justice robart: The White House initially characterized the injunction as outrageous, but then withdrew that injudicious characterization, only to have the President tweet even more injudicious language that may well offend the Appellate Courts to which the order will be appealed, according to Globe and Mail. Justice Robart's order is neither ridiculous nor outrageous, as evidenced by the refusal of these appellate judges to immediately overrule it. Trump characterized Justice James Robart on Twitter Saturday morning. And the judge himself, who was appointed by former U.S. president George W. Bush, is not so-called he is a respected jurist who rendered what he honestly believed was a proper decision under the law. It may well be modified on full appeal. Having said that, the injunction is too broad in scope and lacks nuance. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kitchen table: The Immigration and Refugee Board has granted Mohammed refugee status on the basis that the 24-year-old bisexual professional soccer player from Ghana would face persecution if returned to his home country, according to Hamilton Spectator. I feel so happy. He gets to stay in Canada. I feel now that this country is my home now, he said Thursday, sitting at the kitchen table in his home. I want to do anything possible to contribute to this country because this country has done a lot to me that I didn't expect. With a bit of effort, he opened a binder and produced the written decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lima-marin: John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, was the latest twist in the saga of Rene Lima-Marin, 38, according to The Chronicle Herald. He came to the U.S. as a toddler as part of the 1980 Mariel boat lift from Cuba and had legal residency until it was revoked following his 2000 criminal conviction. The pardon from Gov. Lima-Marin was sentenced to 98 years in prison for the robbery. Lima-Marin married, had a child and got a steady job installing glass before state authorities realized their mistake in 2014 and sent him back for the remainder of his 98-year prison sentence. But he was mistakenly paroled from Colorado state prison in 2008. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

maps changes: Critics of the plan have said this would alter the historical anglophone and ethnic makeup of the ridings, which are all Liberal strongholds, according to CBC. Quebec Liberals speak out against proposed electoral maps changes The independent committee makes changes to the province's riding boundaries after every other election. The new electoral map, created by the Electoral Representation Committee, would merge the provincial ridings of Mount Royal and Outremont, and modify the boundaries of the D'Arcy McGee riding essentially transforming three ridings into two. It looks at increases and decreases in population and then makes changes so that voters are fairly represented in the National Assembly. They've started raising money to pay the legal fees to fight it in court. The municipalities of C te Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Town of Mount-Royal and the boroughs of Outremont and are all opposed to the change. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

oxford: What does cultural appropriation actually mean There is any number of serviceable definitions but the one that resonates with me is from Oxford Reference, according to Hamilton Spectator. Oxford defines it as the taking over of creative or artistic forms, themes, or practices by one cultural group from another. But clearly these days the author and his publisher if he's lucky enough to get one would be tarred and feathered with accusations of cultural appropriation. The next sentence, however, is the key one, alluding as it does to a hard truth driving this increasingly heated debate It is in general used to describe Western appropriations of non-Western or non-white forms, and carries connotations of exploitation and dominance. Let me stop there for a moment. In other words, the triggering element is the offender is white, ergo if you subscribe to a certain left-wing ideology a privileged member of a dominant and oppressive social group. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

park cleats: LEIBLIN PARK Cleats for Courage Ball Tournament with candidate Brendan Maguire 2 p.m. - 2 30 p.m., Graves Oakley Memorial Park HALIFAX Campaign Wave with candidate Lena Diab 3 p.m. - 3 20 p.m., Armdale Rotary HALIFAX Visit Seniors at the Berkley with candidate Joachim Stroink at The Berkley 3 35 p.m. - 4 05 p.m., 2633 Gladstone St, according to Metro News. DARTMOUTH Ice-Cream at Funky Munky with candidate Edgar Burns 4 35 p.m. - 4 55 p.m., 95 Montebello Dr. DARTMOUTH Announcement with Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil 11 30 a.m. - 12 15 p.m., downtown Dartmouth, location to be announced Saturday morning HALIFAX Volunteer BBQ with candidate Joachim Stroink 12 50 p.m. - 1 15 p.m., 6303 Quinpool Rd. HALIFAX Supper Nova Multicultural Potluck with candidate Patricia Arab at St. QUEENS-SHELBURNE Campaigning with candidate Kim Masland 11 a.m. Benedict Church 6 p.m. - 6 30 p.m., 45 Radcliffe Dr. ---ToriesCHESTER-ST. MARGARET'S Progressive Conservative Leader Jamie Baillie Campaigning with candidate Julie Chaisson 9 a.m. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

