cbc notes: The agency said an altercation ensued on the aircraft before takeoff, according to Rabble. Then, Alo went into medical distress and later died in hospital. Global News reports, On August 7, two Canada Border Services Agency officers attempted to deport Bolanle Alo from Canada. Alo had lived in Canada for twelve years, was married, had two adults sons, worked as a taxi driver and had no criminal record. It is not known what exactly happened during the altercation on the KLM flight. CBC notes, Alo told Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada officials at a detention hearing in July that one of his brothers had been killed in Nigeria and that he still had bullets in his body from his time in the country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

court proceeding: Patrick Rocco, 57, pleaded guilty to two counts of passing forged documents, according to Toronto Star. Topping the list is why Rocco, who had a good career, no criminal record and a history of community service, broke the law to qualify his kids for dual citizenship. Patrick Rocco's case, which the judge called puzzling, leaves loose ends that Thursday's court proceeding failed to answer. Also mysterious is the 15,926 restitution he paid to his former employer, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board HWDSB related to an allegation that he used a board credit card to buy 3,000 worth of hockey equipment for personal use. Article Continued Below Yet more than five times that amount was paid by his client to the board. That charge was dropped Thursday and Rocco's lawyer said his client makes no admissions in relation to the charge. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration programs: It was commissioned, with a price tag of 245,000, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as part of ongoing research to gain a better understanding of the attitudes of Canadians toward immigrants and the federal government's immigration programs, according to CTV. Most participants said they believe immigration has a positive effect on Canada, on the country's economic prospects and on shaping Canada's cultural mosaic, the study found. The study, conducted in March by the polling firm Ipsos, solicited the opinions of newcomers, established immigrants living in Canada and the general public through a series of focus groups, as well as surveys conducted via telephone and online. Some respondents, however, expressed doubt about the fairness of the system, considering the influx of people who have been entering Canada at unofficial border crossings since 2017 in order to apply for asylum. Few had heard of the Safe Third Country Agreement -- a treaty between Canada and the U.S. that blocks visitors from seeking refugee protection at an official port of entry. A perception exists that so-called irregular migrants are exploiting the system to get express entry into Canada and that security procedures are being compromised as a result, the survey found. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sailing community: This influx of new blood has been added to the cadre of old salts who return race after race, according to The Chronicle Herald. This year we're seeing a lot of new boats joining the regatta a sign that Chester Race Week is reaching even more people in the sailing community across the region, the country and internationally, said Pat Nelder, chair of on-water activities. But one difference between this year's Chester Race Week and other renditions is that there are a lot of new faces on the water out of a total of 121 registered boats, there are 25 new skippers. And these newcomers, who make up roughly 20 per cent of skippers, have learned some lessons over the last few days. There's a lot of rules for this race that might not be apparent to someone who's coming from different styles of regattas, Rosborough said, adding that he and his friends made sailing at Chester a goal earlier this year. This is Anthony Rosborough's first year skippering his boat Nesbitt at Chester and he said it's been a challenge. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ontario government: Topliffe spent 36 years as a Windsor firefighter and retired as a district chief in 2002, according to CTV. He's being remembered by colleagues as a strong advocate for improving firefighter's equipment and helping the Ontario government enact legislation to provide coverage for those battling firefighter related cancers, not knowing he would ultimately succumb to one of those cancers. Charles Douglas Topliffe, fondly remembered as Topper passed away on Monday after a battle with brain cancer with his family by his side He was 74 years old. Fire Chief Steve Laforet worked closely with Topliffe, and remembers him as a dedicated soul who always thought of others. No one didn't look forward working with Doug, everyone looked forward to it and that brought crews closer together in my opinion and it made the team even better when you have that. He enjoyed working in the station and people enjoyed being around him, says Laforet. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

