education society: My will, bank account, house mortgage and legal documentation all use this name, said Tung, according to Vancouver Courier. When the government combined the MSP card and driver's licence together, it didn't consider people with different names on the cards. When Kenneth Tung, president of Civic Education Society, applied for his B.C. Service Card, which combines his driver's licence and Medical Services Plan MSP he was told he must remove his English name that appears on his driver's licence because it's not the Chinese name on his MSP and now defunct citizenship card.article continues below Trending Stories Red Gate Arts Society latest Vancouver arts space to close Canadian women take silver in Olympic hockey Driver's excuse for not clearing windshield doesn't fly with police But the English name has been my legal name this past 15 years. It has created a frustrating problem for tens of thousands of immigrant Canadians, he added. When I first moved to Canada 30 years ago, we could only use our Chinese name on our driver's licence, explained Tung. Compounding the frustration, said Tung, is the fact ICBC changed its policy 15 years ago, allowing, or even preferring, to add English names to their driver's licence. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

attack: Toronto police investigated and later concluded the attack did not take place, according to CBC. Reported hijab attack on 11-year-old girl 'did not happen,' Toronto police say Family offers 'sincere apologies' after daughter falsely reported hijab attack How did the false hijab-cutting story go viral 'A perfect storm' of factors, says expert We were hurt, we were upset, said Monica Mo, who was attending Sunday's rally. The protesters wanted Trudeau to apologize for denouncing an alleged attack last month on an 11-year-old girl in Toronto, who claimed a man tried twice to cut off her hijab as she walked to school. The initial reports suggested the alleged attacker was Asian, and Mo told Radio-Canada that Trudeau's remarks left the Chinese-Canadian community feeling unfairly tarred. We are all Canadians. We want to send a message to society we are strong, we are united, we are together. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chrystia freeland: During this hybrid war, Moscow has used every imaginable tactic of subversion and destabilization, from targeted assassinations and terrorist bombings in Kyiv, to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, to fomenting ethnic, political, religious and social divisiveness even defaming diaspora figures like Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, according to The Chronicle Herald. This unprovoked war followed the Revolution of Dignity, an uprising against Moscow's corrupted satrap in Kyiv, Viktor Yanukovych, who was ousted for trying to wrest Ukraine away from an anticipated reintegration into Europe and toward a Russian-dominated Eurasian sphere. Seven per cent of the country remains occupied, over 10,000 people are dead, 25,000 maimed, nearly two million internally displaced, and the urban-industrial infrastructure of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts the Donbas have been destroyed. Enraged by his diminished influence, Vladimir Putin, the ex- KBG man in the Kremlin, a billionaire and seemingly president-in-perpetuity of the Russian Federation, precipitated an international crisis, festering to this day. Following their voluntary dismantling of the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, Ukrainians believed their country's territorial integrity and political sovereignty were inviolable, secured by American, British and even Russian Federation pledges. Not only were Europe's supposedly agreed-upon borders undone by force coupled with the bogus Crimean referendum of March 16, 2014 but the West's timid response provoked many Ukrainians into rethinking why they affirmed the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

country: The Israel government has started distributing notices advising asylum seekers they have 60 days to leave for a safe African country with the help of a plane ticket and a few thousand dollars, according to CBC. If they don't go voluntarily, they face indefinite imprisonment. A majority of the 37,000 citizens of Sudan and Eritrea living in Israel are being ordered out of the country beginning next month. Canada does not support policies of mass deportations of asylum seekers. Africans worry deportation could mean death Israel's immigrant underclass As the country that resettles the highest number of African asylum-seekers from Israel, we are in direct contact with the Government of Israel to convey Canada's concerns about the situation. The rights of asylum seekers and refugees are laid out in the Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees, of which Israel is a signatory, said Adam Austen, spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

family reunification: More than a decade later, his children are still waiting, according to Metro News. Magpantay gets worried when he hears the White House is aiming to limit the relatives that can sponsor, a profound change to a fundamental piece of the American immigration system. By the time a visa was available, it was 2005, and his children could not come with him because they were now adults. It is really frustrating and it is very dreadful for me, because after a long wait, if this will be passed, what will happen for them said Magpantay, a 68-year-old mechanical engineer in the Southern California city of Murrieta. For the past 50-plus years, family reunification has been central to U.S. immigration law. I won't be able to bring them forever. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

