india: They were arrested in 2012 for entering India illegally and have been held in prison since then, according to Toronto Star. In this file photo taken on Jan. 19, Rohingya refugees rest on temporary shelters near the village of Baruipur, some 55 km south of Kolkata. The deportation was carried out after the Supreme Court rejected a last-minute plea by the seven men's lawyer that they be allowed to remain in India because they feared reprisals in Myanmar. India on Oct. 4 deported seven Rohingya to Myanmar, despite UN warnings that the men faced persecution in a country where the army is accused of genocide against the Muslim minority. Each carried a bag of belongings. DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP/GETTY IMAGES Indian authorities handed the seven over to Myanmar officials at a border crossing in Moreh in Manipur state, according to a document signed by border authorities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

minute speech: It is a fundamental democratic principle, according to CTV. The message seemed squarely aimed at Francois Legault's Coalition Avenir Quebec, which swept to power Monday on a platform promising a hard line on religious symbols in the public service and immigration. The majority does not have all the rights, and those that it exercises must be compensated by a protection of those of minorities, he said in the foyer of the national assembly in Quebec City. It was toward the end of Couillard's roughly 10-minute speech, that he said he wanted to speak about our freedoms. They are contained in the Quebec and Canadian charters of rights and freedoms. Over the course of our 400 years of history, we have defended them, sometimes to the point of ultimate sacrifice, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

news conference: Supporters of temporary protected status immigrants hold signs and cheer at a rally before a news conference announcing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to end a program that lets immigrants live and work legally in the United States outside of a federal courthouse in San Francisco, according to Toronto Star. A judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from ending the protections, saying the move would cause irreparable harm and great hardship. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco granted a request for a preliminary injunction against the administration's decision to discontinue temporary protected status for people from Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti and El Salvador. Jeff Chiu / The Associated Press The judge said there is evidence that President Trump harbours an animus against non-white, non-European aliens which influenced his ... decision to end the TPS designation. It's the latest case in which judges have cited Trump's own comments to rule against his immigration policies. The ruling cited Trump's 2015 campaign speech in which he characterized Mexican immigrants as drug dealers and rapists, his call to bar Muslims from entering the United States and his vulgar reference to African countries during a meeting about immigration at the White House in January. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

palestinian citizens: Below is a snapshot of the Israel-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group members -- none of whom are from parties that represents Palestinian citizens of Israel -- that Canadian MPs are creating relationships with, according to Rabble. Robert Ilatov proposed a bill in May to stop harassment by left-wing operatives of Israeli soldiers by criminalizing those who film Israeli troops repressing Palestinians. But, when Jagmeet Singh, H l ne Laverdi re, Murray Rankin and others call for dialogue they don't specify who they are talking to.A quick Google search of CIIG's Israeli partner -- the Israel-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group -- shows that all 13 of its members have expressed problematic views or proposed laws. The bill states Anyone who filmed, photographed, and/or recorded soldiers in the course of their duties, with the intention of undermining the spirit of IDF soldiers and residents of Israel, shall be liable to five years imprisonment. Yisrael Eichler called the assimilation of U.S. Jews a quiet Holocaust and labelled criticism of men who refuse to sit next to women on El Al flights anti-Semitic and a form of terrorism. Ilatov also sponsored a bill to strictly limit the call to prayer from mosques and, in another attack against the 20 to 25 per cent of Muslim and Christian Israelis, said it should be mandatory for judges to sing Israel's national anthem and adhere to the idea of the State of Israel as a Jewish state. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

