birth rate: However, if the success of a province can be captured by how well it prevents infant deaths, then statistics also tell us that we may be failing our children, according to Brandon Sun. For decades, Manitoba has consistently had the highest provincial infant mortality rate in Canada — 5.9 for every 1000 live births in Manitoba versus 4.8 for every 1000 live births, nationally. Fortunately, our relatively high birth rate — around 1.93 for every 1000 women — combined with favourable immigration trends means that Manitoba population will continue to grow. In public health, infant mortality is often viewed as a marker for a society development, and Manitoba consistently falls to the bottom.A report by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy highlights that Manitoba also has one of the highest rates of children being taken into care in the world — an alarming statistic that should signal to all policy makers and politicos that something needs to be done differently. Clearly this is morally unacceptable — but what less often discussed is that failing our province children also puts Manitoba in economic jeopardy. Poverty, limited education, historical trauma and colonization, to name just a few factors, can be linked to both Manitoba high rates of infant mortality and kids in care and puts children at risk for other negative health and social outcomes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

group presentations: This service is provided to our clients in a number of different ways: one-to-one services, group presentations, networking with employers, developing bridging programs through the community college or university, and providing assistance to help them succeed, according to Brandon Sun. The employment program offers a variety of employment services that are geared specifically to newcomers. Westman Immigrant Services' Employment Facilitator, a provincially funded position, assists all newcomers, new Canadian citizens and those on open work permits to secure employment and build employment skills. Among those services provided are resume writing, cover letter, interview skills and job matching. We also assist internationally trained professionals in their quest to have credentials recognized. One of our daily tasks is to keep informed on the local job market and let our clients know when suitable jobs come up. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian press: John McCallum recently returned from a trip to China, where he lobbied officials to double or even triple the number of visa application centres in the country in an effort to open more doors for Chinese students, workers and tourists, according to Toronto Star. He is also conducting a series of consultations across Canada. By Laura Kane The Canadian Press Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 VANCOUVER—Canada immigration minister says it appears the country needs more newcomers, but as housing prices skyrocket in Vancouver and Toronto his government hopes to lure them elsewhere. Speaking after a roundtable of experts and business leaders in Vancouver, he said he hearing that the aging population means more young blood is needed to propel the economy, especially outside of big cities. The last thing we want is that every immigrant either goes to Toronto or Vancouver, he said Wednesday. We would like to spread the immigrants across the country relatively evenly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

conversation fuelled: It evident here, too, according to Metro News. Black Lives Matter organizers drew the ire of Canadians who imagined we'd somehow escaped the U.S. anti-black bias; the Missing and Murdered Women and Girls inquiry underlines the extreme violence white women just don't see; the killing of an indigenous man by a white farmer in Saskatchewan sparked racial tensions in that province into flame.I also feel it in myself.I was raised in Victoria, a city I've long imagined could be the whitest place in Canada. It evident most noisily in America, where a conversation fuelled by police killings of black Americans, cross-bred with the Republican Party typical play for white Christian votes, under the toxic orange glow of Donald Trump, mutated into an ungainly, vitriolic, spitting monster. I grew up devoid of any sophisticated sense of race. Equality among us was assumed, as was our Canadian immigrant identities and their neutral impact on the country. The sprinkling of diversity in my schools went largely unnoticed, as innocuous as the odd birch in a forest of cedar. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

gender-based analysis: Anywhere between 30,000 and 200,000 people are homeless in Canada, with another 1.7 million unable to afford adequate, suitable shelter, according to Rabble. Winnipeg in particular has a history of housing shortages and inner-city poverty. Chip in to keep stories like these coming. In 2015 it was estimated that on a given night in the city there were at least 1,400 people experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, much of the research on homelessness in Canada lacks a comprehensive gender-based analysis. Winnipeg is also home to the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada and poverty rates among the highest in the country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hillary clinton: Trump, who is lagging behind in the polls, accused Clinton of being on the side of the rioters, declaring: "Our opponent Hillary would rather protect the offender than the victim." "The riots and destruction that have taken place in Milwaukee is an assault on the right of all citizens to live in security and to live in peace," he said, according to Huffington Post Canada. Clinton campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri responded with a statement early Wednesday accusing Trump of being the bigot instead. Hillary Clinton speaks at a Pennsylvania Democratic Party voter registration event at West Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, on Aug. 16, 2016. Clinton team fires back "With each passing Trump attack, it becomes clearer that his strategy is just to say about Hillary Clinton what true of himself. When his ties to the Kremlin came under scrutiny, he absurdly claimed that Hillary was the one who was too close to Putin. When people started saying he was temperamentally unfit, he called Hillary the same. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

