canada i: But history is finally being considered from other perspectives, including stories from Indigenous folks and racialized immigrants to Canada, according to NOW Magazine. I looked up Canada Reads contenders from past years and browsed Toronto Public Library records to compile this list of books, which I hope will urge you to question the stories you have been told, and seek out the ones that have been kept from you.FICTIONThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline Jully Black wrote an article about her experience on Canada Reads, and in her own words, The Marrow Thieves is the story of quiet genocide that Indigenous peoples and their supporters often get criticized and harassed for talking about. Much of that history is packed with myths and lies, and it's told from a colonialist perspective. This is a futuristic story about survival and healing, love and longing. She moves through Nova Scotia and eventually, back to Africa. The Book Of Negroes by Lawrence Hill This fictional account features a strong female protagonist who is taken from Africa in 1755, enslaved in North America and then finds freedom. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

city elections: Giving that community a political voice makes sense, says Ashvan Wal, a Canadian permanent resident living in Vancouver, according to Toronto Star. We pay taxes just as citizens do, we're contributing members of the society, we volunteer, we work, we pay for city services like community centres, schools, salaries, said the 20-year old. If passed, the motion on notice would direct the city to ask the B.C. government, which has jurisdiction over city elections, to grant Canadian permanent residents the right to vote at a municipal level. If our money is good enough, if we're good enough to work, then why are we not good enough to be included in important decisions that affect our lives Article Continued Below Wal participated in a Vancouver Foundation initiative called Lost VotesYVR last year that pushed for voter rights for permanent residents. There were 60,000 permanent residents living in Vancouver as of 2011 and about 10,000 more permanent residents arrive in Vancouver every year, according to Statistics Canada. Her family, who immigrated to Vancouver in 2010, has applied for Canadian citizenship. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ford: An additional 25% are non-identifying fans of Ford Nation, while 51% rejected the label, according to Rabble. In total, then, 30% of Ontario either labels itself as part of Ford Nation or is sympathetic to it. We find 5% of Ontarians would explicitly label themselves as members of Ford Nation. Ford Nation skews male and older, with few women under 30 identifying with the label. A greater proportion of Toronto and GTA residents fall into Ford Nation than those from other regions, but this group spans the province. Past PC voters and voters who self identify being on the right of the political spectrum are more likely to be part of Ford Nation than others. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

gavin wright: Patrick Stein, Gavin Wright and Curtis Allen were convicted of one count of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and one count of conspiracy against civil rights, according to The Chronicle Herald. Wright was convicted of a charge of lying to the FBI. Sentencing is set for June 27. Three Kansas militia members were convicted Wednesday of plotting to bomb a mosque and apartment complex housing Somali refugees, an attack thwarted by another member of the group who tipped off federal authorities about escalating threats of violence. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions called the verdicts a significant victory against domestic terrorism and hate crimes. That's not just illegal it's immoral and unacceptable, and we're not going to stand for it. The defendants in this case acted with clear premeditation in an attempt to kill people on the basis of their religion and national origin, Sessions said in a news release. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

justices concerns: Conviction for a crime of violence makes deportation a virtual certainty for an immigrant, no matter how long he has lived in the United States, Justice Elena Kagan wrote in her opinion for the court, according to The Chronicle Herald. The decision is a loss for President Donald Trump's administration, which has emphasized stricter enforcement of immigration law. The court's 5-4 decision in an unusual alignment in which new Justice Neil Gorsuch joined the four liberal justices concerns a catchall provision of immigration law that defines what makes a crime violent. In this case, President Barack Obama's administration took the same position in the Supreme Court in defence of the challenged provision. He ended by saying Keep America Safe! With the four other conservative justices in dissent, it was the vote of Trump-appointee Gorsuch that was decisive in striking down the provision at issue. President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday evening that the court's decision means that Congress must close loopholes that block the removal of dangerous criminal aliens, including aggravated felons. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nikki glaser: Noah, star of The Daily Show, will host two galas on the same night, according to CTV. The festival will have galas over five evenings at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. Organizers say Haddish, who skyrocketed to fame in last year's film Girls Trip, will host a gala featuring comedians and special guests on July 28. Other performers in the lineup include Jo Koy, Jimmy Carr, and previously announced Kevin Hart. The Nasty Show, hosted by Robert Kelly, will include Brad Williams, Nikki Glaser, Mike Britt, Ms. Names added to The Ethnic Show lineup include Francisco Ramos and Matteo Lane, with special guest Orny Adams. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

