surprise: Yet, he also threw down the gauntlet for those who will continue to serve in Parliament and all Canadians by emphasizing the need to continue defending the values and principles that define this country, according to Vancouver Courier. We have a lot more in common than anything that divides, Mulcair told the House of Commons, to which he was first elected in 2007 after scoring a surprise byelection victory in the traditionally Liberal riding of Outremont. More than a decade after his surprise election in a Montreal riding, which paved the way for the orange wave that swept through Quebec in 2011, the former NDP leader delivered his final address before leaving federal politics later this summer.article continues below Trending Stories Gang activity on the rise in Vancouver Mason bees build mud walls in their nests Cancer a factor in Raymond Louie's decision not to seek re-election Vancouver police investigating third case of virtual kidnapping Much of Mulcair's speech was spent thanking his family, particularly wife Catherine, as well as employees on Parliament Hill, while reflecting on the unlikely, hopeful, slightly mad political adventure that was his career in the federal arena. While we can and should celebrate and cherish our democracy, our liberties, our rights and our institutions, we're all keenly aware that no one can take anything for granted in today's world. Mulcair also underscored the importance of relations with the country's Indigenous People, saying all Canadians have a lot to learn from those who were here first, in particular our obligation to leave things better for generations to come. Democracy needs champions and Canada should be one of those champions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

african country: They contend construction of the mine flouted international legal provisions against forced labour, slavery and torture accusations that have not been tested in court, according to Vancouver Courier. Nevsun denies that the company or a subsidiary enlisted the Eritrean military to build the mine or supply labour, and says the refugees behind the court action were not mistreated.B.C. courts have dismissed Nevsun's attempts to make Eritrea the forum for any proceedings. The high court has agreed to hear an appeal by B.C.-based Nevsun Resources NSU which argues the East African country would be the more appropriate forum.article continues below Trending Stories Gang activity on the rise in Vancouver Mason bees build mud walls in their nests Cancer a factor in Raymond Louie's decision not to seek re-election Heavily armed police presence at Vancouver's Italian Day triggers public debate Refugees from Eritrea allege they were forced to work at a gold mine controlled by subsidiaries of Nevsun and Eritrean state companies. An appeal court upheld a judge's ruling that there was a real risk of corruption and unfairness in the Eritrean legal system, while acknowledging the considerable practical difficulties of hearing the claims in British Columbia. Read Related Topics var related Url var related Link Class relatedlink-processed ; if related Url && ! -1 var related UrlFrags related Url.split '/' ; related Url './' -1 ; related Link Class ul var related Url var related Link Class relatedlink-processed ; if related Url && ! -1 var related UrlFrags related Url.split '/' ; related Url './' -1 ; related Link Class ul var related Url var related Link Class relatedlink-processed ; if related Url && ! -1 var related UrlFrags related Url.split '/' ; related Url './' -1 ; related Link Class ul var related Url var related Link Class relatedlink-processed ; if related Url && ! -1 var related UrlFrags related Url.split '/' ; related Url './' -1 ; related Link Class ul 2018 Vancouver Courier (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian collection: The exhibition draws from the TMC's rich Canadian collection of historic artifacts, and features the work of contemporary artists as well as loans from private and public collections, according to NOW Magazine. Features artwork by Vanessa Dion Fletcher, Brenda Lee, Meghann O'Brien, Amanda Rataj, Ovilu Tunnillie. Works include hooked rugs, blankets, quilts, beadwork, basketry and other iconic objects. Curator Roxane Shaughnessy. June 27, 2018 to March 31, 2019; opening reception 6-7 30 pm June 27. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ndp operatives: For those of us living in the bubble known as downtown Toronto, last Thursday's majority win for Ford's PCs was a shock to values we thought we shared with other Ontarians, according to NOW Magazine. Welcome to the new normal in politics. Fordian slip welcome to the new normal in politics So Doug Ford it is. A lot of effort was expended by NDP operatives and a few Liberals, too teasing out PC leader Doug Ford's not-so-well known connections to social conservatives and other questionable characters who occupy the fringes of the PC party. It didn't work. Members of the media were sent emails throughout the campaign encouraging them to follow stories highlighting everything from Ford's remarks about his Jewish doctor, lawyer and dentist, to his alleged support for teaching creationism in schools. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wayne millard: She also criticized President Donald Trump, without naming him, during an acceptance speech for Foreign Policy magazine's diplomat of the year award, according to Vancouver Courier. RECONSTRUCTION COP TO TESTIFY AT MILLARD TRIALA Toronto police crime scene reconstruction expert is expected to testify at the murder trial of a twice-convicted murderer accused of killing his father, whose death was initially ruled a suicide. Freeland met yesterday with members of the influential US Senate foreign relations committee, where she received some support for the Canadian government's position on the tariffs. Dellen Millard, 32, of Toronto, has pleaded not guilty to killing his 71-year-old father, Wayne Millard, on Nov. 29, 2012. POILIEVREConservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre says he plans to make life really uncomfortable for the governing Liberals until they finally give in and produce their analysis on how much a carbon price of 50 a tonne is going to cost the average Canadian family. The trial has heard that Millard bought the handgun found beside his father's body from a weapons dealer months earlier, and court documents show his DNA was found on the handle of the gun. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