month: My Generation is about swinging Britain in the 1960s, according to Vancouver Observer. Michael Caine narrates and iconic stars appear. It's still a month and a half away but cardholders get a preview today Friday with a free screening of one of its films. Also today, card holders can get first crack at buying this year's passes, and at a 25% discount. Coming close. Regular sales start next Thursday online and in a month in person . The program will be online Sept 6. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

taliban checkpoint: The four rockers that make up the band, known as Arikayn, are Afghan refugees, and their struggles mirror those of millions of other Afghans who have fled to Iran during decades of war, according to The Chronicle Herald. They once had to sneak through a Taliban checkpoint to pay a gig in their home country, and they face discrimination in Iran, but they say that hasn't stopped them from playing the music they love. A drummer strikes his snare four times and Hakim Ebrahimi opens with the first dreamy notes of Afghanistan, the sound of their Metallica-inspired rock ballad filling the air. This is very hard for all of us, but when we play a song, we become the person that we want to be, bassist Mohammad Rezai said. More than 3 million Afghans, including over 1 million who entered without legal permission, live in the Islamic Republic, according to United Nations estimates. Iran is home to one of the world's largest and most-protracted refugee crises. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

iran: This is very hard for all of us, but when we play a song, we become the person that we want to be, bassist Mohammad Rezai said, according to Vancouver Courier. Iran is home to one of the world's largest and most-protracted refugee crises. The four rockers that make up the band, known as Arikayn, are Afghan refugees, and their struggles mirror those of millions of other Afghans who have fled to Iran during decades of war.article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Amanda Tapping on coping with miscarriage Downtown Eastside crack kits working, says health chief Playland increases hours for summertime fun in Vancouver They once had to sneak through a Taliban checkpoint to pay a gig in their home country, and they face discrimination in Iran, but they say that hasn't stopped them from playing the music they love. More than 3 million Afghans, including over 1 million who entered without legal permission, live in the Islamic Republic, according to United Nations estimates. The occupation ended in 1989, giving way to years of civil war and ultimately a Taliban-controlled government. Afghan refugees began arriving in Iran in 1978, following their country's Communist military coup and the subsequent Soviet occupation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

security procedures: Most participants said they believe immigration has a positive effect on Canada, on the country's economic prospects and on shaping Canada's cultural mosaic, the study found, according to Vancouver Courier. Some respondents, however, expressed doubt about the fairness of the system, considering the influx of people who have been entering Canada at unofficial border crossings since 2017 in order to apply for asylum.A perception exists that so-called irregular migrants are exploiting the system to get express entry into Canada and that security procedures are being compromised as a result, the survey found. The study, conducted in March by the polling firm Ipsos, solicited the opinions of newcomers, established immigrants living in Canada and the general public through a series of focus groups, as well as surveys conducted via telephone and online.article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Amanda Tapping on coping with miscarriage Downtown Eastside crack kits working, says health chief Playland increases hours for summertime fun in Vancouver It was commissioned, with a price tag of 245,000, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as part of ongoing research to gain a better understanding of the attitudes of Canadians toward immigrants and the federal government's immigration programs. Few had heard of the Safe Third Country Agreement a treaty between Canada and the U.S. that blocks visitors from seeking refugee protection at an official port of entry. Some said the information helped their understanding of the situation but others were unmoved. Those who enter elsewhere are able to apply once on Canadian soil, prompting thousands to make the crossing at unofficial entry points primarily in Quebec.A fact sheet was provided to study participants addressing the myth of asylum seekers as queue-jumpers and explaining more broadly the process for dealing with irregular migrants. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