housing: For this one, it is perfectly in character, according to Globe and Mail. The second is the abolition of the Ontario Municipal Board. The failure of judgment would be staggering in any other government. The Wynne government announced this week that it was replacing the board with a much-less-powerful planning tribunal. Together, these measures represent a one-two punch for housing developers. This, too, threatens to discourage the construction of badly needed housing by making it easier for pandering local politicians to stand in the way of unpopular building projects. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

syrian newcomers: You have no excuse not to show up for the classes, said Fedaa Laflouf, a native from Homs, who was sponsored to Canada with her husband and four children by the federal government last October via Lebanon, according to Toronto Star. Since January, the 42-year-old woman has been attending English classes in the basement of her apartment building on Mississauga Valley Blvd., near Burnhamthorpe Rd., at the hub of the newly arrived Syrian refugee community. Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Fri., May 19, 2017 For a group of Syrian newcomers at a Mississauga apartment complex, English language training is delivered at their doorstep. The classes have a total of 30 students, who all live in one of eight highrises in the area, within five minutes' walk to the makeshift but fully equipped campus. Catholic Crosscultural Services decided to bring the classes here due to the high concentration of refugees in the neighbourhood. Unlike traditional English classes for newcomers delivered at a central location often in commercial or industrial areas, these classes are provided right in the backyard of the community of newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trudeau: He called on his supporters to keep working hard as he warned about the momentum that upcoming leadership races could give the party's rivals, according to CBC. We've got competition. Trudeau applauded local members for signing up 7,000 newcomers since last summer. The Conservatives are electing a new leader next weekend. And history has shown that these things matter, Trudeau said, speaking to a room of a couple of hundred people. The NDP will do the same later this year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

winner job: I feel strongly that even casting a secret ballot, you're thinking about who you think should win, she said in an interview with The Canadian Press, according to Huffington Post Canada. Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose has announced her plan to quit politics once the House of Commons rises for the summer. Ambrose is not taking part in the voting, which has been underway by mail for weeks and will culminate May 27 when the party gathers in Toronto to announce the winner. Photo The Canadian Press I'm staying very neutral. It was the lone piece of political counsel she got from her predecessor, former prime minister Stephen Harper. Ambrose will have the same piece of advice for whomever emerges the winner Job 1 needs to be keeping the party together. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

art installation: When a red light flashes, you enter a large chamber with a sand floor, according to Brandon Sun. A ragged band of migrants crossing an expansive desert swarms around you. All around you are the abandoned shoes of migrants who have been arrested by the border patrol. For a moment, in the dusty twilight, you join their flight. It's the festival's first virtual reality film to be an official entry. This is part of Alejandro Inarritu's Carne y Arena Virtually present, Physically invisible a visual art installation debuting this week at the Cannes Film Festival. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

lima-marin: John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, was the latest twist in the saga of Rene Lima-Marin, 38, according to Brandon Sun. He came to the U.S. as a toddler as part of the 1980 Mariel boat lift from Cuba and had legal residency until it was revoked following his 2000 criminal conviction. The pardon from Gov. Lima-Marin was sentenced to 98 years in prison for the robbery. Lima-Marin married, had a child and got a steady job installing glass before state authorities realized their mistake in 2014 and sent him back for the remainder of his 98-year prison sentence. But he was mistakenly paroled from Colorado state prison in 2008. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

