clause chris: Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau joined 23 other Toronto-area Liberal MPs who urged Ontario MPPs to reject Premier Doug Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause, according to Toronto Star. Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS We believe MPPs elected in Toronto have a responsibility to defend the city, its democratic institutions, and the rights of citizens to a free and fair municipal election. In a statement obtained by the Star, all 25 federal MPs from the city of Toronto called on all provincial MPPs to defeat Ford's legislation tabled Wednesday at Queen's Park, calling the premier's resort to s. 33 the notwithstanding clause never before invoked by Ontario heavy-handed and disrespectful. The people of Toronto deserve nothing less. The correct response to a court decision one disagrees with is to appeal. They quoted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's declaration that the Liberal party will always defend the Charter and said but this is not a partisan issue noting former prime minister Brian Mulroney, premiers and municipal leaders of all political stripes have denounced Ford's triggering of the notwithstanding clause. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

community group: Ibrahim Ali, 28, was publicly identified Monday as the man accused of killing her, according to CTV. He has been charged with first-degree murder. Shen was found dead in a park in Burnaby, B.C., in July 2017, 90 minutes after her mother reported her missing. Who is Ibrahim Ali Ali arrived in Canada with relatives in early 2017 as a Syrian refugee. Andrew's-Wesley United Church in Vancouver. He was sponsored by a community group and the St. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

expulsion test: Couillard told Legault his expulsion test is making people across the province afraid of you, according to CTV. Quebecers are tired of you giving them lessons, Legault responded. Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault defended his controversial position, telling his opponents, why should someone fail a test if they can take French classes for free While the debate earlier saw Philippe Couillard have to defend his government's cuts to education and health care, the Liberal leader went on the attack on the politically charged immigration issue. Couillard said he would maintain annual immigration levels at about 50,000 people, saying Quebec needs workers due to labour shortages across the province. If they can't pass the test after three years, they will have to leave, Legault said. Legault wants to reduce immigration to the province by 20 per cent year, or by roughly 10,000 people, in order to better integrate them and to ensure there are enough services to help them learn to speak French. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

latin: For years newcomers tended to be from Latin America, but a Brookings Institution analysis of that data shows that 41 per cent of the people who said they arrived since 2010 came from Asia, while 39 per cent were from Latin America, according to Toronto Star. About 45 per cent were college educated, the analysis found, compared with about 30 per cent of those who came between 2000 and 2009. The Census Bureau's figures for 2017 confirm a major shift in who is coming to the United States. An envelope containing a 2018 census letter. We think of immigrants as being low-skilled workers from Latin America, but for recent arrivals that's much less the case. Michelle R. Smith/Associated Pre / Michelle R. Smith/Associated Pre This is quite different from what we had thought, said William H. Frey, the senior demographer at the Brookings Institution who conducted the analysis. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

minority group: In this image made from video, a suspect is arrested by policemen after he allegedly drove an SUV into a crowd in Hengyang, China, according to Toronto Star. AP That appeared to rule out terrorism, although vehicles have previously been used in attacks blamed on militant Muslim separatists from the Uighur ethnic minority group. The Hengyang city government said the suspect in the case had previous convictions for crimes including drug trafficking, theft and assault and, acting alone, had sought to get revenge on society. Police identified the suspect as 54-year-old Yang Zanyun from Hengyang's Hengdong county in the largely agricultural province of Hunan. The SUV apparently appeared without warning, jumping the curb before plowing into the crowd. Tuesday night's attack happened in a public square where Chinese typically gather to dance in groups or enjoy the cool evening breezes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

