medaria arrandondo: Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo says it allows the crime to be documented, but hits the pause button on any possible deportation, according to Metro News. Officials say it creates a formalized process and timeline to a U visa, which can take nine months to obtain. The ordinance passed by the City Council Wednesday would give immigrants protection from deportation if they help prosecute the crime. The U visa is set aside for crime victims who are willing to assist law enforcement. Gloria Velazquez, from the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, tells KSTP-TV the ordinance will allow crime victims to come out of the shadows and seek from KSTP-TV, http //www.kstp (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

islamic state-inspired: It is assembling data to bolster the argument that the current legal immigration system is not only ill-conceived, but dangerous and damaging to U.S. workers, according to Metro News. We believe that data drives policy, and this data will help drive votes, said White House spokesman Hogan Gidley, for what the administration considers, common sense America-first immigration controls the president has proposed. The administration was laying the groundwork for such a drive even before an Islamic State-inspired extremist who was born in Bangladesh tried to blow himself up in Midtown Manhattan on Monday. White House officials outlined their strategy this week exclusively to The Associated Press, and said the data demonstrates that changes are needed immediately. The issue is expected to be prominently featured in the president's Jan. 30 State of the Union address. But their effort will play out in a difficult political climate, as even Republicans in Congress are leery of engaging in a major immigration debate ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

news outlets: Thomas, Ont., strip mall, according to CBC. The family said the man charged at them, unprovoked, before they recorded the confrontation on a cellphone, which has been widely circulated through news outlets and social media. Mark Phillips, 36, was charged on Dec. 8 with aggravated assault and three counts of assault with a weapon in connection with the incident in the parking lot of a St. The video shows a man yelling about terrorists, ISIS and swinging his bat, leaving local man Sergio Estepa with a cracked rib and severe bruising on his back. His portrait still hangs in the accused's parents' home in Toronto, a childhood friend told CBC News. None of the allegations against Phillips has been proven in court. '1112830531773', 'playlist Selector' 'container Selector' ' container8897627', 'ciid' 'caffeine14441177' ; Family attacked, called terrorists by man wielding bat1 28 Mayor of all the people' Philips' great-grandfather, dubbed the mayor of all the people, was Toronto's first Jewish mayor and is the namesake of Nathan Phillips Square, located outside Toronto city hall. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

prince charles: Paul's Cathedral, held exactly six months after the June 14 fire that engulfed a residential tower block in west London, according to CTV. Emma Dent Coad, a Labour lawmaker for the neighbourhood, said emotions are still very raw and the service was a recognition that people from all walks of government are going to come down and grieve with them. Prince Charles, his wife Camilla, Prince Harry, Prince William and his wife Kate joined some 1,500 people at the multi-faith service at St. As they filed out of the service, many of the bereaved paused on the steps of St. Some held aloft photos of their loved ones and clutched white roses. Paul's to comfort each other. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rakhine state: It estimated that at least 9,000 Rohingya had died of various causes in Burma's Rakhine state between Aug. 25 and Sept. 24, and that more than 70 per cent of the deaths were the result of violence, according to Toronto Star. According to MSF, the dead included at least 730 children younger than 5. The group, known by its French acronym MSF, said in a statement made available Thursday that it conducted the survey in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Read more Two journalists arrested in Burma over government documents, reports say Article Continued Below Canadians donate 12.5M towards Rohingya refugee crisis, government to match funds Bibeau Editorial Tougher measures needed to stop campaign of terror against Rohingya More than 630,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Buddhist-majority Burma into Bangladesh to escape what the United Nations has called ethnic cleansing. react-empty 160 The peak in deaths coincides with the launch of the latest clearance operations' by Burma security forces in the last week of August, MSF medical director Sidney Wong said in a statement. The rape of Rohingya women by Burma's security forces has been sweeping and methodical, the Associated Press found in interviews with 29 women and girls who fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. She said the findings were staggering, both in terms of the numbers of people who reported a family member dead as a result of violence and the horrific ways in which they said they were killed or severely injured.MSF said that among children below the age of 5, more than 59 per cent who were killed during that period were reportedly shot, 15 per cent burnt to death in their homes, 7 per cent beaten to death and 2 per cent died due to landmine blasts. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deal: You need a few more agitated defenders of the status quo to complain that your thoughts and actions aren't in alignment with conventional wisdom, according to NOW Magazine. Go round them up! Ironically, those grumblers should give you just the push you require to get a complete grasp of the colourful, righteous truth.TAURUS Apr 20 May 20 I undertook a diplomatic mission to the disputed borderlands where your nightmares built their hideout. If that's accurate, you still have a ways to go before you can be certified. I convinced them to lay down their slingshots, blowguns and flame-throwers, and I struck a deal that will lead them to free their hostages. Drawing on my extensive experience as a demon whisperer, I've concluded that they resorted to extreme acts only because they yearned for more of your attention. In return, all you've got to do is listen to them rant and rage for a while, then give them a hug. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