energy sector: As the price of oil fell below 40 a barrel in 2015, it became increasingly to difficult to find a job not just in the once-booming oilpatch, but even outside the energy sector in Edmonton and Calgary, according to Toronto Star. Christian Karasira immigrated from Rwanda to Edmonton and found a job with Alberta Health Services. Armed with a degree in public policy, Azimi moved to Edmonton from Iran following in the footsteps of her sister, who settled here a decade ago. He praised the province's welcoming work culture. That was very difficult, she said, recalling her first few months in Edmonton. Kevin Tuong / For Star Metro Determined to stay in Alberta, Azimi doubled down on her efforts to find work. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deputy machar: Machar fled South Sudan after new fighting erupted in the capital, Juba, in July 2016, ending a brief attempt at peace in which Machar had returned to his role as Kiir's deputy, according to CTV. Machar, who later was put under house arrest in South Africa, hasn't met with Kiir since then. An opposition statement on Wednesday welcomed the invitation by Ethiopia's prime minister for Riek Machar to meet with President Salva Kiir on June 20 and called it a prudent and timely decision. While South Sudan's government hasn't said whether the president will attend next week's proposed meeting, spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny called the invitation significant and told The Associated Press that anything that brings peace in South Sudan is wanted. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development last month called for a meeting of Kiir and Machar ahead of an African Union summit on July 1 in Mauritania, saying it would inform a final decision on Machar's participation in the South Sudan peace process. The meeting would be mediated by the East African regional bloc that has led several rounds of failed peace talks. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration law: As originally proposed, it would have automatically classified all DUI offences as serious criminality, according to Toronto Star. That designation, under immigration law, would have resulted in the loss of permanent residence status even for a first-time offender who caused no bodily harm. Bill C-46 intends to raise the maximum penalty for impaired driving in Canada from five to 10 years. Canada's Senate has decided that the serious criminality designation for impaired driving should not apply to permanent residents and foreign nationals sentenced to less than six months in jail. Toronto Star file photo The Senate decided that the serious criminality designation for impaired driving should not apply to permanent residents and foreign nationals sentenced to less than six months in jail. The amendment to the Impaired Driving Act spares permanent residents sentenced to less than six months from being deported. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

material: Jaime tells Naomi she has something to show her, according to The Chronicle Herald. The next day, Naomi goes home and tells her mother that she saw a man and a woman having sex on the computer. A babysitter is there but she is on her phone, distracted. Naomi was not expecting to see this explicit material and is now very distressed about what she saw. It is not uncommon for youth to accidentally stumble across, or be exposed intentionally or unintentionally by their peers, to sexually explicit images or videos online. Her mother is devastated. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