cooker: But they can relate to each other this season, according to Vancouver Courier. Coming off challenging seasons, Tatar and Alzner both are in the same pressure cooker that is the Montreal Canadiens dressing room.article continues below Trending Stories It's official Metro Vancouver has the sorriest bus stop in North America Vision Vancouver will not run a mayoral candidate for first time in party's history Measles warning issued in Vancouver for Skookum, Sky Train, restaurant and more Poll NPA's Ken Sim and independent Kennedy Stewart neck-and-neck in Vancouver mayoral race Alzner was part of last year's team in Montreal that fell well short of the playoffs, while Tatar failed to make much of an impact with Vegas after getting dealt to the Western Conference champs from the Detroit Red Wings at the trade deadline. Tomas Tatar and Karl Alzner are two different players one a scoring winger, the other a bruising defenceman. A few times last year we just said, 'You know what Bad game, let's get over it,' instead of actually getting to the root of the problem, Alzner said as the Canadiens reported for medicals on Thursday. Tatar was acquired by the Canadiens in the Max Pacioretty trade earlier this week. Hoping we can really set a good base right from day one here and figure it out. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hengdong county: Police identified the suspect as 54-year-old Yang Zanyun from Hengyang's Hengdong county in the largely agricultural province of Hunan, according to Vancouver Courier. Tuesday night's attack happened in a public square where Chinese typically gather to dance in groups or enjoy the cool evening breezes. The Hengyang city government said the suspect in the case had previous convictions for crimes including drug trafficking, theft and assault and, acting alone, had sought to get revenge on society. article continues below Trending Stories It's official Metro Vancouver has the sorriest bus stop in North America Vision Vancouver will not run a mayoral candidate for first time in party's history Measles warning issued in Vancouver for Skookum, Sky Train, restaurant and more Poll NPA's Ken Sim and independent Kennedy Stewart neck-and-neck in Vancouver mayoral race That appeared to rule out terrorism, although vehicles have previously been used in attacks blamed on militant Muslim separatists from the Uighur ethnic minority group. The SUV apparently appeared without warning, jumping the curb before plowing into the crowd. Occasionally, the attacks are attributed to militant separatists, though such incidents have become less common in recent years amid a stifling security crackdown. China has experienced violent attacks in public places in recent years, including bombings and arson of buses and buildings. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

hollywood blockbuster: In the wake of the unprecedented success of Crazy Rich Asians and the discussions that it engendered around representation, these two films offer interesting viewpoints on our way to reaching new heights of visibility for Asian peoples here, according to NOW Magazine. As two tiny, independently produced films from outside North America, they cannot hold a candle to the Hollywood blockbuster that is Crazy Rich Asians. The fact that this year's TIFF is screening, perhaps for the first time in the festival's history, two feature films directed by Tibetan filmmakers one from inside Tibet and the other from the exile community is noteworthy. But they do shine a light on the question of what representation means for those of us who are minorities within minorities. It's during a flashback of the main character Dolkar Tenzin Dolker as an infant among a group of Tibetans attempting to cross a Himalayan pass to enter India from Tibet. There is a scene midway through the The Sweet Requiem, produced in India by the filmmaker duo Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, that stayed with me long after the credits. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

michelle blanc: Blanc, who is transgender, upset that the Bell employee had called her 'monsieur' over the phone because of her masculine voice, went on to say you sound African, but I don't call you mon petit negre or my little negro, according to National Observer. Will the Parti Qu b cois keep Michelle Blanc with her racist comments, if so, it will make it obvious what they stand for. Here was someone who proudly referred to herself as a social media expert who had committed an unacceptable offense over a minor dispute with a Bell customer service agent. Exclusive Controversial PQ candidate wrote 'mon petit negre' in deleted tweet https //t.co/2Qi7Y4BUvY Will Prosper Will Prosper August 30, 2018While the Quebec election campaign has been a passionless humdrum affair so far, with a large percentage of Quebec voters uninterested in or undecided about the Oct. 1 vote, there have been plenty of candidate scandals. She had exposed herself at best incapable of controlling her temper and lacking judgment, and at worst a racist or someone without qualms about using racist language over a misunderstanding. Though she later removed the evidence, the damage was done. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