book tour: No two nations in the world are closer than Canada and the U.S. Your commitment to a diverse and open society that welcomes immigrants, your devotion to human rights, are an inspiration.I know that many Canadians closely followed the 2016 election, according to National Observer. I know many Canadians are still scratching your heads that my opponent could win.'Those damn emails'In the past I've often felt like I had to be careful in pubic and keep my guard up. I am beyond delighted to be able to sit here looking out that window at the mountains from the stage of the Vancouver Convention Centre. ; I started my book tour in Canada and now I'm ending in Canada. In the book, I pull back the curtain on some of the wildest times in history. I'm very grateful to the 65.8 million Americans who supported my campaign. I talk about moments I'd like to forget like in a chapter called Those damn emails. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian government: When it came out early in the new year that he spent the vacation in a Caribbean hideaway owned by the wealthy philanthropist, the opposition pounced, according to National Observer. They asked why Trudeau accepted a free vacation from a rich man whose charitable organizations, in some cases, relied on Canadian government help. The Prime Minister's Office initially tried to play down the trip, refusing to say where Trudeau would spend the holiday. The prime minister tried to brush things off, saying the Aga Khan is an old friend of his family indeed, Trudeau wished him a happy birthday Wednesday as well as a leader and a partner in the fight against world poverty. The saga has lingered to this day when the government announced a new ethics commissioner earlier this week, it rekindled memories of the controversy, since Trudeau and his officials had to recuse themselves from the selection process, since he was the subject of an inquiry. He also pointed out that the Aga Khan is an honorary Canadian citizen and an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada, but none of that carried any weight with his political foes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

caucus meeting: On Monday, Liberal Jean Yip retained Scarborough-Agincourt, a riding that had been held by her husband, Arnold Chan, until his death from cancer in September, according to National Observer. She captured 49.4 per cent of the vote, followed by Conservative Dasong Zou who pulled in 40.5 per cent. I didn't expect that in two months I could turn the ship around, Singh said Wednesday after his party's weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. Chang wound up with just 5.1 per cent, down almost three percentage points from the NDP's already poor showing in the riding during the 2015 general election. The NDP share of the vote similarly declined in the other three ridings where byelections were held Monday, as it did in two October byelections held about a month after Singh took the helm of the party. He scraped together fewer than 1,000 votes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

caucus meeting: I didn't expect that in two months I could turn the ship around, Singh said Wednesday after his party's weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, according to CTV. On Monday, Liberal Jean Yip retained Scarborough-Agincourt, a riding that had been held by her husband, Arnold Chan, until his death from cancer in September. And the newly minted leader is waving off suggestions that he didn't do enough to help an NDP candidate in the suburban Toronto riding of Scarborough-Agincourt, holding a so-called Jagmeet-and-greet -- billed by the candidate himself as a byelection campaign event -- well outside the actual riding where Brian Chang was trying to win a seat. She captured 49.4 per cent of the vote, followed by Conservative Dasong Zou who pulled in 40.5 per cent. He scraped together fewer than 1,000 votes. Chang wound up with just 5.1 per cent, down almost three percentage points from the NDP's already poor showing in the riding during the 2015 general election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