monday february: Three-year-old Simboo runs into the arms of her mother, Jelele Etefa, as they pose for a group photo following a Canadian citizenship ceremony at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Monday February 20, 2017, according to Toronto Star. A Halifax researcher will speak about the ways Nova Scotia can increase its immigration retention at SMU on Thursday. Ather Akbari, chair of the Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging and Diversity, said Nova Scotia's 75 per cent retention rate can be improved by providing greater economic opportunity. The Canadian Press The retention of immigrants depend on many factors, including what reception they get in the community, lifestyle, presence of similar communities, immigrant communities and also availability of jobs, Akbari said in an interview. Akbari will be presenting some of his findings Thursday as part of the International Conference in Intercultural Studies taking place at Saint Mary's until Saturday. So whatever focus groups I have done, I found that all these are important issues, but if people were given a choice to live either in Nova Scotia to go to another province, if they have a job offer, then they would prefer to stay in Nova Scotia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

news conference: Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Shane Folden said at a news conference that the immigrants were from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Brazil, according to The Chronicle Herald. All have been detained, with five receiving hospital treatment for minor injuries incurred while trying to flee the truck and agents. Officials said Wednesday the federal charges were filed against 36-year-old Gerardo Javier Carreon kah-reh-YOHN' of Laredo, Texas. The truck filled with men, women and children was discovered in San Antonio about 8 30 p.m. City fire chief Charles Hood says the truck was air-conditioned and water was provided inside the trailer for the immigrants. Tuesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebec city: The long-term consequences will be more tension between Ottawa and Quebec City, and better fortunes for the Conservative Party, according to The Chronicle Herald. This wasn't a deliberate attack. The short-term consequences will be more chaos at the border and in the policy units of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canadian Border Services Agency. Canada is just collateral damage in the U.S. war on immigration. No asylum for domestic abuse victims Specifically, he overturned an immigration appeals court ruling that granted asylum to a woman who suffered domestic abuse and who could not get protection from authorities in her own country of El Salvador. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced June 11 that victims of domestic violence will no longer be able to claim asylum in the U.S. even if authorities in their home country are unable or unwilling to protect them. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebecers favour: The poll shows 32 percent of Quebecers favour the CAQ, 23 percent support the Liberal party, 16 percent prefer the Parti Quebecois, and eight percent like Quebec Solidaire, according to CTV. Seven percent support parties that do not have a seat in the National Assembly, and a further 15 percent are considered undecided. A large poll of Quebecers shows that citizens are throwing their support behind the Coalition Avenir Quebec, which is poised to assume control of the government. Leger redistributed the uncertain voters for its calculations, and determined that 37% would vote for the CAQ, 28 % for the Liberals, 19% for the PQ, and 9% for Quebec Solidaire. People are fed up of the Liberal party. The study also found that 31 per cent of participants view Legault as the best choice for premier, nearly double the amount of support for incumbent Philippe Couillard. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rate schedule: After 67 months the defendant Xia would now owe about 1.2 million, according to Vancouver Courier. In breach of the Agreement with the hospital's rate schedule the defendant has not paid the Amount Owing nor any portion thereof, notes the claim, filed on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health by lawyer David Georgetti of Vertlieb and Co. Yan Xia has been served a notice of civil claim after not paying her 312,595 bill from October 2012, after Richmond Hospital staff helped her with maternity care and her newborn child with neonatal care following complications in the spring of 2012.article continues below Trending Stories Marpole The neighbourhood at a glance Gangs of Vancouver Cancer a factor in Raymond Louie's decision not to seek re-election Vancouver expands bike share programrelated'Abusive and exploitative' birth tourism targeted by Richmond residents Feature Richmond Hospital becomes passport mill The claim filed in April at B.C. Supreme Court notes the bill accrues monthly interest of two per cent, if left unpaid. It is unclear where Xia is at the moment. The city is also home to a number of birth houses. Richmond Hospital is home to a booming birth tourism industry that while technically legal, operates in a grey zone and is seen by many as an affront to the immigration system and exploitative of Canada's healthcare system. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump-like way: Republican Corey Stewart beat state lawmaker Nick Freitas and Chesapeake minister E.W. Jackson, according to Vancouver Courier. Stewart - who favours keeping Confederate monuments - had long been on the fringe of the state's GOP; now the win makes him the standard-bearer of a deeply divided party that hasn't won a statewide race in nearly a decade.article continues below Trending Stories Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Stewart said he plans to campaign in a Trump-like way that appeals to blue collar voters across the political spectrum. A conservative provocateur and supporter of President Donald Trump won Virginia's Republican primary Tuesday in the U.S. Senate race, and he has promised to run a vicious campaign against incumbent Tim Kaine. He's also pledged to run a ruthless and vicious campaign against Kaine. The crowd chanted Lock her up and Build the wall, a throwback to popular chants at Trump's campaign rallies.A one-time state chairman of President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Stewart nearly won the 2017 Republican nomination for governor, despite being heavily outspent. We're going to have a lot of fun between now and November, folks, Stewart told a raucous crowd at his victory party Tuesday evening. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