gunfire complaint: Abdi Ladif Hirsi, 27, was found dead in a car with multiple gunshot wounds on Aug. 19 in what police believe was a targeted attack, according to Toronto Star. Kevin Tuong / For Star Metro Edmonton When they arrived, officers found Abdi Ladif Hirsi, 27, dead inside a car. According to Edmonton police, officers were called to a gunfire complaint around 10 45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, near 162 Ave. and 51 St. He had been shot multiple times.A grey or silver Nissan Sentra with multiple people inside was seen fleeing the scene after the shooting. We would like to thank the citizens of Edmonton, as well as the local media for their assistance with this investigation, said Staff Sgt. Article Continued Below Police have since charged Hashim Abdulkadir Mohamed, 24, Samatar Mohiadin, 20, Amiir Hussen, 20, and Mohamod Mohamod, with first-degree murder in connection to the incident. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

charter rights: First-past-the-post didn't stop Doug Ford from coming into power in Ontario, Singh said, to laughs and applause from NDP members of Parliament, according to CTV. It didn't stop him from using the notwithstanding clause to continue a petty vendetta against the City of Toronto, to abrogate our charter rights to continue this vendetta. Singh told his caucus during a retreat in Surrey, B.C., that Trudeau's explanation for disavowing the promise was that he was worried a new electoral system might facilitate the rise of far-right, fringe parties. Ford invoked the rarely used clause on Wednesday to overrule a court decision and reduce the size of Toronto's city council from 47 councillors to 25. Singh, a former NDP member of Ontario's legislature, also noted first-past-the-post didn't stop Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer from appointing a former Rebel Media news director as his campaign head. Protesters and most of the Opposition were ejected from a chaotic legislature as Ford reintroduced the council-cutting bill. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

island government: The immigration program has faced criticism for granting permanent residency status -- a coveted step towards full citizenship -- before businesses were set up and people actually moved to P.E.I. Under the program, the applicants provide the Island government with a 200,000 refundable deposit, and commit to invest 150,000 and manage a firm, according to CTV. A spokesman for the Office of Immigration says in 2016-17 over half of all the 269 applicants who had completed their agreements forfeited their deposit and never opened a business, raising 18 million for the small province. The provincial government said Wednesday it will no longer accept applications from immigrants looking to set up a business on the Island in the entrepreneur stream of the Provincial Nominee Program. In addition, last year The Canadian Press reported on how three international students were asked by owners of businesses created under the program to return a portion of their wages to the business immigrants. Progressive Conservative Leader James Aylward said Wednesday the program bred public distrust and should have been cancelled years ago. In one case, a student said he was fired when he refused, and in two other cases, the students said they agreed to give back a portion of their income in cash. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ontario legislature: Only the legislature can fuel that tank, however, requiring MPPs to stiffen their spine and rise to the occasion, according to Toronto Star. Premier Doug Ford speaks during Question Period on Wednesday, The Ontario Legislature was recalled so Ford can reintroduce Bill 5 and override a court ruling with the notwithstanding clause. The premier's invocation of the never-used in Ontario notwithstanding clause comes across as reckless and dangerous to our fundamental freedoms, like an angry child who has found the keys to a tank. Richard Lautens / Toronto Star The notwithstanding clause in the Constitution permits one branch of the state legislatures to override another judges where the latter has ruled that the former breached the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It must be legislated, and that doesn't happen overnight.A majority of the legislature needs to pass it after two rounds of debate and voting. In other words, the override power is not exercised by executive fiat. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

fear: Edmonton's community and public services committee approved the Access Without Fear to Municipal Services policy on Wednesday, according to Toronto Star. Kevin Tuong / For Star Metro On Wednesday, the community and public services committee moved a policy called the Access Without Fear to Municipal Services forward to council. According to city administration, undocumented individuals living in Edmonton don't often access basic services because they fear deportation. The policy states that Edmontonians, whether documented or not, do not need to produce certain documents, such as a driver's licence, as proof of residency when accessing city services. Article Continued Below It sends a message that this is who we are as a community, that people here for various reasons have lost their immigration status for various reasons and we are not going to put unnecessary, excessive stress on them as they figure out how to kind of land permanently. It's a symbolic gesture, said Erick Ambtman, executive director for Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