summertime fun: Orman's entry into the race presents a major obstacle to Democrats, who had hoped to lure the same moderate Republicans away from Kobach, a favourite of President Donald Trump because of his fervent support for tough immigration and voter ID laws.article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Amanda Tapping on coping with miscarriage Downtown Eastside crack kits working, says health chief Playland increases hours for summertime fun in Vancouver The secretary of state's office posted a short statement saying Orman had presented enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot in November, according to Vancouver Courier. Orman, a 49-year-old Kansas City-area businessman, will face Democratic State Sen. Kansas election officials certified independent Greg Orman as a candidate for Kansas governor on Friday, and the businessman immediately tried to appeal to disaffected Republicans, who he said view GOP hopeful Kris Kobach as incompetent and corrupt. Laura Kelly of Topeka and Kobach, whose nomination was only settled this week after Gov. I think there are lots of Kansas Republicans who view Kris Kobach as not only extreme but incompetent and corrupt and I think those Republicans ... will be very attracted to my background, Orman told The Associated Press in an interview after the announcement. Jeff Colyer conceded in a primary with a razor-thin margin of some 350 votes out of more than 316,000 cast. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

backgrounds cambridge: Britain's top universities face criticism for admitting a disproportionate number of students from white, wealthy backgrounds, according to Vancouver Courier. Cambridge has acknowledged that applicants from ethnic minorities have a lower success rate at winning admission than white students. The grime artist says the Stormzy Scholarship will pay the 9,250 pound 11,750 a year tuition fees, plus a maintenance grant, for two undergraduates at the 800-year-old university this year and in 2019.article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Historic wooden paver blocks no match for Vancouver's sun How a Romanian pop singer's quirky ode to Vancouver became a viral hit Dwayne Johnson's viral Vancouver video when life gives you fumbles, turn them into touchdowns Stormzy said Thursday that if you're academically brilliant don't think because you come from a certain community that studying at one of the highest education institutions in the world isn't possible. It says it is working to increase diversity. 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.

filipino association: On the main stage, starting at 3 p.m., audiences will enjoy performances by Jeri Brown, Elsy Makhlouf, Diaga Irish Dance, Atlantic Kids Bhangra Group, the Korean Association of Nova Scotia Drum Group, Arsoniste, Shan-E-Punjab, the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia, Rush! Bahamian Culture, Dancing Divas, SMU Taiko, Vibeat Dance Studio, East Coast Combat Hapkido, Serpentine Studios and Evolution Sounds, according to The Chronicle Herald. Organized by the Halifax immigration platform My Halifax Experience, the inaugural event intends to break the mould of past multicultural festivals with a carnival-inspired display of colourful culture. Starting with a parade at 2 p.m. along Lower Water Street, the celebration of the region's diversity will continue with a waterfront party at Salter Lot until 9 p.m. We can't wait to showcase the talent we have in this city, said Ifeanyi Emesih, founder of My Halifax Experience and Mosaic Festival, in a news release. There will be singing, dancing, incredible food, vendors selling clothing, chocolate, jewelery and more. So many cultures will be represented in the parade, on stage and in the vendors area. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

identity: In response to Maxime Bernier, left, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, right, said he personally disagrees with politicians on the left and the right when they use identity politics, according to Toronto Star. Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS Bernier says he's advancing the opposite of identity politics by focusing on policy solutions that concern all Canadians. In his latest string of tweets, Bernier says he has repeatedly stated he believes it is destructive to focus on cultural and ethnic identity in political discussions. Bernier's latest comments on Twitter come after Scheer issued a statement in an attempt to distance himself from previous controversial remarks made by the Quebec MP. In a series of tweets posted Sunday, Bernier said promoting too much diversity could have the effect of dividing Canada into little tribes'' that cause division and erode Canada's identity. Scheer added that Bernier holds no official role in caucus'' and does not speak for the party on any issue. Article Continued Below Scheer said he personally disagrees with politicians on the left and the right when they use identity politics to divide Canadians and he will not engage in this type of politics. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