house prices: There are currently five, including Hong Kong. "They didn't say yes, but they certainly didn't say no," McCallum told reporters in Vancouver after a roundtable discussion on immigration, according to CBC. The federal strategy to attract Chinese workers and others comes at a time when debate about the role of foreign money in Vancouver skyrocketing house prices has reached a fever pitch. McCallum said he had "very positive and open" discussions with Chinese officials last week, seeking permission to double or triple the number of visa application centres where Chinese people can apply to come to Canada. Province to tax foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver homes Canada needs a substantial increase in immigration, minister says McCallum said he heard nothing in China about B.C. controversial new property transfer tax for foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver homes. "I was a little surprised," remarked McCallum. "I thought it might be raised, but nobody raised it and I didn't raise it with them," he said. In this 2015 photo, about 50 Chinese tourists were welcomed to Ottawa before Canada Day. About 454,000 Chinese travellers visited Canada in 2014, generating $1 billion in tourist receipts and supporting about 7,200 jobs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

husband mccollins: The 34-year-old mother and nursing home attendant moved to the country to reunite with her husband after they married in 2007, according to The Chronicle Herald. That the best thing, being together, said Jones. Originally from Sierra Leone in West Africa, Jones was sworn in as a Canadian Wednesday at Pier 21 during a special citizenship ceremony. No more traveling that much and we can stay and start a big family. After getting married, Jones started the process to move to Canada, though she faced some roadblocks along the way. Prior to Jones moving, her husband McCollins would journey back to Sierra Leone every six months to visit her both before and after they were wed. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian refugees: McCallum said the government has not yet made a decision on how many immigrants it will propose for 2017, according to Globe and Mail. It will announce a number in September, along with figures for 2018 and 2019. Mr. He said Canada was able to settle Syrian refugees across the country, including in the Maritimes and the Prairies. However, he acknowledged there are limits to the government ability to disperse migrants, as once people become permanent residents they have a constitutional right to move wherever they want. He also pointed to a pilot program to attract newcomers to Atlantic Canada, where he said the need was desperate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

terrorism plot: First, news and video footage of the heartbreaking and unjustifiable death of a mentally ill Canadian-Somali man in Ottawa as a result of a police intervention, according to Toronto Star. Then, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that the RCMP were the key architects of a terrorism plot that was used to entrap two marginalized individuals who had recently converted to Islam. By Amira Elghawaby Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 The past few weeks have deeply shaken whatever trust exists between Canadian Muslim communities and law enforcement agencies. Both of these cases have spotlighted some troubling excesses in our country security establishments. Those who would defend the established systems would argue that these two cases represent isolated incidents, if they would acknowledge mistakes at all. They further underscore the need for Canadians to continually question the unequal power balances in our society that can and do sometimes lead to violations of the human rights and dignity of fellow community members. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

today i: In Ontario, the main law concerning the bargaining rights of employees is called the Labour Relations Act, according to Rabble. Officially, it is called the Labour Relations Act, 1995. Chip in to keep stories like these coming. For some readers, 1995 may not seem like a long time ago. Today I represent clients in court as a lawyer with Legal Aid Ontario. But I was seven years old in 1995 and spent my days learning how to read cursive writing and how to cross the street safely. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto: What does that make him My mother was born in the Philippines, and my sister and I were born in Toronto, according to Huffington Post Canada. What does that make us Asian Yes. My father was born in Pakistan, his siblings and parents were born in Goa, India, and all of his great-grandparents were born in Portugal. Mixed Obviously. Does it matter Not in the least. Canadian Absolutely. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tuesday night: He was a great friend, tireless MP and brave fighter," Trudeau tweeted. "The entire Parliamentary family mourns his loss." Belanger, 61, died after a fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig disease, according to Huffington Post Canada. Mauril Bélanger had been battling ALS. He was diagnosed with the devastating disease in November 2015, just weeks after winning re-election in his Ottawa-Vanier riding for the eighth consecutive time since entering federal politics in a February 1995 byelection. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used Twitter to announce Belanger death on Tuesday night. "Mauril Belanger has passed away. News of Belanger death triggered a flood of tributes from those of all political stripes on Tuesday night. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair described Belanger as a "very well-liked and respected colleague," and sent condolences to the politician loved ones. Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose called Belanger a friend and a "great parliamentarian," saying on Twitter that she would miss him. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