mexico border: Families accounted for more than one-third of people who were stopped at the border, according to CTV. Commissioner Kevin McAleenan called the increase a direct response to gaps in the legal framework, adding, we're not surprised by it, but it's been a very stark trend. The number of families arriving at the Mexico border reached 15,955, up from 12,274 in July, according to Customs and Protection. The numbers offer a glimpse into the impact of the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy on illegal crossings introduced in April, which resulted in the separation of more than 2,500 children from their parents. The statistics also come as the midterm elections are approaching and immigration remains a key issue in campaigns across the country. President Donald Trump effectively ended the practice of separating families in June amid heavy criticism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

robert b: Any hope that he could ease back into the job is dashed when a young black woman with a white boyfriend is brutally raped and murdered, according to The Chronicle Herald. At first, Jesse thinks the case resembles another from years ago, but when a cross is burned on the lawn of another interracial couple, Jesse recognizes that a new kind of trouble has come to the town of Paradise. Now, in Colorblind, Reed Farrel Coleman's fifth Jesse Stone novel the latest installment in a series originated by the late Robert B. Parker Stone returns to work after a long overdue month in rehab. Colorblind represents a further advance in Coleman's effort to make this series his own. For another, he has been gradually deepening the character of the protagonist, making him more human and memorable. For one thing, he has made no attempt to mimic Parker's idiosyncratic writing style. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

years i: She says that her decision to run was not only about bringing a progressive agenda to Toronto but was also a response to the many communities that have been encouraging her to run for years, according to Rabble. I have ties to so many communities that have never seen political representation at City Hall ever and so that was a big driving force for me, says Gebresellassi.A human rights lawyer who speaks seven languages including American Sign Language, Gebresellassi has represented or provided counsel to many clients experiencing discrimination based on family status, immigration status, gender, ability, and race. A proud alumnus of Women WinTO, an organization that trains women from diverse backgrounds to run for political office, Gebresellassi spent more than a year planning her run and boasts over a decade of community organizing experience. She maintains strong connections with people incarcerated in facilities such as the Toronto South and Toronto East Detention Centres, which she says constitute a large part of her support base. For Gebresellassi, the respect and trust earned by a proven track record of advocacy and deep roots in community are critical to victory I know that we have the numbers to win the election with, just for example, the Eritrean community, the Ethiopian community, the Somali community, the Latino community, the deaf community. While the people incarcerated in these facilities cannot vote in the upcoming municipal election, Gebresellassi asserts, they are all part of family units that do. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

business immigrants: In addition, last year The Canadian Press reported on how three international students were asked by owners of businesses created under the program to return a portion of their wages to the business immigrants, according to Vancouver Courier. In one case, a student said he was fired when he refused, and in two other cases, the students said they agreed to give back a portion of their income in cash. The provincial government said Wednesday it will no longer accept applications from immigrants looking to set up a business on the Island in the entrepreneur stream of the Provincial Nominee Program.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soonB.C.'s 2018 wildfire season from a firefighter's perspective Strathcona policing centre opens with fentanyl tax' money Microsoft plans to move Vancouver sales office The immigration program has faced criticism for granting permanent residency status a coveted step towards full citizenship before businesses were set up and people actually moved to P.E.I. Under the program, the applicants provide the Island government with a 200,000 refundable deposit, and commit to invest 150,000 and manage a firm.A spokesman for the Office of Immigration says in 2016-17 over half of all the 269 applicants who had completed their agreements forfeited their deposit and never opened a business, raising 18 million for the small province. Progressive Conservative Leader James Aylward said Wednesday the program bred public distrust and should have been cancelled years ago. Our retention rate was dismal ... The government raked tens of millions of dollars from defaulted deposits. It never passed the sniff test, he said in an interview. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