province deal: We've been proposing solutions and tonight there was a real openness for solutions, according to CTV. A working group has been struck to reach an agreement on how Quebec will be reimbursed for 146 million in unanticipated costs it says it has shouldered as a result of the influx of border crossers last year. Following a meeting of the ad hoc intergovernmental task force on irregular migration in Ottawa, Quebec Immigration Minister David Heurtel said he felt some progress had finally been made on measures he has been calling for to help his province deal with mounting pressures caused by the spike in irregular migrants. A triage system will be also set up to ask asylum seekers arriving in Quebec where in Canada they are ultimately hoping to stay - something Heurtel said he has also been pushing for. For those who want to stay, work permits are now being issued faster thanks to a recent cut in wait times. He wants Ottawa to help those aiming to settle outside of Quebec to get where they want to go. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

refugee crisis: In 2017, Quebec received roughly 25,000 asylum seekers who entered from legal and illegal border crossings, representing half of the total in Canada, according to Toronto Star. Read more Quebec preparing for up to 400 asylum seekers a day at the U.S. border this summer Article Continued Below Opinion There's nothing illegal' about asylum seekers So far this year, 6,074 people have entered the province from the United States triple the number of people compared with the same period in 2017. On Wednesday, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said Ottawa's response to his request for assistance on the refugee crisis reflects a complete ignorance of what's going on at the border between his province and New York state. Quebec has asked Ottawa for a plan on how to manage the influx of people and has requested additional funds to cover the 146 million in unprecedented expenses the province paid in 2017, when the crisis began. react-empty 142 In a written response to Quebec's request, federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen seemed to chastise the province for its current handling of asylum seekers. This risks creating delays at the border and triggering an unacceptable humanitarian situation. While last summer, Quebec was operating 13 temporary shelters to welcome asylum seekers, I have noticed that only four are currently available, he said in his letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Canadian Press. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

research: Basically, we're looking to learn which molecules change in our bodies after exercise and which molecules transmit the benefits to the organs and tissues that aren't directly involved in physical activity, said Dr, according to CTV. Tuomo Rankinen, an associate professor at Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and co-leader of Pennington's share of the study. Decades of research have shown that exercise is good for people, but scientists don't know what's going on at the body's most basic level. Pennington is among 12 universities and institutions working together to study 2,400 sedentary adults and 300 who work out at least four hours a week. Forty per cent of the sedentary people will be chosen at random for four hours a week of supervised endurance training, 40 per cent for supervised resistance training and the rest will be assigned to remain couch potatoes. They'll be looking for people from a variety of racial and ethnic groups. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trump tweeted: Read more California rejects border duties for National Guard troops Trump administration sues California to block its sanctuary laws Article Continued Below Trump tweeted There is a Revolution going on in California, according to Toronto Star. Soooo many Sanctuary areas want OUT of this ridiculous, crime infested & breeding concept. Trump's morning tweet was his latest salvo at the nation's most populous state, whose laws the president and his administration contend are too friendly to undocumented immigrants. Jerry Brown is trying to back out of the National Guard at the Border, but the people of the State are not happy. Last month, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to block three California laws, which among other things, restrict how state businesses and law enforcement agencies can co-operate with immigration authorities. Want Security & Safety NOW! Trump claimed that there is now a Revolution going on in California and that many residents have come to agree with him about the dangers of the policies of the state and local jurisdictions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

