bibeau: The woman was one of the four million South Sudanese who have been internally displaced because of the four-year-old civil war raging in their country, according to The Chronicle Herald. Another two million have fled the country as refugees. International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recalled seeing the woman in a northern remote region of South Sudan during a four-day visit that wrapped up Monday. It's the middle of nowhere for us, she didn't even have a roof over her head, Bibeau recalled in a conference call. South Sudan has emerged as one of the newest drivers of the larger global crisis in displaced people, one that reached epic new proportions Monday when the United Nations released the latest record-breaking number quantifying the problem 65.6 million people on the planet have fled their homes. She was sleeping under a tree waiting for airdrops to feed her family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crash course: But four in 10 do not, and almost six in 10 believe that too many immigrants do not adopt Canadian values, according to Globe and Mail. Support for both immigration and multiculturalism which welcomes diverse cultures within the Canadian mosaic is far from universal. Preston Manning Canada's elites could use a crash course in populism Six out of 10 Canadians support the federal government's target of accepting 300,000 immigrants a year, the highest intake per capita of any country in the developed world, according to a 2016 Environics poll. Canadians, Prof. Many of us fear we may lose our job to a machine or to a foreigner in an overseas factory, even as the 1 per cent accrue more and more of the common wealth. Banting believes, are every bit as susceptible as Americans or Britons or Poles to a lethal combination of economic insecurity and cultural anxiety. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

immigration charges: Mexican immigrants Yesenia Hernandez-Ramos and Esau Peche-Ventura were arrested Saturday and were being held on immigration charges, the Vermont Department of Corrections said.A U.S. Border Patrol spokesman told Vermont Public Radio they were stopped in a routine check a few miles away from the U.S.-Canada border, according to Metro News. The immigrant rights group Migrant Justice said they were arrested as they were returning to the farm where they work and live in Franklin County. More than two dozen protesters on Monday showed support for two immigrant dairy farmers arrested after marching to a Ben & Jerry's factory to call for better pay and living conditions on farms that provide milk to the ice cream maker. Protesters demonstrated Monday afternoon outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in St. We were there to denounce the arrest of Esau and Yesenia and to call on ICE to use their discretion to release them back to their families, back to their community so they can continue to live and work in Vermont and continue to raise their voice for their dignity and human rights, said Will Lambek, an organizer for Migrant Justice. Albans and in the morning at a correctional facility in South Burlington where Hernandez-Ramos was being held. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

joe jonas: Even though the MMVAs built their reputation on crazy antics over flashy accolades, this year lacked any sort of iconic moments that would rival Lady Gaga's flaming bustier or Avril Lavigne half-mooning the audience, according to CTV. The closest viewers got to any tantalizing content was a pot reference from Jonas as he shared his knowledge of Canadian cannabis culture shortly after the show started. The Brampton, Ont.-raised singer joined co-host Joe Jonas to set the Toronto event in motion, but everything that followed seemed especially scripted. This time next year it will be completely legal to be blem for real, Jonas said, tipping his hat to Drake lyrics that popularized the slang for getting high. He hosted eight years ago with his brothers. Jonas is familiar with working the boisterous crowd at the MMVAs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

kilometres northeast: In fact, on June 8, Pinawa hosted seven delegates from Wenzhou for a jam-packed, two-day introduction to the area, showcasing the community's natural beauty and economic opportunity, according to CBC. They very much loved Pinawa, Skinner said. The Manitoba community, 110 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg at the western boundary of Whiteshell Provincial Park, is home to about 1,500 people but Mayor Blair Skinner said that doesn't mean it can't relate to much larger cities like, say, Wenzhou, China home to around 10 million people. Rock 'n' Roll Fisherman' aims to get Manitobans hooked on angling Dream trips to Churchill dashed by rail shutdown The delegates were entrepreneurs with expertise on real estate, health care and the electronics industry, and they met with the Pinawa and Steinbach Chambers of Commerce, North Forge Fabrication Lab in Winnipeg and the Food Development Centre at the University of Manitoba. This is a new opportunity for them, which they were keen to explore. They're very keen to explore opportunities in the North American market, and generally they have worked in the Vancouver and Toronto area, but never in Manitoba, Skinner said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