charter rights: It didn't stop him from using the notwithstanding clause to continue a petty vendetta against the City of Toronto, to abrogate our charter rights to continue this vendetta, according to Vancouver Courier. Ford invoked the rarely used clause on Wednesday to overrule a court decision and reduce the size of Toronto's city council from 47 councillors to 25. Singh told his caucus during a retreat in Surrey, B.C., that Trudeau's explanation for disavowing the promise was that he was worried a new electoral system might facilitate the rise of far-right, fringe parties.article continues below Trending Stories Microsoft plans to move Vancouver sales officeA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon How to photograph people having sex without it becoming porn Greater Vancouver home prices to drop 21 per cent by 2019 didn't stop Doug Ford from coming into power in Ontario, Singh said, to laughs and applause from NDP members of Parliament. Protesters and most of the Opposition were ejected from a chaotic legislature as Ford reintroduced the council-cutting bill. Conservative Party spokesman Cory Hann confirmed Hamish Marshall will be the party's campaign manager but didn't have an immediate statement on Singh's comments. Singh, a former NDP member of Ontario's legislature, also noted first-past-the-post didn't stop Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer from appointing a former Rebel Media news director as his campaign head. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

corners italians: Piping-hot and beautifully crisped shawarma is an equally worthy option, even if it bumps the price up a couple bucks.1015 Dufferin, at Bloor, 416-538-4444, Expand Photos by Natalia Manzocco Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta To GoThis Venetian chain may be cheap, but there are certain corners Italians won't dare cut, according to NOW Magazine. Dal Moro's pasta is made daily in-house, as are 10 or so different sauces, from humble aglio e olio to intriguingly complex squid ink, and you can even get your noodles al dente or well done. The menu sticks to Middle Eastern takeout staples done with care falafel are crisp, hearty and just 4.99 in a pita with veggies and housemade pickles, or 8.49 for a half dozen on a bed of garlic rice with hummus and toum. All that quality and service rings in at between 10 and 12 per serving toppings like mixed seafood, bacon and mozzarella are a buck or two extra . Plus, there's a 5 tiramisu for dessert that is approximately two-thirds mascarpone, as the good lord or maybe Padre Pio, in this case intended.605 Yonge, at Gloucester, 647-675-6799, Burger This might actually be the least extra restaurant on the whole Dundas strip A fluorescent-lit, ceiling-tiled burger shack dedicated to crushing your post-Get Well drunchies. Sure, the wait outside is murder, but that's all part of the experience. The menu is a whopping five items strong a bare-bones smash burger with classic veggie toppings 6 a double version that packs two of those flat-top patties 8 a grilled cheese 4 that's just a potato roll and an American single, paprika-kissed crinkle fries 3 and a side of kosher dill pickle spears 2 . 1357A Dundas West, at Beaconsfield, extraburger.ca Expand Famiglia Baldassarre For those living under a barrel, Baldassarre's Geary factory supplies pasta to some of the best Italian joints in town, but at lunch, they cook up whatever ravioli, cavatelli or tagliatelle they're working on with butter and Parm or a nice sugo and sell it for an eminently reasonable considering the quality 12 per plate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

jury indictment: The grand jury indictment alleges they transported firearms and ammunition from Georgia to New Mexico in December 2017, according to Vancouver Courier. Prosecutors said the five, all members of an extended family, established a training camp and firing range in Amalia, New Mexico, where they stored firearms and ammunition and engaged in firearms and tactical training as part of their common plan to prepare for violent attacks. Federal prosecutors say the group was preparing for violent attacks on government, military, educational and financial institutions at the time of their arrests last month.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soonCTV Vancouver reveals its 'major refresh' as former anchor prepares to give her side of the story Phone scam warning Don't return a missed call you don't recognize Jany Leveille, 35; Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, 40; Hujrah Wahhaj, 37; Subhanah Wahhaj, 35; and Lucas Morton, 40, are scheduled to appear Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Albuquerque. Eleven children were removed from the squalid compound near the Colorado state line during an Aug. 3 raid. Leveille is a native of Haiti and the mother of six children taken into state custody during the compound raid, according to authorities who said she has been in the U.S. for more than 20 years after overstaying her non-immigrant visitor visa. Taos County authorities returned three days later and recovered the body of a severely disabled 3-year-old boy who they say was kidnapped by his father, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, in Georgia. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