video evidence: We must confront the implications, according to Rabble. On Friday, the court heard several hours of video evidence showing Alexandre Bissonnette eventually opening up to a police officer about why he committed the deadly attack. His own words now strongly suggest otherwise. I was watching TV and I learned that the Canadian government was going to take more refugees, you know, who couldn't go to the United States, and they were coming here, Mr. I saw that and I, like, lost my mind. Bissonnette explained. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mongol expansion: Terrified by the ruthless hordes, most of the Russian princes surrender their lands on enemy terms, according to NOW Magazine. The invaders pillage and burn down cities, flooding Russian soil with blood, until a Ryazan swordsman Evpaty Kolovrat stands in their way. Mid-13th-century Russia is fragmented into principalities that fall one by one before the westward Mongol expansion led by Batu Khan. Kolovrat leads a detachment of several hundred brave souls to avenge his love, his people, and his homeland. The legendary warrior's name forever remains in his people's memory, and his heroic feat lives on in the annals of history. Kolovrat's courage is so astounding, even Batu Khan himself is humbled by it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ball: Elizabeth Ball who argued it was a gift to vote and a privilege that comes with being and becoming a Canadian citizen.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver Park Board doubles down on doobies at Sunset Beach Fancy a walk down Electric Alley' Design concept for Arbutus Greenway released Rio Theatre crowdfunding campaign makes history Vancouver police roll out new electronic ticketing technologyrelated Task force recommends sweeping changes for 2018 civic election Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in the next civic election Does ballot order matter in elections Coming to Canada and becoming a citizen is highly coveted all around the world, she told council, according to Vancouver Courier. There are reasons why it's coveted because we are a civilized society with rules, and those rules allow us all to live together in a relatively happy way. The vote, however, didn't come without some reservations from NPA Coun. Ball said the motion brought forward by Vision Vancouver Coun. She requested city staff provide an analysis and legal opinion of what changing voting requirements would mean for the municipal election. Andrea Reimer to allow permanent residents to vote didn't outline the responsibilities of becoming a Canadian citizen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

design concept: Before the flash of The Hulkster, the electricity of The Rock and the foul-mouth of Stone Cold, all Sammartino required to become wrestling's biggest box office draw was a pair of tights, boots and an honest promo that made fans believe in the most illegitimate of sports.article continues below Trending Stories Fancy a walk down Electric Alley' Design concept for Arbutus Greenway released Vancouver Park Board doubles down on doobies at Sunset Beach Vancouver police looking for dash cam footage following Granville Street crashNPA president demands apology from municipal affairs minister Sammartino, professional wrestling's Living Legend and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died, according to Vancouver Courier. He was 82. The son of Italian immigrants, Bruno Sammartino fled the Nazis as a child and built a career beating a string of bad guys that thrilled fans and made him reign as the conscientious champ for more than a decade. One of the finest men I knew, in life and in business, WWE chairman Vince McMahon said. He will be missed. Bruno Sammartino proved that hard work can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