report: However, those who pose risks to public health and public safety should still be barred from being admitted to Canada, said the committee report, released Wednesday, according to Toronto Star. Our immigration laws unjustifiably violate human rights of certain would-be newcomers to Canada and this is inconsistent with the modern values Canadians associate with contemporary human rights protections, said the committee in a 76-page report. In a groundbreaking report on the controversial practice, the standing committee on citizenship and immigration said the excessive medical demand clause goes against the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and is out of touch with Canadian values. Canadians value diversity and inclusiveness and it should be mindful of all the abilities and contributions of its citizens, newcomers and potential immigrants as it moves forward with reviewing the medical inadmissibility. I have seen how the application of this provision has caused a great deal of hardship over the years. Article Continued Below The recommendation was applauded by rights groups who have criticized what they call discriminatory treatment against people with disabilities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

disaster: Last week, a large crowd showed up in the pouring rain to commemorate the disaster and there was virtual blanket coverage in the local news, according to The Chronicle Herald. Indeed, there were some people who came from all over North America to attend the ceremonies. It killed 2,000 innocent people, wounded 9,000, and destroyed much of Halifax. Meanwhile, the same day, aside from a single sentence about this event on the announcements, there was nothing done to commemorate this at my kids' school Citadel High in Halifax . That's all it merited to them despite the fact that there are undoubtedly students in the school whose families suffered terribly for many years as a result of the disaster. I'm appalled. Nevertheless, all students were forced that same morning to attend a diversity assembly for an hour and 15 minutes, with teachers roaming the halls to round up stragglers to make sure they were all there to hear the preaching these are held quite regularly . Not only does this show the ideological priorities of the progressive zealots running our school system today, but spending so much time having a school-wide assembly about something else on such a significant anniversary rather than any other day is a gross insult to those who suffered and died in the disaster. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee quotas: So far, solidarity with front-line nations Greece and Italy, where the refugees land, has been limited, according to Metro News. A mandatory quota scheme was opposed mainly by eastern European nations the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, fresh tensions have surfaced over the perceived need for national refugee quotas. For Europe, the political crisis over migrants is existential, despite the fact that migrant arrivals have dropped dramatically this year. That fueled anti-immigrant parties and the far-right made significant political inroads. As hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees trekked northward from Greece in 2015, some EU nations erected fences, launched police crackdowns and closed borders, forcing migrants onto their neighbours . ID checks were reintroduced in parts of Europe's passport-free travel area, hampering trade, business and tourism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ullah: He could be seen on the video lying on a hospital bed with his head propped up on a pillow and his body covered up to his neck in sheets, according to CTV. Two assistant public defenders, who stood beside his hospital bed, did not request bail. Akayed Ullah said little during the hearing, which lasted a little over 10 minutes. U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker, sitting in a federal courthouse in Manhattan, communicated with Ullah via video shown on several monitors in the courtroom. Ullah didn't enter a plea but answered a few of the judge's questions, including answering I can see you when she asked if he could hear her and yes I do when he was asked if he understood his rights. She read him his rights as he nodded his head several times, acknowledging that he understood. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

woman-headed households: She says an additional 600,000 Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, have poured into Bangladesh since the end of August, doubling the exodus from Burma, according to Toronto Star. The minister says the federal government has now contributed more than 37.5 million to the crisis so far. Bibeau says the federal money will go to humanitarian agencies helping refugees in camps and settlements in Bangladesh and those displaced within Burma. Canada's aid will go towards addressing the needs of women and girls, including survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, pregnant and nursing women and woman-headed households. Canadians continue to show themselves to be generous and compassionate people, Bibeau said in a statement. Article Continued Below The effort will include sexual and reproductive health services, as well as psycho-social counselling. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