african immigrant: The 28-year old African immigrant then moved his wife and children out of their small apartment and into a new home, according to Vancouver Courier. Melhig continued to play the lottery and bought another scratch ticket from a Giant Tiger store in Winnipeg in August. Melhig Melhig, a double winner with a double name, says he's amazed and happy by his good fortune.article continues below Trending StoriesA&W's Beyond Meat burger will be back soon Pubs cheer new B.C. liquor laws Vancouver hosting police dog competition this weekend Parts of B.C. are already seeing snow today His first win came in April with a scratch ticket bought at a Winnipeg convenience store. He says he now plans to buy a business, such as a gas station or car wash, and go back to school. And I want to learn something useful, like carpentry, he said in a press release. I want to improve my English and communication. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

crime prevention: We are delivering on the plan that we proposed to Canadians some three years ago, he said, according to CTV. While Trudeau had a pit stop in Winnipeg on his way to the Saskatoon caucus retreat, many of his cabinet ministers were fanning out in and around Saskatoon to talk up the Liberals' record on the economy, the Canada Child Benefit, and hand out money for crime prevention, infrastructure projects, and pulse crops. Speaking to reporters in Winnipeg Trudeau said the government will not have a new throne speech this fall, instead continuing work on the promises he was elected on, including help for the middle class and creating good jobs. But at the caucus retreat, gun violence and border crossers are going to be the main issued raised by Liberal MPs based on what they are hearing in their ridings. That's despite a challenging summer for the Trudeau government, beset by a court ruling that toppled a central pillar of its climate change strategy and NAFTA negotiations that have dragged on without resolution, punctuated by repeated insults and threats to ruin Canada's economy from U.S. President Donald Trump. Unlike last year -- when backbenchers used the annual end-of-summer retreat to berate the government over proposed tax changes that had enraged small business owners -- Liberal MPs now seem relatively content with the government's performance as it heads into the countdown to the next federal election. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

caucus support: While he has touted having several prominent people behind him, nobody has come forward publicly until now, according to Toronto Star. Maxime Bernier responds to questions after announcing he will leave the Conservative party during a news conference in August. Bernier, who spent much of the last year butting heads with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer over party policy on supply management, announced last month he was leaving the Conservatives to start his own party. While maverick MP Bernier may not have caucus support for his political party, he has attracted an eclectic group of people to his cause. Wekerle says he's impressed by Bernier because he's very true to his word. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Former Dragon's Den personality and merchant banker Michael Wekerle, well-known pot activist Marc Emery and former British Columbia Conservative MP Gurmant Grewal all tell The Canadian Press they are backing Bernier's adventure. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

edmonton: Kimberly Armstrong is the deputy city manager for the employee services department with the City of Edmonton, according to Toronto Star. Kashmala Fida / Star Metro In 2017, the city received 200,000 job applications for both internal and external permanent positions. On Monday, city councillors got an update on a pilot project, run by the employee services department, designed to make sure everyone gets a fair evaluation when applying to work for the City of Edmonton. Currently, 37 per cent of its workforce is made up of women, and 21.1 per cent of staff are from a visible minority, which falls short of Edmonton's overall demographic. Councillor Bev Esslinger said the city's numbers are not good enough. Edmonton's population is 50 per cent women, and 30 per cent visible minorities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

elnour: Sean Ritchie and Natasha Carew snapped a photo with Ruba, 5, and Rafaa, 9, at Pearson airport on June 4 when the girls and their parents, Mohammed Abd Elnour Assgad Ali, arrived in Toronto, according to Toronto Star. SUPPLIED PHOTO Natasha Carew holds a welcome sign at Pearson airport with fellow sponsorship group members to greet the Abd Elnour family in June. The Toronto couple chose to forgo wedding gifts, and instead encouraged their guests to help raise 26,000 to sponsor a refugee family and give them a new life in Canada. From left to right, back row, Andrew Tihal, Magda Hanebach, David Comrie, Assgad Ali, Mohammed Abd Elnour, Andrew McCutchan and Kirsty Strong. SUPPLIED PHOTO After forming a core volunteer group of eight people, including the couple, Carew's mother, co-workers and friends, they were matched with a Sudanese family who had been stuck in limbo in Jordan for almost five years. Front row, from left, Rafaa Abd Elnour and Ruba Abd Elnour. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.