language services: Nova Scotia had a huge influx of immigrants last year blowing previous years' stats out of the water and that included welcoming about 1,200 Syrian refugees, according to The Chronicle Herald. In response, Mills says, ISANS launched a new site to promote their expansion of language services. ISANS executive director Gerry Mills says ISANS has continued to grow after their nomination for a Now! Nova Scotia Good News Award. They've also been busy developing new employment bridging programs to support the needs of the increased number of refugees the province received in 2016. They served 4,972 clients 1,969 refugees their business development team helped immigrants open 109 new businesses, their employment services team helped 768 immigrants secure employment, and their language services team provide language training to 1,249 clients. By the numbers, ISANS has had an incredibly successful year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

letter offering: But he said a case CBC recently uncovered in Saskatchewan is the first time on record someone was caught as he put it green-handed, according to CBC. In an undercover investigation, CBC's iTeam recorded an immigration consultant offering to pay a Prince Albert, Sask., business owner cash in exchange for a letter offering a Chinese national a job. It's almost the stuff of immigration legendary myth that there are envelopes of cash being passed around for offers of employment in Canada, said the Vancouver-based lawyer and immigration policy analyst. Cash-for-jobs immigration consultant connected to Sask. government-backed Chinese megamall And it may, in fact, be part of a larger scam. According to Reid, Sui told her his immigration consulting company, Vstar International, would pay the salary and benefits of a would-be Chinese immigrant for three months of work if she simply provided a job offer. It sounds pretty sketchy and something just can't be quite legal with the whole process.'- Barb Reid, owner, Prince Albert Fabricland Last month, a man named Bill Sui dropped by Fabricland in Prince Albert and told owner Barb Reid his company was looking for Canadian jobs to offer to Chinese people wanting to immigrate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

monday morning: One elderly man died and 11 were injured in the incident which had chilling accounts from witnesses who said the attacker laughed and shouted You Muslims deserve this, according to Globe and Mail. It was the fourth terrorist attack in the last four months and the third in London involving men slamming vans into pedestrians. The latest crisis to hit the country came early Monday morning when a man drove a van into a crowd of Muslims who had just left a mosque in London after praying. And it came as the city is still recovering from a fire at the Grenfell Tower social-housing complex in west London last Wednesday, which has killed at least 79 people and called into question the actions of civic leaders who ignored repeated concerns about the building's safety for years. People are scared, said Ferhat Laichoui as he stood next to the Finsbury Mosque, one of two in the north London neighbourhood where the attack occurred. London mosque attack What we know so far about the Finsbury Park terrorism incident In photos Van rams Muslim worshippers leaving London mosque As people across the U.K. struggled to comprehend the latest terror strike, many of those living near the mosque decried the lack of national leadership and wondered why their country was lurching from crisis to crisis. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

newcomer friends: Immigrants often live in the shadows of society, according to CBC. New cooking series teaches newcomers about Island ingredients'Very specific to their businesses' Newcomer Entrepreneurship Program includes industry experts A group of newcomer friends are hoping to change that, with the help of a new website created on P.E.I., which highlights immigrant success stories. Adapting to a new language, culture and even climate can be a challenge. We thought that it would be important because when people can actually see what immigrants actually go through behind the scenes they'll have a much better understanding of how life is for them, said Alkarim Bhalesha, one of the website's creators. It was launched by a group of friends who came from India to study and work in P.E.I. Gagandeep Sehgal, Vimal Ramaka, and Bhalesha all work in the IT sector. Highlighting positive stories The website, called Namaste World, is a place where immigrant success stories are being celebrated. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