justin trudeau: Every Member of Parliament should be, as their key priority, working towards putting out the types of policies that resonate with Canadians, according to CTV. His comments to reporters in Regina come after a few days of back and forth exchanges over the Quebec MP's public remarks. There is an expectation in our caucus, and on our team, that everyone is focused on working together to earn back the trust of Canadians and to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister in the next election, Scheer said. On Sunday evening, Bernier issued a series of tweets on diversity, saying that Trudeau's extreme multiculturalism and cult of diversity will divide us into little tribes, and that more diversity will not be our strength, it will destroy what has made us such a great country. On Wednesday night, Scheer issued a statement distancing himself and the party from the outspoken Quebec MP and characterized his comments as using identity politics to divide Canadians. Bernier then questioned the naming of a park after Pakistan's founder; and criticized the federal government looking to make a statutory holiday in recognition of residential schools as a cult of victimhood. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebec city: Instead the leader of the anti-immigrant group Atalante Quebec and several other people wearing masks threw leaflets around the office and handed a mocking trophy to a journalist, Simon Coutu, who had written articles about Levesque's failed attempts to win support in Montreal for his far-right cause, according to CTV. Levesque, 35, is facing charges of breaking and entering, mischief, criminal harassment, and intimidation but his arraignment on these charges is now scheduled for Sept. 28. Raphael Levesque was arrested in June at his home in Quebec City after he entered the Montreal offices of Vice Media on May 23 while pretending to deliver flowers. It does not appear that Levesque was at the Montreal courthouse on Thursday, although several anti-fascist protesters were outside the courthouse. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee claimants: For the better part of two years, federal Conservatives have been blasting Justin Trudeau's Liberal government for failing to stem the tide of asylum seekers flowing across unofficial border crossings from the United States to make claims for refugee status in Canada, according to The Chronicle Herald. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the situation is now a crisis. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, on CBC's Power and Politics, Aug. 3, 2018. So too does Ontario's new Conservative government, which is calling on Ottawa to pick up the 200-million tab for housing, education and social assistance the province has provided so far to the refugee claimants. It has also given 3 million to Manitoba and 36 million to Quebec, where the bulk of the crossings have occurred. So far, the federal government has provided just 11 million for housing costs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

muslim nation: It depends on the people itself whether the nation wants to unite or whether the nation is easily divided, he said in the speech on the eve of a national holiday marking the 73rd anniversary of independence, according to The Chronicle Herald. Indonesia's image as a moderate Muslim nation has been undermined by flaring intolerance in the past several years, from the imprisonment of Jakarta's Christian governor for blasphemy to the canings of gay men in Aceh, a province that practices Shariah law. Joko Jokowi Widodo told parliament on Thursday that independence fighters were able to throw off Dutch colonial rule by not being divided by political, ethnic, religious or class differences. Originally elected on a moderate platform, Jokowi last week chose a conservative cleric, Ma'ruf Amin, who rails against secularism, liberalism, homosexuality and minority religions as his running mate in the presidential election set for April. U.N. Human Rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein warned earlier this year that strains of intolerance once thought foreign to Indonesia are making inroads in the world's most populous Muslim nation. I am sure if the Indonesian people want to remain united, tolerant and care for their fellow children of the nation, then Indonesia is no longer just a name or picture of a chain of islands on a world map, but rather a force respected by other nations in the world, Jokowi said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nell toussaint: The committee further says the Canadian government should review its national legislation to ensure that all irregular migrants have access to essential health care, according to CTV. Toussaint came to Canada as a visitor from Grenada in 1999 but remained in the country after finding employment, despite not having permission to work in Canada. As part of its non-binding ruling, the UN committee says Canada has an onus to compensate Nell Toussaint for the harm she suffered after developing serious health conditions that required medical treatment. She worked a variety of temporary jobs for several years before beginning the process of trying to apply for permanent residency in Canada -- a process that was delayed due to financial struggles and her deteriorating health. In 2009, Toussaint applied to the Interim Federal Health Program IFHP which covers certain medical services for refugees or those seeking refugee status in Canada. She did receive some emergency medical treatment, but was repeatedly denied blood tests and medical procedures because she did not have a health card and couldn't afford to pay out-of-pocket, according to an affidavit she filed in Federal Court. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