partner mathew: Each cocktail and snack pairing will represent a different element of these fine individuals and give ode to our great city that has brought them and us together!Sponsored by U-Feast a Rafflecopter giveaway Contest ends December 18, according to NOW Magazine. Chef Gerry a native of Mexico sous chef Mandy of Chinese descent and managing partner Mathew a Canadian native all share different ethnic backgrounds, and have come together to create a happy hour that celebrates each of their backgrounds, plus the multicultural diversity of Toronto in a special way...... with 4 drinks 4 snacks for 30!!To bring it all together, each cocktail will be crafted with 100% local Toronto spirits by Last Straw Distillery, which have inspired the special snack pairings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

akayed ullah: But the attack sent terrified commuters fleeing through a smoky passageway, and three people suffered headaches and ringing ears from the first bomb blast in the subway in more than two decades, according to CTV. This was an attempted terrorist attack, Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio said. In the end, the only serious wounds were to the suspect identified as Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant and former cab driver. Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. In Washington, President Donald Trump said the explosion highlighted the need to change immigration policies, including the type of family-based visa Ullah obtained to come to the U.S. in 2011. The suspect had looked as Islamic State propaganda online and told investigators he acted alone in retaliation for U.S. military aggression, law enforcement officials said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

akayed ullah: He also told law enforcement officers at the hospital where he was taken with burn injuries to the body and hands I did it for the Islamic State, according to the complaint, according to CTV. His rush-hour attack fizzled in a long walkway used by commuters moving between trains in the city's busiest subway station at Times Square. Akayed Ullah posted a statement on his Facebook account just before the Monday morning attack, stating Trump you failed to protect your nation, the criminal complaint said. Three pedestrians complained of harmed hearing and headaches after the bomb went off. During a search of his Brooklyn apartment, investigators recovered a passport with the words O America, die in rage scrawled in it, the complaint says. Ullah, 27, was expected to appear before a magistrate judge, though it was not immediately clear if he was well enough to go to court. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chelenqo town: Oromia regional spokesman Addisu Arega said the violence in Chelenqo town killed six people and was being investigated, according to Metro News. On Facebook he called the victims innocent civilians. Facebook and Twitter are down Tuesday after reports emerged of killings on Monday by security forces in the Oromia region. The Addis Standard news site reported 15 killed, including women and children. Oromia regional officials have long accused special police from the neighbouring Somali region of committing atrocities against ethnic Oromos. The Associated Press was not able to independently verify the reports. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cnn report: All refugees would only return if they wished it, both countries agreed, according to Toronto Star. Though these terms may sound promising, there are serious underlying legal and political problems to this agreement that must be considered carefully. Neither Bangladeshi nor Myanmar authorities have released a copy of the repatriation agreement, but some details have been revealed to the press.A recent CNN report suggests Myanmar agreed there would be no restrictions on the number of Rohingya allowed to return, and that there would be no legal consequences for refugees who voluntarily decided to return, unless they had been involved with terrorism. On a recent statement from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, indicated it was not a party to the agreement, though it was referenced in the document text. The UN stated that Rohingya people have lost family members, relatives, and friends. Article Continued Below While the UN encouraged both Bangladesh and Myanmar's effort to work on a comprehensive and durable solution, the UN expressed its concerns about many Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh before and after Aug. 25 who have suffered severe violence and trauma. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

emailing people: The messages started across Canada a couple of weeks ago, according to CBC. What we're trying to do is put the word out to newcomers that the government doesn't operate by phoning people or emailing people, said Craig Mackie, the association's executive director. The messages claim to be from the federal immigration officials and tell victims they owe money. Maritime Electric warns Islanders of text message scam Immigration surge has newcomers' association seeking more resources See if it is real' A handout the association has posted urges victims not to comply with any demands from callers claiming to be with the Immigration Review Board or RCMP, and to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Canadian Council for Refugees They can also contact the Association for Newcomers for help, Mackie said. The P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada has put up this anti-fraud poster. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