peoples johnston: The better country we desire is, above all, a more inclusive one that supports, encourages and acknowledges the contributions of all peoples, including indigenous peoples, according to Globe and Mail. Johnston was presiding over a ceremony in which Gord Downie and 28 others were honoured for their work in raising awareness of indigenous issues. The Governor General prefaced his apology by saying all of Canada's inhabitants should be encouraged to create a better Canada. Downie, wearing his trademark feathered hat and weathered denim jacket, stumbled slightly and then embraced Johnston before being inducted as a member of the Order of Canada at the Rideau Hall ceremony. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the dignitaries in attendance and applauded as indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle was named an officer of the order. The singer and social activist, diagnosed last year with an incurable form of brain cancer, was being recognized for his efforts to bring attention to the history of residential schools and to advance the cause of reconciliation. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

politics program: David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous Peoples as immigrants as he bestowed honours on 29 people -- including the frontman of the Tragically Hip -- for their efforts in furthering indigenous causes, according to CTV. Johnston told the investiture ceremony he misspoke when he said during a CBC Radio interview aired Saturday that the roots of Canadian immigration extend all the way back to include indigenous people. Gen. The comments, aired on CBC's politics program The House,' touched off a flurry of criticism on social media, where some listeners complained that Johnston's remarks reflected a deep-seated colonial mentality. Indigenous Peoples are the original peoples of this land. Let me apologize for not expressing myself correctly on this matter recently, Johnston told Monday's gathering, which followed an apologetic tweet of his own earlier in the day. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shock doctrine: She wrote No Logo in 1999 about corporate branding, and now we see a Trump presidency a brand more than an office used to make private money out of electoral power, according to Toronto Star. And then she wrote 2007's The Shock Doctrine about disasters used as shocks to the economic system that allow privatization and neo-liberal austerity to sneak in when citizens are in no shape to fight back. Cole Bennetts / GETTY IMAGES By Heather Mallick Columnist Mon., June 19, 2017 What is to be done Naomi Klein must know. Look at the world, fully shocked. Every day with Donald Trump as U.S. president brings a new shock, sometimes several, some from his tweets alone. Her new book, written in haste as befits our times, is No Is Not Enough, intended as a handbook for those needing context on the Trump-directed catastrophe, how it will evolve and what to do about it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

street interviews: He was 92, according to CTV. Early in his career, Dana wrote jokes for Don Adams and Steve Allen, on whose show he served as head writer and a member of the performing troupe. Dana died Thursday at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, according to Emerson College, his alma mater. Born William Szathmary and a Massachusetts native of Hungarian-Jewish descent, Dana first appeared as Mexican immigrant Jimenez in a 1959 edition of The Steve Allen Show. Introducing himself in broken English, Jose Jimenez cracked up the studio audience and convinced Dana that he had a hit on his hands. It was for one of the show's Man on the Street interviews conducted by fellow cast member Pat Harrington Jr. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

summer camp: The walkout happened Thursday during intermission, The Laramie Boomerang reported, according to Metro News. It wasn't clear how many students attending the Native American Summer Institute at the campus in Laramie walked out of the show. The University of Wyoming is warning audiences about offensive material in a travelling musical after Native American high school students walked out of a performance of The Fantasticks. The 1960 musical, which is about two neighbouring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud, contains a scene in which characters dress up as and villainize Native Americans. The walkout prompted criticism from UW's United Multicultural Council and a boycott by another summer camp. Attendees said they were also shocked at the casual use of the word rape in the musical's dialogue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

support services: Living in Jamaica I got a sense of just existing and not living, he said, adding, Jamaica is pretty homophobic, according to Toronto Star. Durrant, 34, is one of many LGBTQ refugees the 519, a City of Toronto agency that offers support services for the LGBTQ community, has helped settle in Canada and escape persecution in their home countries. Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star By Azzura Lalani Staff Reporter Mon., June 19, 2017 When Gregg Durrant left his home of Jamaica and came to Toronto as a refugee just over two years ago, he finally felt safe. Between April of last year and March this year, the organization has helped about 1,238 refugees. I was never out in Jamaica, because I was aware of the consequences of being out, said Durrant. And compared to the first quarter of 2016, the first quarter of this year has seen a 71 per cent increase in the number of newcomers it's assisted. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