yei: Abuses included the indiscriminate shelling of civilians, attacks on funerals, looting and burning, according to Brandon Sun. Yei is where The Associated Press late last year witnessed bodies with their hands bound. The investigation released by the U.N. human rights office said those cases and other abuses in Yei between July and January may amount to crimes against humanity. Satellite images showed widespread burning of homes and businesses, the report said. South Sudan government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny rejected the report's findings, saying the government is operating within the law. The new report pointed out the startling level of impunity in South Sudan that has fed cycles of deadly ethnic violence. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ambrose: She inherited a mess in the wake of Stephen Harper's loss, according to Hamilton Spectator. In a situation where the Conservatives could easily have devolved into warring factions, Ambrose brought strength, collaboration and stability. That praise might seem a tad hyperbolic, but it is fair to say Ambrose's departure from politics leaves Canadian political life less rich. She's so popular that Reid and others started a draft Rona movement. But Ambrose never wavered from her original commitment. They were willing to change the party constitution to allow her to seek permanent leadership. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cast members: Polley wrote and produced the project, which is based on Atwood's 1996 Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning historical tale, according to Hamilton Spectator. Mary Harron directs the cast, which includes Sarah Gadon in the title role. The show, which will also stream outside of Canada on Netflix in the fall, is inspired by the true story of Grace Marks, a young Irish immigrant and maid who was convicted of murder in Upper Canada in 1843 but exonerated decades later. Other cast members include Anna Paquin, Paul Gross and Kerr Logan. It's yet another major small-screen adaptation of Atwood's work this year, following the recent premieres of The Handmaid's Tale on Bravo and Hulu, and Wandering Wenda on CBC-TV. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

donald trump: Michael Flynn, and his subsequent firing of FBI Director James Comey, has rightly inspired endless speculation in the mainstream media about whether he could be impeached, according to Rabble. Certainly, the evidence presented by The New York Times, along with everything else that is already consuming Trump's first few months in office, warrants an independent investigation. Gen. Perhaps, as with the Watergate scandal that forced President Richard Nixon to resign in disgrace in 1974 to avoid impeachment and removal from office, the cover-up will end up being greater than the crime. Within days of taking office, Donald Trump, over dinner with his son-in-law Jared Kushner and other associates, approved a SEAL Team 6 raid in Yemen. But what if Donald Trump were actually held responsible for real crimes killing civilians in drone strikes, forcing refugees to suffer or die by refusing asylum, or driving the planet headlong into climate change catastrophe What if Donald Trump keeps his outrageous and inflammatory campaign pledges, many of which, if implemented, would amount to high crimes Sadly, excessive and too-often lethal executive presidential power is now considered normal. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ethiopian immigrant: That really scares me, according to CBC. Dar's children go to Rose Avenue Public School, a building nestled in the heart of St. I find it hard to explain, especially to a nine- and 10-year-old, that people can be murdered inside a worship place, either a church or a mosque, said the Ethiopian immigrant, who's called Canada home since 1990. James Town, surrounded by nearly two dozen downtown apartment towers. On Wednesday, Dar was among the dozens of parents and educators who gathered to gain newfound understanding about each other's cultures and faiths inside the school that's home to one of the city's most diverse groups of students. It's the site of a new workshop addressing racism and Islamophobia a first-of-its-kind meeting that's being hailed as an idea worth replicating by a representative of the Toronto District School Board. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

european union: She said leaving the EU offers the chance to build stronger, fairer, more prosperous Britain based on a new contract between government and people, according to CTV. The Conservative election manifesto renews a promise to reduce net immigration to below 100,000 -- a vow the party has made and broken since 2010. May's platform for the June 8 election marks a big shift away from the strongly pro-business, free-market policies of past Conservative governments. It sets no date by which Britain will reach the goal. EU citizens have the right to live and work in other member states. Many Britons who voted last year to leave the European Union were motivated by a desire to control immigration, which has soared as the EU has expanded. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

exhibit details: The exhibit details the hardships newcomers faced on their first day of arrival; the family and friends they left in the old country; new people they met along the way; and any challenges they faced or overcame as they made Canada their new home, according to CBC. According to a government press release, the exhibit is a smaller version of a larger exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. The exhibit, titled Canada Day 1, explores the experiences of immigrants who arrived in Canada around the time of Confederation in 1867. The exhibit will be on display at Government House until September. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

