHCR ... at the beginning really focused on a decision in the U.S. leading to something that happened in Canada, he said. Trump slaps travel restrictions on North Korea, Venezuela in expanded ban Trump's travel ban too restrictive, U.S. appeals court rules Jean-Nicolas Beuze, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees representative in Canada, said there has been an increase in asylum claims compared to last year, but in terms of Canadian history, the number of people is still manageable. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

family reunification: It wasn't clear when he would relocate, according to Metro News. Joachimsen says Family values have prevailed. Vanunu's wife, Kristin Joachimsen, told Norway's TV2 channel Friday the couple requested family reunification after they wed in May 2015. Vanunu served 18 years in prison for leaking details and pictures of an alleged Israeli nuclear weapons program to a British newspaper. Israel then banned him from speaking with foreigners and leaving the country, among other restrictions. He sought asylum in Norway after his 2004 release. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

justin government: In turn, many pro-refugee organizations have announced their own gatherings to counter Storm Alliance's message, which they say is hostile to immigrants and refugees, according to CTV. In Quebec, about 200 members of Storm Alliance traded insults across a police line with a group of pro-refugee protesters outside the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border station. Members of the right-wing group Storm Alliance announced a series of rallies outside border crossing points and government buildings to protest what they call the destructive policies of Justin Trudeau's government. Authorities announced the border crossing, which has been a processing point for thousands of refugee claimants who have walked across the Canada-U.S. border in recent months, was temporarily closed on Saturday. In Ottawa there were some scuffles between protesters but no reports of arrests. Other gatherings were planned in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

murray rodd: Peterborough police have not confirmed if any charges have been laid, according to CBC. We are reviewing tapes and videos to identify participants in today's events and the rest of the story will come out in the press release, Peterborough's police chief Murray Rodd told CBC News. At least 250 counter-protesters turned out to face down a handful of demonstrators from the opposing side, with tensions peaking when an altercation broke out between some of those in attendance, and dozens of demonstrators swarmed a police car chanting, Protesting fascism isn't a crime! Multiple people were arrested and placed in police cars. Tensions peaked when an altercation broke out between the two groups and dozens of demonstrators swarmed a police car chanting, 'Protesting facism isn't a crime!' Jean-Fran ois Beno t/CBC News of the planned demonsration made headlines earlier this week when Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett said the city was unable to deny a permit for the non-violent rally against immigration policies and the Trudeau government. The last time one of these individuals was part of a rally in Peterborough it involved four people standing on a corner. The statement from the mayor went on to say he assumed the organizers behind the event wanted to create controversy and get media attention. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

racialized minorities: Politics even runs in the family her uncle is Ovid Jackson, a former Liberal MP. That's part of why the longtime Oakville resident decided to carry the NDP's banner albeit unsuccessfully in the 2014 provincial election and again federally in 2015, according to Toronto Star. But Marville won't be making another bid for public office anytime soon, mirroring a trend among would-be female politicians that a one-of-a-kind research project seeks to analyze with data that suggest as women and racialized minorities chug through the political pipeline from aspirant to candidate to MP their prospects narrow, whereas the opposite occurs for white men. The prominent health and wellness advocate and mother of four has held leadership positions for the provincial and federal New Democrats and has a York University degree in political science. For women, the toughest hurdle is at the nomination level, the first checkpoint into the political realm. That's according to Erin Tolley, who teaches political science at the University of Toronto. Article Continued Below Racialized minorities come up against barriers further along, beginning at the candidate selection stage. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

times: After his talk in Toronto on Friday, Barack Obama pleaded for optimism, even though his own is now leavened by the recognition that progress can reverse itself, according to Toronto Star. What other option is there, really In many ways this is both the worst of times and the best of times, the 44th U.S. president said in a youth-focused talk to more than 2,000 people my estimate at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Then there are stubborn optimists. If you had to choose a moment in history to be born, and you didn't know ahead of time who you were you'd choose right now. Article Continued Below That kind of inspiring message was what a group of youngsters from Etobicoke/Rexdale had come to hear after community organizer Marcia Brown, who runs youth program Trust 15 persuaded the organizers Canada2020 for free tickets so the students being groomed for leadership would see their hero. react-text 159 Youth who listened to Barack Obama's Toronto speech Friday night said his words inspired them. This moment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

burundi refugees: More than 400,000 Burundians have fled the country fearing violence since April 2015 when Nkururunziza's candidacy sparked weeks of protests and a failed coup, according to CTV. Amnesty International said in a report that it interviewed 129 Burundi refugees in camps in Tanzania and Uganda, some of whom escaped persecution by President Pierre Nkurunziza's government as recently as May this year. There is pervasive climate of fear in Burundi two years after Nkurunziza changed Burundi's constitution and won a third term in office, which many opposed, said the rights group. Sixteen people told Amnesty that they were tortured or ill-treated while in detention, among them a young man who said he was detained for a week in May in Kirundo Province, northern Burundi, the report said. They tortured us to make us confess that we worked with the rebels. He said he was held in a tiny unlit room with three others, repeatedly beaten with batons, and made to eat his meals in the toilet next door, the report said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

centre manager: The new facility more than doubles the square footage of the former location and offers three large rooms so several programs can be offered at the same time, according to The Chronicle Herald. This is a huge day for us; we're very excited, Latham said. Paula Latham, centre manager for the YMCA immigrant programs, said they moved to the Bayers Road facility from 65 Main Ave. in Fairview in March. It's just an awesome place to be where we can provide services for immigrants. Among the programs offered are school settlement support at 34 schools in Halifax, active living, youth outreach and Saturday study skills. The YMCA provides a variety of programs and outreach services through community-based support for families who are new to Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