terry pedwell: David Johnston, shown here in a 2013 file photo, said during a CBC Radio interview over the weekend that the roots of Canadian immigration extend all the way back to include Indigenous people, according to Toronto Star. PATRICK DOYLE / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Johnston bestowed honours during a ceremony in which frontman of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and 28 others were honoured for their work in raising awareness of Indigenous issues. Gen. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Terry Pedwell The Canadian Press Mon., June 19, 2017 OTTAWA Gov. David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous peoples as immigrants as he bestowed honours on 29 people including the frontman of the Tragically Hip for their efforts in furthering Indigenous causes. Gen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trudeau liberals: Support Karl on Patreon today for as little as 1 per month!A year ago, the Trudeau Liberals were still new to power, and yet they seemed to be slipping into the arrogant habits for which they had fervently criticized their Conservative predecessors, according to Rabble. In Opposition, the Liberals had castigated the Harper government for its contempt for parliamentary democracy. Please consider supporting his work with a monthly donation. Liberals pointed to the Conservatives' use of voluminous omnibus bills, which bundled all kinds of disparate and often unrelated new laws together, and frequent resort to closure to cut off debate. Late last spring, Justin Trudeau's government introduced a draconian measure to force-feed its legislative program through Parliament, with scant chance for Opposition input. Then, less than a year into their own majority mandate, they were resorting to similar tactics. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

body i: But she often wears a scarf and long-sleeve shirts to hide the scars all over her body, according to CBC. I didn't remember anything. In some ways Maryam is like many typical teenage girls she likes to wear pretty dresses, jewellery and nail polish. I just remember being in a hospital and in shock, she said. She has had 12 reconstructive surgeries since then, and will need many more in Winnipeg. Maryam suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body after her home was bombed in January 2015. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

countries work: While other countries work on bans and build walls, we wait for immigrants at airports with teddy bears and parkas, according to Toronto Star. Before we get too smug about our treatment of immigrants, though, we should remember it wasn't so long ago that our approach was not so different from that being used around the world today. Mark Blinch / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Jamison Steeve Sun., June 18, 2017 For years, and especially recently, the way Canada deals with and accepts newcomers has given this country a feeling of pride. And there is more that can be done to improve the lives of newcomers to Canada and maximize the benefits for this country. Our new working paper, Immigration in Ontario Achieving best outcomes for newcomers and the economy, is an attempt to add quantitative evidence to the growing debate on the economic contribution of immigrations to Ontario and Canada. As a result of many global forces, immigration has become a hot topic here and abroad. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

european union: The country next door is Greece, the butt of a continued economic kicking from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, according to CBC. For almost a decade, the big boys have demanded austerity from Greece, causing economy misery for its citizens. Along with the next-door veto, the country also faces rampant corruption, nasty nationalism and even Russian meddling. But Greece still has the power to cause pain to its smaller next-door neighbour. Alexander the Great Greece says the country that calls itself Macedonia is usurping a name and a history that belongs to Greece. Greece is both a member of the European Union and of NATO. For years the country that calls itself Macedonia has wanted to join both organizations but can't. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