family: Until they are properly vetted, we do not know who they are or where they are from, according to Toronto Star. None of the previous waves of refugee/immigrant settlers to Canada harboured amongst them those coming here with the express purpose of promoting terrorism. These poor souls fleeing persecution, many of whom have already been rejected by the United States, are crossing into Canada illegally, trying to jump the queue. No, Mr. Article Continued Below Before labelling me as uncaring, I have, along with others in my community, already sponsored a Syrian Christian family a widow and her four young kids. Fitzgerald, until they are properly screened, these illegals are not the ones about which to get the warm and fuzzies. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jagmeet singh: The Canadian Press By Martin Regg Cohn Ontario Politics Columnist Thu., May 18, 2017 In a party of negativity, he personifies positivity, according to Toronto Star. The federal NDP has found a phenomenon in Jagmeet Singh, its latest leadership hopeful. Singh says he is driven by a desire to create a more inclusive Canada. By throwing his proverbial hat in the ring, Singh has thrown down the gauntlet to New Democrats. Is the NDP ready for Jagmeet Singh Jimmy Dhaliwal, whose full name evokes Canadian diversity And does he have what it takes to take over the Prime Minister's Office Singh is often compared to the current occupant, Justin Pierre James Trudeau son of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, whose name embodied Canadian duality before multiculturalism and First Nations reclaimed their rightful place . Article Continued Below Both exude energy and style, athleticism and enthusiasm. And all Canadians. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

meeting thursday: The new French government, which was appointed Wednesday, is a carefully calibrated balance of 22 prominent and unknown figures from the left and the right, half of them women, according to Toronto Star. They arrived for their first meeting Thursday with smiles, posing for photographs on the front porch of the presidential Elys e Palace in Paris. PHILIPPE WOJAZER / AFP/Getty Images By Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press Thu., May 18, 2017 PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron held a special security meeting, spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and convened his Cabinet for the first time Thursday all under a growing cloud of concern that his office is trying to control the press. After the meeting, Macron talked by phone with Putin about possible co-operation on international issues, including the fight against terrorism. Macron has previously taken a firm stance against Russia's actions in Ukraine and Syria. The Kremlin said the two voiced readiness to develop their nations' traditionally friendly economic, political and cultural ties. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

role: My mother, my younger sisters, my aunt and my female cousins all played a significant role in my life, according to Huffington Post Canada. They influenced me, provided guidance and are the tough role models that I turn to. Pakistani women. They're strong, independent women who have the biggest, kindest hearts imaginable. They have their own unique identities, ideas and opinions. They're smart, vivacious and complex. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

sanctions thursday: At least 40 people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests that erupted after Venezuela's supreme court issued a ruling in late March stripping the opposition-controlled National Assembly of its last remaining powers, according to Hamilton Spectator. The ruling was later partially reversed amid a storm of international criticism. Sitting side by side with President Juan Manuel Santos in the Oval Office, Trump said he will seek Colombia's help in pressuring neighbouring Venezuela to address the near-daily protests and violence that have shaken President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power. The meeting came as the Trump administration rolled out new sanctions Thursday on members of Venezuela's supreme court for alleged human rights violations. We will be working with Colombia and other countries on the Venezuela problem. A stable and peaceful Venezuela is in the best interest of the entire hemisphere, Trump said at a joint news conference. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seidu mohammed: Seidu Mohammed, 24, and Razak Iyal, 34, have since formed a tight bond over their painful recoveries and shared desire to permanently join the community they risked their lives to reach, according to CTV. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is expected to decide if they will be allowed to remain in Canada sometime in June. The pair met on their perilous journey north. Both men were granted extended stays while their injuries healed. Manitoba is our home now. It has been a very long journey for us, Ioial told CTV Winnipeg on Wednesday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

seidu mohammed: I don't know what to say, according to CBC. Now I'm home, I'm finally home now, said Seidu Mohammed, who learned Wednesday night that the Immigration and Refugee Board had accepted his claim. I'm so happy. His immigration lawyer, Bashir Khan, said Mohammed cried with joy at the news. He is overjoyed, ecstatic. Oh, he was in tears, he was in tears, he really was. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.