g licence: Luckily, Nadaf remembered exactly where he'd left it and his sister, who was still in their home country, located it for him, according to CBC. Driver's licensing a frustration for some Syrian refugees I had it in my car in Syria. It was only months later, when he arrived in Canada after a brief stay in Turkey, that he realized it wasn't with him and that without it, he would have to start from the very beginning of Ontario's licensing process, unable to get his G2 licence for at least eight months. I left it in my car before I left, Nadaf told CBC News. I don't trust anyone else. I trust my sister. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

home value: He leaves behind a rapidly transforming city where the median home value is more than 1.2 million U.S. and grumpy residents are unhappy with homelessness, clogged traffic and frequent auto break-ins, according to Toronto Star. Supporters touted his dedication to building new housing and sending out workers to clean up dirty streets in a city known for its entrenched homelessness. Lee died Tuesday at 65 after collapsing while grocery shopping. Critics said Lee, a Democrat, catered too much to tech companies, citing a 2011 tax break he brokered for Twitter as part of a remake of the city's dilapidated downtown. No cause was given for his death but an autopsy was planned. react-empty 159 He believed in a city where a poor kid from public housing could become mayor, acting San Francisco Mayor London Breed told reporters at a briefing attended by hundreds of city workers and civic leaders. Read more U.S. mayors of sanctuary cities' say they'll fight Trump's immigration plans Article Continued Below U.S. District Court Judge permanently blocks Trump's order to cut funding for sanctuary cities San Francisco claims victory after right-wing group shut out Still, many on Tuesday mourned the city's first Asian-American mayor as a reluctant politician dedicated to civil service who was more comfortable working on details than on delivering the perfect political sound bite. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hotels favoured: Indeed, there are a lot of freebies and ways to cut down on costs without cutting down on fun, according to Toronto Star. From walking among the popular outdoor cafes in the old town and the stunning cathedral where John Calvin helped kick-start the Reformation, to cruising around one of the world's tallest water fountain on swimmable Lake Geneva, there is a lot to do with nothing to pay. With a bit of care, you can enjoy Switzerland's second-largest metropolis without leaving a hole in your wallet. There is no reason to stay in the five-star hotels favoured by visiting celebrities and government officials doing business with the two dozen UN and other international organizations headquartered in Geneva. Meanwhile, all Swiss hotels are clean, regardless of the price, and bargains are readily available. Several of these international bodies, such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent, operate renowned museums well worth a visit. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

times square: The device did not fully detonate, and Ullah was the only one seriously hurt in the Monday morning attack, according to CBC. At the hospital where he was taken with burns on his hands and torso, he told officers, I did it for the Islamic State, according to the criminal complaint. Akayed Ullah, 27, was accused of detonating a pipe bomb strapped to his body in an underground passageway between Times Square the city's busiest subway station and the bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal. Also, a search of his Brooklyn apartment turned up a passport in his name, scrawled with the words O AMERICA, DIE IN YOUR RAGE, authorities said. His court-appointed lawyer did not immediately return a message seeking comment. He was expected to appear before a magistrate, though it was not immediately clear if he was well enough to go to court. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

latino immigrant: Ramos is combining his own story of emigrating from Mexico with a critique of Trump's policies, according to Metro News. He calls his book a defence of the open and inclusive spirit he believes Trump threatens. Publisher Vintage Books told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Jorge Ramos' Stranger The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era will be released Feb. 27. Ramos is a longtime anchor for Univision, the Spanish-language network. Security personnel escorted Ramos, who had not been called on by Trump, from the event. During a news conference in 2015, Ramos confronted Trump about his plans for more restrictive immigration laws. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.