francois vaudreuil: Vachon has been a member of the CSD for 23 years and since 2015 served as director of professional services for the Federation of Metallurgy, Mining and Chemicals, according to CTV. The new leader said he hopes to promote the involvement of young people, women and minorities in the union. On Saturday, Luc Vachon became the fifth president of the CSD, the fourth-largest union federation in Quebec. He added that access to training will remain a priority, as well as professional development. Established in 1972, the CSD represents 70,000 workers in several different industries. Vachon's predecessor, Francois Vaudreuil, had served as CSD leader for two decades but announced his retirement several weeks ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mandela park: They're asking that the city give them more protection from deportation threats, and easier access to a range of services, according to CTV. In February, Montreal's city council voted unanimously to become a sanctuary city, one that would offer shelter, housing, and access to food banks for immigrants without status. For those at a weekend rally held at Mandela Park in Cote-des-Neiges, these wings are a symbol of the ability to travel anywhere, without borders or restrictions something that undocumented migrants within the city are unable to do. Montreal is only the fourth city in Canada to do so a step in the right direction, migrants say, but there are still strides to be made in the city's handling of immigration issues. Despite the initial welcoming image projected by Canada to the hundreds of migrants crossing the border into Canada via the US, some people are growing disillusioned with it. They're pushing for Montreal to be more generally accepting of undocumented migrants, providing them with additional access to health care and work permits. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mckenzie towne: Personally, I never got a good feeling about him, said Kara Stone, whose daughter attends elementary school with Williamson's daughter, according to CTV. He rubbed me the wrong way, kind of creeped me out. News of the allegations against Jeffrey Williamson, a 42-year-old father, quickly spread throughout McKenzie Towne, the southeast community where the accused resides. I didn't know what he was doing with his phone all the time. Scared that this is happening.so close to home, I think, is the biggest thing. Stone says she would encounter Williamson and his daughter at the park or walking around the neighbourhood on a regular basis and she's troubled by the allegations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

page report: IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS OF CANADA REGULATORY COUNCIL By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sun., June 18, 2017 Concerned about the prevalence of unlicensed immigration consultants and what MPs say is the industry's inability to self-regulate, a parliamentary committee is recommending Ottawa scrap the existing regulatory body and take over the policing of the profession, according to Toronto Star. Paid immigration and refugee consulting should be restricted to lawyers in good standing with provincial law societies and consultants registered with the federal government, said the immigration committee in a 60-page report released Friday. Since then the number of licensed consultants has increased from 1,700 to 4,000. The current framework does not provide adequate oversight, the parliamentary citizenship and immigration committee said in the report. It is not the first time Ottawa is reviewing the profession. There are a number of issues with the current framework and more remains to be done to ensure that individuals coming or immigrating to Canada do not fall victim to the abuses of unscrupulous consultants, and that the integrity of our immigration system is not diminished. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

regina: Yamauchi grew up in Japan and now lives in the Queen City, according to CBC. He said he was attracted to the slower pace and work-life balance in the smaller Canadian city. The President of the Regina Japanese Canadian Club is organizing a Japanese summer festival called Matsuri at the University of Regina this weekend to help people in the area learn more about Japanese culture. President of Regina Japanese Canadian Club Koreto Yamauchi with CBC-Radio's Shauna Powers. I realized there are a lot of people who are interested in Japanese culture, Yamauchi said. Ryan Sanderson/CBC News It's not only about sushi' While he said he loves Regina, he still misses some aspects of the life he knew back home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

substance abuse: NICHOLAS KEUNG / TORONTO STAR Order this photo By Nicholas Keung Immigration reporter Sun., June 18, 2017 Detention facilities should allow inmates to make overseas calls and must crack down on drug smuggling into jails, a coroner's inquest has recommended, according to Toronto Star. Those were two of the six recommendations the jury made at the inquest in the death of Francisco Romero Astorga, an immigration detainee suffering from depression and substance abuse. Supplied photo Esteban Romero Astorga, brother of Francisco Romero Astorga, says after his brother's first trip to Canada he couldn't stop talking about what a great county Canada was. The three-woman, two-man panel did not make any recommendations on the detention practices of the Canada Border Services Agency as the coroner's office restricted the scope of the inquiry to the events after Astorga was arrested and held at the Maplehurst Correctional Centre, a maximum security detention facility in Milton. Astorga, a 39-year-old Chilean, was held in custody for an immigration violation for 59 days and died of an overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine on March 13, 2016 while in custody. The border agency uses provincial jails to house detainees when there is an overflow at its own holding centres or when a detainee poses dangers to others. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.