www: June 20 from 4-8 pm, according to NOW Magazine. Free. There will be music, food, tours, games for kids and opportunities to learn more about refugees. For more info, visit www.facebook/crwcTO (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

border security: Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., planned to meet with centrist and conservative GOP leaders in hopes of defusing an election-year civil war that leaders worry will alienate right-leaning voters, according to CTV. For weeks, the two factions have hunted ways to provide a route to citizenship for immigrants brought illegally as children to the U.S. and bolster border security, but have failed to find middle ground. Aides said any deal would likely include provisions changing how immigrant children are separated from their families at the border. Moderates led by Reps. They are three names short but have said they have enough supporters to succeed. Carlos Curbelo of Florida and California's Jeff Denham have said that without an agreement, they would on Tuesday get the 218 signatures -- a House majority -- needed on a petition that would trigger votes later this month on four immigration bills. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

engineering solutions: To make things worse, a checkup on his medical condition proves that it's still a death sentence; he will be lucky to survive six months, according to The Chronicle Herald. So when former co-worker Manuel Garza asks for help to get answers from the elusive CEO of the now defunct company, Crew agrees. Effective Engineering Solutions has closed shop and fired everyone, including Crew. They are both denied an opportunity to talk to Eli Glinn, but while cleaning out the remainder of their stuff from their desks, they discover a computer that has completed a job it was assigned years ago to decipher strange writings on a stone tablet. What they will uncover is both treacherous and surprising, and one person's treasure is another person's nightmare. The data indicates a possible treasure in the middle of a dangerous section of southwest Egypt, so they decide to abscond with the information and claim the potential rewards for themselves. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

gang violence: The mere fact that a country may have problems effectively policing certain crimes such as domestic violence or gang violence or that certain populations are more likely to be victims of crime, cannot itself establish an asylum claim, according to The Chronicle Herald. The widely expected move overruled a Board of Immigration Appeals decision in 2016 that gave asylum status to a woman from El Salvador who fled her husband. Generally, claims by aliens pertaining to domestic violence or gang violence perpetrated by non-government actors will not qualify for asylum, Sessions wrote in 31-page decision. Sessions reopened the case for his review in March as the administration stepped up criticism of asylum practices. The other categories are for race, religion, nationality and political affiliation. Sessions took aim at one of five categories to qualify for asylum - persecution for membership in a social group - calling it inherently ambiguous. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

issues fielding: Owner Jim Rooney pulled the plug after a 1-15 start, citing declining attendance and sponsorship levels as well as issues fielding a competitive team, according to CTV. Sporting goods business owner Shawn Fuller stepped in to bring the Royals back into the Intercounty Baseball League for 2018. The team hadn't even finished out the 2017 season. Several players were also lured away from other IBL teams, including reigning league MVP Sean Reilly. Four pitchers from the baseball-crazy country were recruited to spend the summer in Guelph. To round out their pitching staff, the Royals looked much further afield, to the Dominican Republic. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kevin tuong: Marni Panas is the senior adviser of diversity and inclusion at Alberta Health Services, according to Toronto Star. She helped organize AHS's first Pride festival. Alberta Health Services hosted its first Pride festival at the Royal Alexandra Hospital on Monday, which included speeches and panel discussions on creating safe and inclusive environments for gender minority communities. Kevin Tuong / For Star Metro Edmonton Officials also announced they were developing a new provincial advisory council. AHS is truly committed to partnering with the gender minority community because we want to make sure that our colleagues, our patients and our families feel safe, welcome and included, she said. Deb Gordon, vice-president and chief health operations officer for AHS, said the council will advise the organization on health services for all sexual and gender minority people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rohingya refugees: The United Nations has celebrated it as a major first step that would help secure the future of the Rohingya in Burma, according to Toronto Star. Rohingya people wait in line for supplies at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Sept. 21, 2017. The Burmese government promoted the agreement as proof that it is doing right by the Rohingya, a persecuted minority that is denied citizenship rights and freedom of movement in Burma. Some 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled their homes for neighbouring Bangladesh after a brutal military campaign last year. The three parties that signed the memorandum of understanding the UN refugee agency, or UNHCR; the UN Development Program; and the Burmese government have declined to make the text of the agreement available to those who have asked to see it, including journalists, other UN officials and UN donor countries such as the United States.NGOs, including Refugees International, have urged that the text be made public and warned in a statement that conditions for Rohingya in Burma remain appalling, referring to Burma by its official name. Ismail Ferdous / Bloomberg file photo But no outside observers are able to verify the claims The agreement has been kept unusually secret. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