workers tourists: He is also conducting a series of consultations across Canada, according to CTV. Speaking after a roundtable of experts and business leaders in Vancouver, he said he hearing that the aging population means more young blood is needed to propel the economy, especially outside of big cities. "We would like to spread the immigrants across the country relatively evenly. John McCallum recently returned from a trip to China, where he lobbied officials to double or even triple the number of visa application centres in the country in an effort to open more doors for Chinese students, workers and tourists. The last thing we want is that every immigrant either goes to Toronto or Vancouver," he said Wednesday. McCallum said the government has not yet made a decision on how many immigrants it will propose for 2017. The immigration minister trip to Beijing comes just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to travel to China for the G20 summit in September. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

income supplement: And putting them all together they don't come anywhere near the refugees' maximum, according to The Waterloo Record. Ironically, however, putting our incomes together does disqualify us for the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement which is supposed to bridge these economic gaps. I just turned 77, and my spouse and I have been trying to survive on our CPP and Old Age Security , plus a small annuity. My spouse is ill, recovering from a series of strokes. Oh, and in case you should ask, yes, we did buy into a private health plan when we retired — a plan which frequently requires a running gun-battle just to get a partial payment. And because our overrated public health plan is not all-inclusive, every "spare" dollar we have goes toward keeping her alive. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ralph goodale: Driver, 24, was under a court-ordered peace bond intended to limit his activities but he was able to obtain explosives, plan an apparent attack and film a martyrdom video, according to Brandon Sun. Police got wind of his plans through a tip from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and intercepted him as he was leaving his southwestern Ontario home in a taxi.____ The federal public safety minister says Canadians need to consider how far police should be allowed to go in accessing their electronic devices and communications. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale floated the idea one week after jihadi sympathizer Aaron Driver was killed by police in Strathroy, Ont. Ralph Goodale says a federal review of cybersecurity will provide a chance to discuss a proposal from Canada police chiefs for a new law that would compel people to hand over passwords with a judge consent. John McCallum recently returned from China where he lobbied officials to double or even triple the number of visa application centres in the country, in an effort to court Chinese students, workers and visitors. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says the measure is needed to fight criminals in cyberspace who increasingly use tools to hide their identities and IMMIGRANTS NEEDED ACROSS CANADA, Canada immigration minister says the country needs more newcomers, but as housing prices skyrocket in Vancouver and Toronto the government hopes to attract them to other cities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

tuesday night: He was a great friend, tireless MP and brave fighter," Trudeau tweeted. "The entire Parliamentary family mourns his loss." Belanger, 61, died after a fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig disease, according to The Waterloo Record. He was diagnosed with the devastating disease in November 2015, just weeks after winning re-election in his Ottawa-Vanier riding for the eighth consecutive time since entering federal politics in a February 1995 byelection. Related Stories ALS prognosis grim, but hope for... Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used Twitter to announce Belanger death on Tuesday night. "Mauril Belanger has passed away. News of Belanger death triggered a flood of tributes from those of all political stripes on Tuesday night. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair described Belanger as a "very well-liked and respected colleague," and sent condolences to the politician loved ones. Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose called Belanger a friend and a "great parliamentarian," saying on Twitter that she would miss him. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

workers tourists: He is also conducting a series of consultations across Canada, according to Brandon Sun. Speaking after a roundtable of experts and business leaders in Vancouver, he said he hearing that the aging population means more young blood is needed to propel the economy, especially outside of big cities."We would like to spread the immigrants across the country relatively evenly. John McCallum recently returned from a trip to China, where he lobbied officials to double or even triple the number of visa application centres in the country in an effort to open more doors for Chinese students, workers and tourists. The last thing we want is that every immigrant either goes to Toronto or Vancouver," he said Wednesday. McCallum said the government has not yet made a decision on how many immigrants it will propose for 2017. The immigration minister trip to Beijing comes just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to travel to China for the G20 summit in September. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

change agent: These are the original change agents, according to Huffington Post Canada. Change agents are catalysts for social change. Fortunately, the buzzwords have a concrete meaning thanks to innovators in the not-for-profit world who implemented the approaches in the first place -- long before the jargon existed. They tackle health and social issues head-on by listening and responding to those who often don't have a voice. In addition to healthcare, the refugees received referrals to address any number of needs like clothing, housing, education, and jobs. In my previous article, I shared a change agent innovative approach of establishing a 'pop-up' clinic to help Syrian refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

executive producer: She was exonerated after about 30 years behind bars, according to The Chronicle Herald. The script comes from "Away From Her" scribe Sarah Polley and is directed by "American Psycho" Mary Harron. The six-hour miniseries is inspired by the true story of a poor Irish immigrant who was convicted of killing her employers in 1843. Shooting began Aug. 15 in Ontario. "Alias Grace" will be broadcast on CBC in Canada, and will stream on Netflix elsewhere. "Anna is an incredibly versatile performer who always makes complex, unpredictable and fascinating choices in her work," Polley, also an executive producer, said Tuesday in a release. "It always a marvel to watch her and we're thrilled to have her join the cast." Source Source The Canadian Press (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