marginalized communities: Life within marginalized communities is difficult on the best days, but things get exponentially more complicated when you're living with HIV. Maintaining stable employment while accessing critical healthcare resources and raising a healthy family would be nearly impossible without help, according to NOW Magazine. Celebrating a 30-year anniversary, Fife House is the largest provider of housing and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Toronto Area. Dozens of Toronto restaurants are set to donate a portion of their gross proceeds from evening sales on April 25 to support people and families living with HIV/AIDS. Full information here. These services can range from accessing housing or crisis intervention services, to basic assistance for refugee claims and a variety of legal issues. This spring will bring about the construction of a new housing initiative, which will transform the former Casey House hospital for HIV/AIDS care into 20 rooms of transitional housing. As one of Toronto's first points of contact with underprivileged communities, Fife House has grown significantly over its decades-long evolution and now serves hundreds of residents and clients through outreach and housing programs. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rights wright: Patrick Stein, Gavin Wright and Curtis Allen were convicted of one count of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and one count of conspiracy against civil rights, according to Vancouver Courier. Wright was convicted of a charge of lying to the FBI. Sentencing is set for June 27.article continues below Trending Stories Fancy a walk down Electric Alley' Design concept for Arbutus Greenway released Vancouver Park Board doubles down on doobies at Sunset Beach Vancouver police looking for dash cam footage following Granville Street crash Vancouver council pushes province to allow permanent residents right to voteU.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions called the verdicts a significant victory against domestic terrorism and hate crimes. Three Kansas militia members were convicted Wednesday of plotting to bomb a mosque and apartment complex housing Somali refugees, an attack thwarted by another member of the group who tipped off federal authorities about escalating threats of violence. The defendants in this case acted with clear premeditation in an attempt to kill people on the basis of their religion and national origin, Sessions said in a news release. Defence attorneys declined to comment following the verdict. That's not just illegal it's immoral and unacceptable, and we're not going to stand for it. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

abousfian abdelrazik: Abdelrazik, 56, came from Africa as a refugee in 1990 and attained Canadian citizenship five years later, according to Vancouver Courier. He was arrested, but not charged, during a 2003 visit to see his ailing mother in Sudan. The federal government recently nixed the planned mediation sessions in the case of Abousfian Abdelrazik just before they were to begin, said lawyer Paul Champ, who has fought on behalf of his client for years.article continues below Trending Stories Rio Theatre crowdfunding campaign makes history Is rapid transit in Delta on horizon Court orders closure of Vancouver sex shop Police seek accused 'sugar daddy' scammer Champ accused the government Tuesday of shelving the prospect of a resolution with Abdelrazik over political blowback from a multimillion-dollar settlement in a lawsuit filed by Toronto-born Omar Khadr. While in Sudanese custody, he was interrogated by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service about suspected extremist links. He denies involvement in terrorism and seeks financial compensation and an apology from the federal government for his prolonged ordeal in Sudan. Abdelrazik claims he was tortured by Sudanese intelligence officials during two periods of detention, but Canada says it knew nothing of the alleged abuse. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

atlantic canadians: As a recruitment professional, I want to see our young people stay in the region as much as countless other Atlantic Canadians who lament the move west for opportunity mentality, according to The Chronicle Herald. To limit the conversation to retention ignores strategies that offer local organizations distinct market advantages while growing our economy. The premise being that there simply aren't enough millennials entering through the front door to replace the retirees exiting out the back door. In a global economy, organizations do not need to halt operations due to limited local resources. Attracting people is a more important and more complex endeavour than sourcing inputs, such as raw materials or machinery. Rather, successful organizations look to the world to find the necessary resources and determine how best to acquire them. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

businesses: There are many ways that business in our region can make investments with the intention that a return will follow, according to The Chronicle Herald. Sometimes it is in research and development related to new product. Businesses highlighted in the next few pages are investing in Nova Scotia from reimagining the future of a province that is accessible, to taking advantage of the untapped opportunities that the ocean sector may provide, or to simply supporting one another as members of a community. With other businesses it is an investment in a physical space, through new facilities or equipment. It's the latter that holds the most significant and immediate opportunity for our region. And with others, it is investment in people new and diverse talent that can create value for both customers and shareholders through capability, ingenuity and good old-fashioned service. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

changes fall: Advocates and critics say, however, they are disappointed the proposed changes fall short of a full repeal of the excessive medical demand clause, and that people with disabilities continue to be viewed as liabilities, according to Toronto Star. A full repeal was recommended by a parliamentary immigration committee in a study released in December. The change will be made as part of the government's inclusive agenda. On Monday, federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced that he will update the 40-year-old policy that bars prospective immigrants deemed medically inadmissible to Canada, with new criteria of medical demand for immigration assessment taking effect on June 1. The proposed changes will raise the cost threshold for medical inadmissibility to three times that level, or 19,965, and remove references to special education, social and vocational services and personal support services needed by the applicants. Vote now Under current law, medical demand is found to be excessive if it exceeds the average annual health-care costs for a Canadian, which is estimated at 6,655. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