movie theatre: The dispute illustrates Romania's divided views about homosexuality, which remains a difficult topic in the eastern European Union member where more than 85 per cent of its people belong to Christian Orthodox churches, according to Metro News. Homosexuality was only decriminalized when Romania prepared to join the EU in 2002. In response, a new screening of the Cannes award-winning movie 120 Beats Per Minute is going to be held Tuesday in Bucharest. Protesters calling themselves Christian Orthodox burst into a movie theatre on Feb. 4 during the French AIDS drama 120 Beats Per Minute by French director Robin Campillo. There's a conflict between conservatives and liberals in Romania, Cristian Parvulescu, dean of the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration, told The Associated Press. Days later, protesters disrupted another movie featuring a relationship with a Romanian man and an ex-convict from the nation's oppressed Roma, or Gypsy, minority titled Soldiers A Story from Ferentari. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dan carlson: Bad timing, said Carlson, according to National Observer. But he said Nunavut's plans to regulate distribution and consumption of cannabis are emerging and are likely to look a little different than anywhere else in the country. We do feel behind in our preparation, said Dan Carlson, Nunavut's deputy minister of finance. ; The territory had an election in the fall and, because of its consensus-style government, little could be done until new members met and laid out an agenda for the new legislature session a meeting that doesn't begin until Monday. Don't look for pot stores in Iqaluit any time soon, he said. We think that's the smart move for Nunavut. We are only proposing to offer online sales. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

half hours: For the map and additional details, such as TV coverage, go to events Post-Parade Lion Dances As a Chinese New Year tradition to promote good fortune for the year, some lions will be visiting the shops and businesses in Chinatown, according to Vancouver Courier. The lions will perform a celebratory dance at each participating shop to bring good luck and prosperity from approximately 2 pm to 4 pm. To accommodate the longer route and the larger team entries, the parade will start an hour earlier at 11am, and will take about two and a half hours to complete. Free. The Fair will be located at the Sun Yat-Sen Plaza 50 East Pender featuring multicultural performances, special lion dance grand finale, martial arts demonstration and more. Chinatown Spring Festival Cultural Fair By popular demand, the Cultural Fair will be held on both February 16th and 17th. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mcmurray: You're going to get out there and do this, she said, according to CBC. Don't be afraid. Standing inside the bustling concourse of Mac Donald Island, she offers words of encouragement and an elder's wisdom to the athletes and chaperones rushing to the competition. Go out there and just play your hardest. She hails from the Piikanii Blackfoot Confederacy in southern Alberta, but has made Fort McMurray her home for decades. Hosting Alberta Winter Games a sign Fort McMurray is back, mayor says Fort McMurray ready to welcome nearly 2,000 athletes for Alberta Winter Games Deranger who prefers to go by her traditional name Issapakii, which means Crow Woman in her language is a respected elder in the community. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

community centre: Any work is OK for me, said Sumaya Mohammed Jidaa, a 39-year-old widow and mother of six inquiring about a sewing job, according to Metro News. Just give us money to take care of our children. Dozens of refugees crowded around long tables in a community centre in the Azraq camp to register with potential employers for jobs in factories and on farms. Under the so-called Jordan Compact, a deal struck with donor countries in 2016, the kingdom promised to provide 200,000 work permits for Syrians over three years, in exchange for several billion dollars in development assistance and reduced tariff barriers on Jordanian exports to Europe. About 90,000 Syrians have obtained work permits so far, and only two factories are exporting goods to Europe under the new rules, officials said. Implementation has been slow because of Jordan's economic downturn, high unemployment and the slow pace of regulatory change. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

consensus-style government: The territory had an election in the fall and, because of its consensus-style government, little could be done until new members met and laid out an agenda for the new legislature session a meeting that doesn't begin until Monday, according to The Chronicle Herald. Bad timing, said Carlson. We do feel behind in our preparation, said Dan Carlson, Nunavut's deputy minister of finance. But he said Nunavut's plans to regulate distribution and consumption of cannabis are emerging and are likely to look a little different than anywhere else in the country. We are only proposing to offer online sales. Don't look for pot stores in Iqaluit any time soon, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