process: The developer and manager of New Horizon says that it's perfectly normal for businesses to take this long to set up at the location, according to CTV. Eli Swirsky, president of the Torgan Group, says that there is still a process where the titles are being transferred to the owners. In late July, the first business in the mall opened its doors and since then, only 10 more have opened for business. We've now started the process of filling the mall, so the mall can be filled either with tenants or owners, he said. The company also manages Pacific Mall in Markham, Ontario and Swirsky says that it was two years before things got into full swing there. This is exactly the same process that unfolded in the Pacific Mall. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shithole countries: In his statement, the judge mentioned comments from U.S. President Donald Trump denigrating Mexicans, Muslims, Haitians and Africans, including his January remark about people from shithole countries'. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/GETTY IMAGES At the same time, he said there were serious questions as to whether a discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor in the administration's decision, which would violate the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection under the law, according to Toronto Star. He cited statements by U.S. President Donald Trump denigrating Mexicans, Muslims, Haitians and Africans, including his January remark about people from shithole countries and his June 2017 comments stating that 15,000 recent immigrants from Haiti all have AIDS. It is one of numerous cases in which such racial or ethnic comments or tweets by the president have been cited by judges to block administration policies, including on immigration and transgender people serving in the military. In a decision late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Edward M. Chen in San Francisco found substantial evidence that the administration lacked any explanation or justification to end the temporary protected status designations for immigrants from those countries. Article Continued Below In this case, Ramos v. Read more Report says Homeland Security wasn't ready to support migrant children separated from familiesU.S. parents face tougher rules to get immigrant children back One face of immigration in America is a family tree rooted in Asia The judge did not rule on the merits of the case, but rather issued a preliminary injunction so the merits could be considered. Nielsen, and others, the judges have also cited deeply flawed decision-making by the administration and breaches of laws and regulations meant to prevent arbitrary acts by government. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

world countries: The worksheet describes 10 people and asks students to label them as having left-wing, right-wing or centre political beliefs, according to CTV. Read more on this story from CTV Vancouver According to DeFouw, descriptions like a person who believes that Canada should send aid to Third World Countries and a person who believes that the school strap should be abolished were meant to be answered as left-wing, while a person who believes that the Canadian military should acquire more sophisticated weaponry and a person who believes that women should stay home and be mothers were considered right-wing. Matt DeFouw posted a photo to Facebook showing a worksheet given to students at Valleyview Secondary School in Kamloops, B.C and what he says are the teacher's answers to the questions. None of the 10 questions were given centre-leaning answers. DeFouw said the teacher was looking for that example to be considered right-wing. The description that has drawn the most attention, though, is a person who is a racist. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

vancouver teacher: Without treatment, children with the disorder require a kidney transplant, and few survive beyond the age of 30.article continues below Trending Stories Support group targets Vancouver mistresses Striking Vancouver teacher dismisses criticism, says he's 'not a babysitter'Thanksgiving long weekend getaways not too far from Vancouver Richmond's off-street prostitution rings highlighted by deportation case Researchers say the disease was brought to Quebec about 200 years ago by an immigrant Irish family, according to Vancouver Courier. Sophie Laferriere, whose 9-year-old son Nolan has the disease, described in an interview the toll it has taken. The McGill team is leading North American efforts to develop a drug for nephropathic cystinosis, which is 10 times more prevalent in Quebec than elsewhere in the world. From the age of 5 months, Nolan stopped growing .... He didn't try to move around, she said. It was soon afterwards that physicians at the Montreal Children's Hospital, part of the McGill centre, diagnosed nephropathic cystinosis. At around 6 months, he was eating very little and continuously vomiting. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

officials: The transaction goes through and a day's rations are secured, according to Vancouver Courier. The data technology that underpins virtual currencies like bitcoin is now also used to deliver aid more efficiently by dramatically lowering the risk of bribes and fraud by local officials a huge, longstanding problem in the industry. The shopkeeper raises a black box to his face and scans the Syrian refugee's iris. The so-called blockchain keeps a record of all transactions and buyers, making sure recipients like Al-Eid get their goods without the added costs of graft or bank transfer fees. The UN's World Food Programme has been testing the use of blockchain technology since 2017 to manage aid for over 100,000 refugees in camps in Jordan, which hosts over 740,000 people from neighbouring countries like war-torn Syria. And donors can track the use of their aid money, all the way to the refugee family it helps survive.article continues below Trending Stories In the news Vancouver brewery openings and craft beer updates Emergency kitten alert 111 cats handed to B.C. SPCA shelter Realtor played 'shell game' in hopes of 1.8M commission on Burnaby lowrise sale judge Vancouver's Doolin's Pub, Belmont Bar, Comfort Inn closing this month for boutique hotel redevelopme It's a very easy process and it doesn't have any complications, says Al-Eid, before taking the food off to his family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