emeline b: Under the current regime, immigration applicants whose annual medical costs would exceed 6,655 the average annual cost for a Canadian are considered too expensive, according to Toronto Star. The changes, which triple the threshold, to 19,965, come into effect on June 1. The Immigration Act will be amended to decrease the number of people found medically inadmissible to Canada. The announcement was seen as a victory for some families in B.C. whose applications had been denied because of the old rules. Article Continued Below In 2017, her application for permanent residency for her and her 12-year-old son, Laurence, whom she had been forced to leave behind in the Philippines, was denied. Emeline B., who requested anonymity due to an ongoing immigration application, is a single mother from the Philippines who came to the country eight years ago under the live-in caregiver program. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

government tuesday: Champ accused the government Tuesday of shelving the prospect of a resolution with Abdelrazik over political blowback from a multimillion-dollar settlement in a lawsuit filed by Toronto-born Omar Khadr, according to The Chronicle Herald. Abdelrazik, 56, came from Africa as a refugee in 1990 and attained Canadian citizenship five years later. The federal government recently nixed the planned mediation sessions in the case of Abousfian Abdelrazik just before they were to begin, said lawyer Paul Champ, who has fought on behalf of his client for years. He was arrested, but not charged, during a 2003 visit to see his ailing mother in Sudan. Abdelrazik claims he was tortured by Sudanese intelligence officials during two periods of detention, but Canada says it knew nothing of the alleged abuse. While in Sudanese custody, he was interrogated by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service about suspected extremist links. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

inflatable boat: But that guilt in my heart, I will take it to my grave, according to CTV. Kurdi gave her brother Abdullah nearly 5,000 to pay smugglers to take him and his family from Turkey to Greece, after the Turkish government would not grant them the exit visas they needed to enter Canada as refugees. I was trying to help my family, Tima Kurdi, who is based in Coquitlam, B.C., said in an interview with CTV's Your Morning. Their September 2015 journey across the Mediterranean ended in tragedy after the flimsy inflatable boat sank in rough seas. The images of Alan, wearing a red T-shirt, blue shorts and black shoes, and lying face-down in the surf, sparked outcry around the world. Eleven refugees died, including Abdullah's wife, Rehanna, and his two young boys, Ghalib and Alan. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

myanmar citizens: It was granted to 8,490 Myanmar citizens and 51 foreigners, according to CTV. A statement from presidential spokesman Zaw Thay said those released included the aged, people in ill health and drug offenders. The amnesty, announced Tuesday, coincided with Myanmar's traditional New Year. None was individually named. The releases were to take place at prisons nationwide. It also said 36 of those freed had been listed as political prisoners by the independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

record: The 44-year-old native of Nepal holds the world record for summits of Everest by a woman and plans to return this month for what has become an annual expedition to the top of the world, according to CTV. My body knows that I have already been this high. Even so, she has done it a record eight times -- and hopes to outdo herself yet again. It's like a computer. My body knows the high altitude. It figures it out very quickly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

vote: The vote was 5-4, with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch joining the court's four more liberal members to form a bare majority, which was a first, according to Toronto Star. Gorsuch wrote that the law crossed a constitutional line. The decision will limit the Trump administration's efforts to deport people convicted of some kinds of crimes. Vague laws, he wrote in a concurring opinion, invite arbitrary power. His vote in Tuesday's case was not entirely surprising, though, as he has a skepticism of vague laws that do not give people affected by them adequate notice of what they prohibit. Read more In 7 months on U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch has been just what conservatives hoped for and what liberals feared Article Continued Below Gorsuch had voted with the court's conservative majority in February in a different immigration case, one that ruled that people held in immigration detention, sometimes for years, are not entitled to periodic hearings to decide whether they may be released on bail. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.