i love: I've wanted for a long time to see snow so I adore it, according to CBC. But it's very cold. I love it, he said. Less than a year after his arrival, the 18-year-old from Burundi is donning a tuque and scarf as he excitedly prepares for another first. The journey brings together a mix of young immigrants and refugees for a five-day trip. Ingabire is embarking on a 250-kilometre bike ride from Montreal to Quebec City during his first winter in the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police forces: The second day of celebrations continued with a parade of military and police forces and a state reception, according to CTV. In Feb. 17, 2008, Kosovo's Parliament unilaterally declared independence from Serbia nine years after NATO conducted a 78-day airstrike campaign against Serbia to stop a bloody crackdown against ethnic Albanians. Speaker Kadri Veseli pledged that the second decade of independence would be focused on the economic well-being of Kosovo's citizens. Kosovo, one of poorest countries in Europe, has taken a first step to European Union membership by signing a Stabilization and Association Agreement. Kosovo is recognized by 117 countries, including the U.S. and most Western powers but Serbia still sees Kosovo as part of its own territory and has the support of Russia and China. But the country faces serious challenges besides its relations with Serbia, including establishing the rule of law and fighting high unemployment, corruption and organized crime. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

portugese synagogue: And despite its paltry beginnings, to its patrons, the Shearith Israel Spanish and Portugese Synagogue represented the birth of the Jewish community in Montreal, according to CTV. In the beginning, it was a Portuguese synagogue, explained synagogue president Edmond Elbaz. James Street in Montreal's Old Port, where the courthouse now stands. The Rabbi was of Portuguese descent, and then you had the Spanish people that came, and they formed jointly the Spanish and Portuguese synagogue. And in 1947, another relocation to St. They soon outgrew the original building, so in 1832, the synagogue moved a few blocks away to Chenneville Street. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

power charges: Saakashvili, who was Georgia's president during 2004-2013, later became governor of Ukraine's Odesa region, according to Metro News. He resigned in a dispute with Poroshenko and was stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship last year. The protest included a nationalist faction, and some of its members broke windows at two Russian-owned banks and a Russian overseas agency after the march. He also lost his Georgian citizenship and is wanted in Georgia to face abuse of power charges. On Monday, he was detained at a Kyiv restaurant and deported to Poland. Saakashvili was abroad when he lost Ukrainian citizenship, but forced his way back into the country in September. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

radunske: Still proud of where he's from and where he learned the game on the other side of the world, Radunske suited up in a tournament against Canada in December, according to CTV. But looking across and seeing a Maple Leaf on the opposing team's jerseys -- at the Olympics, no less -- was still strange. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., has played professional hockey in South Korea since 2009 and became a naturalized citizen in his adopted country in 2013. In warmups it takes your breath away a little bit and you realize what you're doing, Radunske said. Radunske and his teammates were far from embarrassed against the Canadians -- a group with more than 5,500 games of NHL experience -- falling 4-0 on a night where the Olympic hosts hung tough despite getting outshot 49-19. You've got to focus pretty quickly once the puck drops if you don't want to get embarrassed out there. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian family: Bill Fraser thought he would eventually recover from ill health and return to Baddeck, according to CBC. But he died last month. He said to me, 'Lorna, what do you think of this family of Syrian refugees Could that be a nice use of my home ' recalled his sister, Lorna Fraser. Now, his sister has arranged to lease his house and has donated most of its furnishings to a Syrian family of six who will arrive in the Cape Breton village later this spring. Submitted by Syria to Baddeck Committee Out of sadness comes good things, sometimes, said Jennifer Mac Donald, a member of the Syria to Baddeck steering committee. The Esmaeels will soon arrive in Baddeck, N.S., from Jordan. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

multicultural society: Exhibits, Lion Dancing, lantern show, folk art, food and more. 5-9 pm. 10- 20, according to NOW Magazine. The celebration provides an opportunity for Canadians of Chinese heritage to showcase the wonderful contributions in the communities, and add their cultural traditions to our multicultural society in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian officials: They accuse Canadian officials of intentionally or recklessly disregarding his mental illness when processing his removal from Canada, claims the government denies, according to Toronto Star. In their multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit now before the Federal Court, the family alleges Deng's suicide was the result of stress caused by the proceedings and the negligence of officials at an Immigration and Refugee Board tribunal and the Canada Border Services Agency. For a dozen years, Shiming Deng's elderly parents in Beijing have been trying to piece together what happened to the new immigrant prior to his death. Like the Chinese saying goes, our heaven has collapsed. He was our only child. It's been hell since Shiming's death, his father, Qianhui Deng, told the Star. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