well-earned victory: The turnout dropped from the first round, in which nearly 43 per cent of voters made it to the polls, according to Toronto Star. On Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, Malian incumbent-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita arrives to cast his ballot during the Presidential second round election in Bamako, Mali. Opposition leader Soumaila Cisse received more than 32 per cent of the vote in Sunday's runoff that had an estimated turnout of 34 per cent amid threats of violence from extremist groups. Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has won another term in a runoff election with more than 67 percent of the vote. We are very happy for this well-earned victory for our president, said Mahamadou Camara, spokesperson for Keita. Annie Risemberg / The Associated Press The constitutional court must approve the results by Aug. 22. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

leader: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the situation is now a crisis, according to Vancouver Courier. So too does Ontario's new Conservative government, which is calling on Ottawa to pick up the 200-million tab for housing, education and social assistance the province has provided so far to the refugee claimants. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, on CBC's Power and Politics, Aug. 3, 2018. article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Historic wooden paver blocks no match for Vancouver's sun How a Romanian pop singer's quirky ode to Vancouver became a viral hit Dwayne Johnson's viral Vancouver video when life gives you fumbles, turn them into touchdowns For the better part of two years, federal Conservatives have been blasting Justin Trudeau's Liberal government for failing to stem the tide of asylum seekers flowing across unofficial border crossings from the United States to make claims for refugee status in Canada. So far, the federal government has provided just 11 million for housing costs. In June, Toronto Mayor John Tory urgently called on both the province and the feds to help house some 3,000 asylum seekers in his city, warning that emergency shelter space had run out. It has also given 3 million to Manitoba and 36 million to Quebec, where the bulk of the crossings have occurred. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nell toussaint: Toussaint came to Canada as a visitor from Grenada in 1999 but remained in the country after finding employment, despite not having permission to work in Canada, according to National Observer. She worked a variety of temporary jobs for several years before beginning the process of trying to apply for permanent residency in Canada a process that was delayed due to financial struggles and her deteriorating health. As part of its non-binding ruling, the UN committee says Canada has an onus to compensate Nell Toussaint for the harm she suffered after developing serious health conditions that required medical treatment. ; The committee further says the Canadian government should review its national legislation to ensure that all irregular migrants have access to essential health care. She did receive some emergency medical treatment, but was repeatedly denied blood tests and medical procedures because she did not have a health card and couldn't afford to pay out-of-pocket, according to an affidavit she filed in Federal Court. Because her refugee claim was not active at the time and she was living as an undocumented migrant in Canada, she was denied access to the program. In 2009, Toussaint applied to the Interim Federal Health Program IFHP which covers certain medical services for refugees or those seeking refugee status in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

parking payments: Drivers in Vancouver are also some of the most frequent users of mobile parking payments globally, so we are excited to meet the city's needs. article continues below Trending Stories Moving out Vancouver families leave city for better housing options Historic wooden paver blocks no match for Vancouver's sun How a Romanian pop singer's quirky ode to Vancouver became a viral hit Dwayne Johnson's viral Vancouver video when life gives you fumbles, turn them into touchdowns More than 15 per cent of Vancouver residents identify Chinese as their mother tongue, according to Vancouver Courier. Along with Chinese, Pay ByPhone now also supports Spanish and Punjabi is set to be available later this year. By adding new languages to the app, we have significantly increased Pay ByPhone's usability across multicultural cities like Vancouver, Barrie Arnold, Pay ByPhone North America's chief commercial officer. In addition to new languages options, the company also recently introduced a new Park Until feature that gives drivers the ability to park overnight by paying for the next day's parking in advance. It also sends text message reminders before parking expires and gives drivers the option to extend parking from anywhere. Headquartered in Vancouver, Pay ByPhone has been available in the Metro Vancouver area since 2001 helping drivers easily pay for parking at tens of thousands of on and off-street locations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