alice b: And his new weekly look at politics and culture debuts later this month on the streaming service, according to NOW Magazine. But in the meantime, he's bringing his new live show, Before The Storm,which, judging from the title, promises many sharp insights into what's going down south of the border. 7 and 10 pm. 39.50- 79.50. Toronto audiences saw an earlier version of his award-winning show Homecoming one of the best immigrant-coming-of-age shows ever before it hit Netflix. October 7 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. 1 Front East. ticketmaster.ca. To October 7. Gertrude And Alice Show about queer icons Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas returns. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

san francisco: The ruling cited Trump's 2015 campaign speech in which he characterized Mexican immigrants as drug dealers and rapists, his call to bar Muslims from entering the United States and his vulgar reference to African countries during a meeting about immigration at the White House in January, according to Vancouver Courier. It's the latest case in which judges have cited Trump's own comments to rule against his immigration policies. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco granted a request for a preliminary injunction against the administration's decision to discontinue temporary protected status for people from Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti and El Salvador.article continues below Trending Stories Realtor played 'shell game' in hopes of 1.8M commission on Burnaby lowrise sale judge Vancouver's Doolin's Pub, Belmont Bar, Comfort Inn closing this month for boutique hotel redevelopme Vancouver weather Temperatures dip to record low Vancouver gang task force delivers major blow to organized crime The judge said there is evidence that President Trump harbours an animus against non-white, non-European aliens which influenced his ... decision to end the TPS designation. His words have been turned against him in lawsuits over decisions to separate families at the border, end legal protections for young immigrants and ban people from some Muslim-majority countries. About 300,000 people have received those protections. Temporary protected status is granted to countries ravaged by natural disasters or war and lets citizens of those countries remain in the U.S. until the situation improves back home. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

wedding morning: I will belong to another country, according to National Observer. I am like a bride on her wedding morning, if that bride is 43-years-old and tired from nine years of bureaucratic hoops culminating in transporting two children 12 hours to get from our remote little rock-in-the-ocean to the big city where this commitment ceremony will occur. It's day of duality, a day on the edge, and for me, it is not just an edge of lightness and seasons, it is a day on the edge between identities.I awoke American and I will go to sleep Canadian. In this ceremony, I am asked to commit myself in word to the Queen of Canada, and in heart, to a new home. I want, I want, I want the feeling would rain down upon me until I was soggy with it. After a couple of years, I realized I had to say to people, I am from America, and that would help them understand why I laughed at the wrong moments, expressed my opinions when asked or not . Immigration citizenship Cit ImmCanada Belonging is a powerful notion and I know it best in its lack, in the years of longing that filled my being. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

dance season: Her explosive work with that company made her a star, much in demand by the likes of David Bowie, with whom she toured in the 90s, according to NOW Magazine. Still incredibly strong and fit on the cusp of 60, these days Lecavalier typically pushes her body to the max in her own propulsive choreographies. The first time I saw Lecavalier was her appearance with La La La Human Steps here in the early 80s. Battleground, inspired by Italo Calvino characters, references a fight ring and should be no exception. Lecavalier's work is the perfect way to open our new dance season examining both external and internal collision, offering the possibility of resolution through resilience, toward physical and emotional liberation. Torque programmer Nathalie Bonjour counts herself among the many smitten with the tiny powerhouse I have admired her for many years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

border facilities: And backlogs at ports of entry may have pushed some into illegally crossing the U.S-Mexico border, the report found, according to CTV. While the Trump administration had been widely criticized for the policy, the criticism previously came mostly from political opponents and not from independent, nonpolitical investigators. The resulting confusion along the border led to misinformation among separated parents who did not know why they had been taken from their children or how to reach them, longer detention for children at border facilities meant for short-term stays, and difficulty in identifying and reuniting families. Investigators with Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General compiled the report after speaking with about 50 immigration employees, plus 17 detainees and parents who had been separated from their children and later released. Homeland Security is the umbrella department for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They also reviewed documents and data. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