irish immigrant: She was exonerated after about 30 years behind bars, according to CTV. The script comes from "Away From Her" scribe Sarah Polley and is directed by "American Psycho" Mary Harron. The six-hour miniseries is inspired by the true story of a poor Irish immigrant who was convicted of killing her employers in 1843. Shooting began Aug. 15 in Ontario. "Alias Grace" will be broadcast on CBC in Canada, and will stream on Netflix elsewhere. "Anna is an incredibly versatile performer who always makes complex, unpredictable and fascinating choices in her work," Polley, also an executive producer, said Tuesday in a release. "It always a marvel to watch her and we're thrilled to have her join the cast." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

n.l .,: We need to make sure that we're folding in all sorts of different aspects to get the best possible people to sit on the Supreme Court, he told reporters in Corner Brook, N.L., as he began a string of East Coast visits, according to The Chronicle Herald. Having the perspective from Atlantic Canada is an extremely important one, and we're looking forward to making sure we make the right choice. Trudeau said Monday his Liberal government is weighing several factors as it considers the next vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada. Comedian Mark Critch turns tables on Trudeau with bare-chested photobomb Justice Thomas Cromwell of Nova Scotia retires next month, but Trudeau appears to be departing from the convention of automatically filling that place with another judge from the region. The seven-member independent panel, led by former prime minister Kim Campbell, will review candidates from across the country. That prospect drew criticism last week after the government announced it would make the selection process more transparent by having a new non-partisan advisory board develop a short list of potential new judges. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ontario jails: In fact, 17 of 50 detainees in two Ontario jails who ended a hunger strike in July responded to Goodale invitation conveyed to them by Canada Border Services Agency officials, according to Toronto Star. Syed Hussan, a member of the End Immigration Detention Network, told the Star that many wrote Goodale to make their individual case, and others did not. By Tonda Mac Charles Ottawa Bureau reporter Tues., Aug. 16, 2016 OTTAWA—Advocates for a group of hunger-striking immigration detainees were shocked Monday to hear Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale say none had replied to his request for details of why their detention was unfair. Many of the detainees refused to participate. They didn't know it came from Goodale office, Hussan said, adding many felt that, the onus is not on the detainee to prove why he shouldn't be in there. They didn't know what it was for. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

police officer: Ian Mac Donald says the scam artist presents himself as a police officer and uses caller ID 'spoofing' to display the APD phone number, according to CBC. The suspect then suggests the victim has immigration issues, and requests personal and family information — and eventually looks for payment. "The cash could take the form of a wire transfer, it could be a breach of your credit card information, or they might even try to compel you to buy gift cards for them," Mac Donald said. Const. MacDonald says there have been similar scams where a caller poses as a Canada Revenue Agency officer. "They prey on people who might be vulnerable, in the sense that they might be immigrants to Canada — new and old — and suggests that they could be deported or they could be in trouble with Immigration Canada," Mac Donald said. The victim who picked up the call said a man identified himself as "Steve Miller" and told the victim the family failed to fill out proper paper work when they immigrated to Canada several years ago. Four complaints in one day Mac Donald says police received four complaints on Monday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rights freedoms: Montoya, have immense respect for him, and am thrilled that he and his family will be returning to Canada, according to Toronto Star. But Canada 2008 signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities should mean that all families of differently abled people, and indeed all people, deserve to be considered equally in immigration status reviews. Felipe Montoya family relief from inadmissibility on humanitarian and compassionate grounds misses several important points.I work with Prof. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also guarantees all people equal rights under the law. These abhorrent side payments are usually calculated based on the estimated life expectancy of the differently abled family member times the average health/services cost of all Canadians. It is illegal and immoral for Canada to require side payments from taxpaying immigrants who have a differently abled family member as a condition for obtaining permanent residency and eventually becoming citizens. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

something: Marketing manager Erik de Vries told Stephen Quinn on CBC The Early Edition the company has three paid internships available for Syrian refugees. "We were looking for talent anyway; why don't we consider hiring people from Syria " he said, according to CBC. De Vries said his coworkers knew the difficulty Syrian immigrants faced getting work and settling into their new lives, so they decided to something themselves. "We wanted to do something for the community that was more than just a one time donation. That why Globalme — a local company specializing in technology and language — is hoping to help Syrian newcomers get a head start. We wanted to do something structural," he said. The company worked with MOSAIC — a local immigrant services agency — to get matched up with skilled Syrian refugees. "It very important that candidates know English. Eric de Vries is the marketing manager of Globalme — a tech start up in Vancouver offering Syrian refugees a three month paid internship. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.