season friday: As the show enters its second season Friday on Netflix, Porowski notes it's kind of impossible to show the complexities of his cooking in just the couple of minutes devoted to food tips on each episode, according to CTV. At first I was actually a little peeved, because I was like, 'If you only knew that every episode I actually cook three different dishes, three different components for these people, ' Porowski said in a recent phone interview. The show's resident food and wine expert has been criticized in the media for the simple dishes he taught their makeover subjects in season 1 -- from chili and fancy grilled cheese, to gourmet hot dogs and the guacamole he made for Tom Jackson, a beloved bachelor featured on the show. Tom Jackson, I made a salsa that had no nightshades in it because he has lupus -- and all you guys see is the guacamole. It's about showing up for this person and doing what fits their needs and their lifestyle, Porowski said. But he now realizes that ultimately, it's not about showing off his skill set. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

asylum claim: The mere fact that a country may have problems effectively policing certain crimes such as domestic violence or gang violence or that certain populations are more likely to be victims of crime, cannot itself establish an asylum claim. article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver authors dumbfounded by kids' questionsCTV Vancouver parts ways with Tamara Taggart and Mike Killeen So you want to set up a pot shop The widely expected move overruled a Board of Immigration Appeals decision in 2016 that gave asylum status to a woman from El Salvador who fled her husband, according to Vancouver Courier. Sessions reopened the case for his review in March as the administration stepped up criticism of asylum practices. Generally, claims by aliens pertaining to domestic violence or gang violence perpetrated by non-government actors will not qualify for asylum, Sessions wrote in 31-page decision. Sessions took aim at one of five categories to qualify for asylum - persecution for membership in a social group - calling it inherently ambiguous. Domestic violence is a particularly difficult crime to prevent and prosecute, even in the United States, Sessions wrote, but its prevalence in El Salvador doesn't mean that its government was unwilling or unable to protect victims any less so than the United States. The other categories are for race, religion, nationality and political affiliation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

years: Ivy league schools and high-profile institutions across the world have been trying to recruit him for years, according to National Observer. But he loves Canada and wants to build a life here. ; That's why he says it has been heartbreaking to have found himself in limbo awaiting approval for permanent residency. He has since achieved many educational accolades, including winning a prestigious Vanier scholarship. He's been waiting over a year for his application to be processed with no end in sight. I feel very discriminated, I feel very singled out, Sojahrood said, fighting back emotion. And it's all because he is from Iran. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fellow americans: Thanks Canada for Putting up with your crazy southern neighbors, wrote U.S. user named Meara Larine early Monday, according to CTV. The trending hashtags seem to have been started by Los Angeles-based writer David Wild. In an extensive tirade, Trump pulled out of the G7 Communique agreement and criticized Trudeau for a closing press conference in which he said he would impose retaliatory measures in response to steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the U.S. The new tweets, which use the hashtags Thank Canada and Thanks Canada, mention a wide range of Canadian entertainment talent, while others simply acknowledge Canadian kindness. My Fellow Americans, he wrote in a tweet Sunday, let's all Thank Canada for things we love they've brought to our lives. Earlier on Sunday the writer tweeted a different hashtag Blame Canada, referencing a popular song from the 1999 South Park animated musical. He cited Canadian musical and comedy icons, including SCTV, The Kids in the Hall, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, among others. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.