scheer: His refusal to denounce these divisive comments sends a dangerous message, according to National Observer. Children of diverse backgrounds across Canada pick up on these messages. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh used the social media platform to say he's been waiting for Scheer to do the responsible thing and denounce what he calls Bernier's divisive words. ; To everyone that belongs to a diverse community who's been told you don't belong I've been in your shoes, I get it, Singh wrote, saying he's deeply disappointed in Scheer. Right now, they need to hear that their country wants more of themselves, not less. On Tuesday, he seized on a decision to name a park in Winnipeg after the founder of Pakistan, comparing it to the decision to remove a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald from outside Victoria city hall. In a series of tweets posted Sunday, Bernier said promoting too much diversity could have the effect of dividing Canada into little tribes that cause division and erode Canada's identity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

veganism: So are the cringey matching descriptions that needle diners as they choose between a Pina Colada Song Veganism is the love that you looked for, come to veganism and escape exploitation and an Apple II What's more revolutionary than the latest Apple product Veganism . My server, mercifully, does not respond to my request for an IPA with Oh, the Morally Superior I send up a brief and silent prayer of thanks to the Vegan Baby Jesus.I'd be lying if I said I went to Queen and Brock without a pre-existing beef this pun and any subsequent ones fully intended with Vegandale and its subsidiaries, according to NOW Magazine. The company has become the latest addition to a rogues' gallery of villains right up there with real estate agent Nick Brewerton and a smattering of corporate residential landlords seen by locals and activists to be speeding along the hand of change in an area where low-income residents and immigrant communities are being steadily forced out by rising rents. Five minutes into my visit to Vegandale Brewery 1346 Queen West I'm already debating whether to swallow a Principled Pilsner, a See The Light Lager or a Morally Superior IPA. On the menu, tiny type describes the finer points of each pint, but it's dwarfed by a series of leading questions printed in Brutalist all-caps Can you love animals without being vegan No, reads the annotation to the Sour Truth earthy, fruity, acetic . Same goes for the dessert menu from Not Your Mother, a dairy-free soft-serve counter set into the east wall of the brewery, with a funkadelic 70s-style logo the name comes from not your mother, not your milk a popular animal-rights slogan in the era . All the menu names at Not Your Mother are 70s-themed. In recent years, the neighbourhood has become the focus of local debate around condo-ification, affordable housing and food security. NOW featured its star menu item, a veganized Big Mac, on the cover of our vegan and vegetarian dining guide that year. The Vegandale saga began relatively quietly on this contested ground in 2016, with the opening of a spruced-up version of the crunchy Los Angeles eatery Doomie's. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canada: To everyone that belongs to a diverse community -- who's been told you don't belong -- I've been in your shoes, I get it, Singh wrote, saying he's deeply disappointed in Scheer, according to CTV. His refusal to denounce these divisive comments sends a dangerous message. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh used the social media platform to say he's been waiting for Scheer to do the responsible thing and denounce what he calls Bernier's divisive words. Children of diverse backgrounds across Canada pick up on these messages. In a series of tweets posted Sunday, Bernier said promoting too much diversity could have the effect of dividing Canada into little tribes that cause division and erode Canada's identity. Right now, they need to hear that their country wants more of themselves, not less. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian government: The committee further says the Canadian government should review its national legislation to ensure that all irregular migrants have access to essential health care, according to The Chronicle Herald. Toussaint came to Canada as a visitor from Grenada in 1999 but remained in the country after finding employment, despite not having permission to work in Canada. As part of its non-binding ruling, the UN committee says Canada has an onus to compensate Nell Toussaint for the harm she suffered after developing serious health conditions that required medical treatment. She worked a variety of temporary jobs for several years before beginning the process of trying to apply for permanent residency in Canada a process that was delayed due to financial struggles and her deteriorating health. In 2009, Toussaint applied to the Interim Federal Health Program IFHP which covers certain medical services for refugees or those seeking refugee status in Canada. She did receive some emergency medical treatment, but was repeatedly denied blood tests and medical procedures because she did not have a health card and couldn't afford to pay out-of-pocket, according to an affidavit she filed in Federal Court. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.