boy: Anne's Road and Varennes Avenue Tuesday, according to CTV. The boy was crossing around 8 20 a.m., just meters from his school, cole Varennes. Family say 8-year-old Surafiel Musse Tesfamariam was fatally hit by a vehicle at a crosswalk at St. He was in grade three. Loved to live. He's always happy. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

evening concert: The main ceremony is taking place on Sunday, when President Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli are due back from the Munich Security Conference, according to The Chronicle Herald. A special panel on Kosovo is scheduled to be held at the Munich conference. British singer Rita Ora, who was born in Kosovo before her family left the country, headlines an open-air evening concert in Pristina. Kosovo is recognized by 117 countries, including the U.S. and most Western powers, and has joined about 200 international organizations. In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said Kosovo's independence remains fragile and won't be concluded without an agreement with Serbia. Serbia, which for centuries has considered Kosovo the cradle of its civilization, still sees it as part of its own territory and has the support of Russia and China. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hope things: Romney took issue, though, with language that's come out of Washington generally that can make minorities and immigrants feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.GUN CONTROLSpeaking days after 17 people died at a Florida high school shooting, Romney insisted it was an appropriate time to talk about what can be done to protect students, according to Metro News. I don't think we can just wait and hope things like this are going to stop of their own accord, he said. Some highlights of the phone interview with Romney IMMIGRATIONRomney said he agrees with President Donald Trump on the need for border security, including penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants and stopping chain migration, a term critics use to describe family-based immigration. Still, he said he wouldn't support any federal gun proposals he knows about because none would prevent school shootings, with the possible exception of an enhanced background-check proposal by Sen. While he said most gun control should come from states, Romney said he would support regulations on bump stocks, a rapid-fire device used in the Las Vegas mass shooting.RUSSIARomney was asked about Trump's claims Friday that he was vindicated by the U.S. special counsel filing charges against 13 Russians of disrupting the 2016 election. Orrin Hatch. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

i love: I've wanted for a long time to see snow so I adore it, according to CBC. But it's very cold. I love it, he said. Less than a year after his arrival, the 18-year-old from Burundi is donning a tuque and scarf as he excitedly prepares for another first. The journey brings together a mix of young immigrants and refugees for a five-day trip. Ingabire is embarking on a 250-kilometre bike ride from Montreal to Quebec City during his first winter in the province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

party: Even if you don't seem to know your own mind, according to Toronto Star. Or when to call it quits without attempting a quick comeback. Now we know you only too well. The man most Ontarians had never heard of is now the most notorious politician in the province, a teetotaller accused of sexual misconduct among drunken teenagers. Today, Brown is back. In the aftermath, he resigned as Progressive Conservative party leader and renounced his claim to the premiership. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trade missions: That is 3.6 per cent of the population, according to National Observer. India is also Canada's second largest source of immigrants, approximately 40,000 in 2016. ; In fairness to Trudeau, he is not the first Canadian politician to be tempted by the lure of Indo-Canadian votes. More than a million Canadians are of Indian heritage. Previous and current prime ministers, provincial premiers and political party leaders have beaten the path to India for the same reason, often under the guise of trade missions. Trudeau's predecessor, Stephen Harper, tried and failed to negotiate a Canada-India free trade agreement. However, Canada-India trade of 7 billion is miniscule - worth only one week of Canada's trade with the United States. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

androgynous models: They make eye-catching additions to the perfectly honed or androgynous models that typically feature at fashion's annual showcase in London, according to CTV. It's celebrating diversity really and it's bringing a bit more light to fashion instead of just using the bog-standard models, agency owner Marc French told AFP. He describes it as a character model agency -- from fat, thin, to large to small you name it, we've got it . He cited the example of French actor Gerard Depardieu. Fashion Week opens in the British capital Friday, and among the legions of models strutting down the catwalk, several will come from Ugly. I mean look at him he's so full of character and charisma. Imperfection is beauty' Founded a half century ago, Ugly occupies trendy open-plan space in west London featuring a baroque sofa, brushed aluminium computers and walls studded with photos of models. He becomes sexy because he's so cool and he's so different. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.