contingency plan: Followed by Quebec, the numbers grew from dozens of people to thousands in just a few short months, according to CTV. And while the federal government was quick to reassure the public, behind-the-scenes, officials were expressing concerns. This winter, the small town of Emerson, Manitoba was the first to see the influx. Government documents, including draft reports, and emails obtained by CTV News through an access to information request show that there were worries the sudden influx of asylum seekers could overwhelm the processing chain, essentially resulting in pseudo-refugee camps. As the numbers of asylum seekers climbed in March, Public Safety and other governmental departments developed a contingency plan. One official even highlighted Threat to Canadians and death of a refugee as significant risks as asylum seekers crossed into Canada in the bitter winter cold. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dalhousie faculty: He could hardly afford a dentist, according to CBC. But in Halifax, where he's now settled, he's become a patient at the Immigrant Oral Health Outreach Clinic, which is run by Dalhousie University's faculty of dentistry. The Syrian refugee had been living in camps in Lebanon after fleeing civil war in his home country, and what money he had was spent on basic necessities, like food and water. We never expected to receive such care for our teeth in the way we see here, he said. Craig Paisley/CBC Earlier this month, the free clinic got a 250,000 financial boost from Green Shield Canada, a company that works to improve access to health care for uninsured or underinsured Canadians. Dental hygiene professor Heather Doucette left oversees the work. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

munwara begum: That land was once a forest where villagers picked wild fruit, according to Toronto Star. Last Saturday, the midday tea-sipping crowd hung out on the benches in front of Munwara Begum's provisions store here. The village's rundown school and a smattering of rice paddies sit across the road from thousands of acres of bamboo huts covered by black tarp, a safe harbour for the refugees fleeing ethnic violence in Burma. In their discussion were echoes of a conversation happening around the world about the costs of compassion toward refugees. The price of rice has doubled since they came. It was one filled with conflicting emotions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

policy agenda: The White House says Trump is taking a responsible and humanitarian approach and argues the reduction is needed to allow more thorough vetting of applicants, according to Metro News. The U.S. welcomed 84,995 refugees in fiscal year 2016, and former President Barack Obama had wanted to raise that number to 110,000 in 2017. Trump signed a memorandum announcing the decision Friday. Trump has made limiting immigration the centerpiece of his foreign policy agenda. The actual number of refugees who move to the United States could also wind up much lower than the 45,000 person cap. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

raheem edwards: The U.S. international, healthy again after missing the last three games with a hamstring issue, stayed out for some spirited target practice with teammates Armando Cooper and Raheem Edwards, according to The Chronicle Herald. While Altidore is good to go for Saturday's soldout contest against the visiting New York Red Bulls, fellow striker Sebastian Giovinco will sit out a fourth straight game. But not striker Jozy Altidore. Coach Greg Vanney says the Italian is close but not quite back from his quadricep strain. Giovinco trained with the team Friday but was on a restriction that he couldn't score, meaning that he avoided taking shots. We still have some steps that we want to make with him before we put him out there, because there's still some risk associated with him playing in a match situation, said Vanney. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

removal efforts: Toure, a failed refugee claimant originally from Gambia, has spent more than four and a half years in a maximum security jail because the government has been unable to deport him, according to Toronto Star. He is arguing that his detention violates multiple sections of the charter and that he should be released. This is a gross violation of section 12 of the Charter, Jared Will, lawyer for immigration detainee Ebrahim Toure, told Superior Court Justice Alfred O'Marra, referencing the Charter of Rights and Freedoms' protection against cruel and unusual treatment. Government lawyers accuse Toure who, prior to December 2015, insisted he was from Guinea of repeatedly thwarting their removal efforts and intentionally withholding information that would help them deport him. Toure, meanwhile, says he is willing to be deported and he has given immigration officials all the information he has. They allege that his name is actually Bakaba Touray and say his lack of co-operation is the primary obstacle in removing him from the country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rohingya: Based on interviews that IOM has conducted with survivors, Millman said, We believe 40 are missing and presumed drowned on the vessel, which was thought to have been carrying about 80 people, according to CBC. He said he didn't have information immediately about whether it was the worst death toll at sea since the exodus of Rohingya began Aug. 25 amid violence targeting them in Myanmar. Spokesman Joel Millman of the International Organization for Migration told reporters in Geneva that 23 deaths have been confirmed after eight more bodies were found overnight following an initial count of 15. More than 500,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since then. The Bangladeshi captain had not initially charged the passengers any fee for the transport and had been trying to avoid sea patrols or checkpoints, he said. Human rights nightmare' in Myanmar could spread, UN chief warns Myanmar government plans to redevelop torched Rohingya villages The very tragic accident involved a vessel that had been at sea for two days with no food and had faced choppy seas, Millman said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

st century: I have long said that if archeologists of the future want to understand the late 20th century they could do worse than to look at advertising, Trudeau said to me in an interview in 2016, according to Toronto Star. The same is obviously true of the 21st century. While that's an impressive amount of money far more than the government spends on newspapers and magazines, for instance it's also fascinating to see who the government is trying to reach. This week, CTV revealed what reporter Rachel Aiello found when she went digging through 1,500 pages of ad-spending documents recently released by the federal government. Article Continued Below Destination Canada, a Crown corporation set up to promote tourism to Canada, spent 4.3 million on social media posts, a lot of them directed at potential American visitors, according to CTV's analysis. The analysis shows a government heavily interested in talking to people outside Canada almost half of the social-media ad budget targeted at travellers, whether tourists or newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.