equalization payments: We are a pragmatic party, according to CTV. He said he wants to build a strong Quebec inside Canada and to reduce Quebec's dependence on equalization payments from the federal government. I am a pragmatic guy, Legault said at his first news conference since his Coalition Avenir Quebec won 74 of the province's 125 ridings. But the first provincial government since the 1960s to be neither Liberal nor Parti Quebecois will be strongly nationalist with a focus on the Quebec identity issues that helped bring it to power. And he said he would invoke the notwithstanding clause if necessary to override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and ensure public officials in positions of authority wear no religious symbols. The Coalition leader told reporters he has no intention of softening his controversial campaign promises to reduce annual immigration to Quebec and institute language and values tests for recent arrivals. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

geo group: This May 19, 2015, file photo shows the Adelanto Detention Center in Adelanto, Calif., a desert community 70 miles 113 kilometres northeast of Los Angeles, according to Toronto Star. James Quigg / The Associated Press Inspectors found nooses in 15 of 20 cells they visited at the centre operated by the GEO Group for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and said guards told them that removing the sheets was not a high priority. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General issued a scathing report after visiting the privately-run detention facility in the remote, desert city of Adelanto in May, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. Some detainees said they used the braided sheets as clotheslines or unfurled them for privacy. Pablo Paez, a spokesman for GEO, referred questions about the report to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One detainee told inspectors he had seen them used for attempted suicides and that the guards laugh at them and call them suicide failures' once they are back from medical, the report said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

internet series: I think that's a first, according to Vancouver Observer. And its creators see it as a modern continuation of a long storytelling tradition among the Haida. It is entirely in the Haida language. That's something of a mission for its two directors, Helen Haig-Brown who has already pursued it in a few documentaries and Gwaii Edenshaw, who's a carver and naturalist, has been working on an internet series and has a notable family connection. Better than all that, the film is gripping, exciting and visually stunning. His dad is Guujaaw, the former president of the Haida council. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

rights violators: Canada Border Services Agency guards are silhouetted as they replace each other at an inspection booth on the Canada-U.S. border in Surrey, B.C. Border services data shows that the number of people deemed inadmissible each year has been on a gradual decline from a peak of 9,131 in 2008 to 6,365 in 2016, according to Toronto Star. DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO These individuals had come to Canada as permanent residents, visa students, foreign workers, visitors or refugees. The 267,449 foreign nationals included convicted criminals, human rights violators and terrorists identified by Canada Border Services Agency, which is tasked with getting them out of the country afterwards. While for some, their previous records went undetected before arrival, others were found to be inadmissible for offences committed while in Canada and ordered to leave. Over the decade, Americans topped the list of those deemed inadmissible, with a total of 63,590 being told they had to leave. Border services data obtained under access to information legislation shows that the number of people deemed inadmissible each year has been on a gradual decline from a peak of 9,131 in 2008 to 6,365 in 2016. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

study: It's the first federal study to look at how often adults eat fast food, according to CTV. An earlier study found a similar proportion of children and adolescents ate it on any given day. That's about 85 million people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the numbers Wednesday. The study did not find a difference between men and women. It's based on a survey of about 10,000 adults over four years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

target minority: Quebec premier-designate Francois Legault said Tuesday his government would invoke the notwithstanding clause if necessary to safeguard its religious-symbol legislation against a court challenge, according to Toronto Star. Paul Chiasson / THE CANADIAN PRESS Genevieve Guilbault, elected for the Coalition in Quebec City's Louis-Hebert riding, said Quebecers gave the Coalition a clear mandate to prohibit public servants wielding authority from wearing religious symbols such as the Muslim hijab and Jewish kippa. As the Coalition prepared its entry into government at a meeting south of Montreal, it was on the defensive over policies seen to target minority religious groups and immigrants. Those who lose their jobs after refusing to respect the new rules will be the authors of their own misfortune, she said. Those people will be free to relocate to another job that will not be in an authority situation, she said. Guilbault said when the new law is adopted, there will be a transition period for any judges, police officers, teachers, prosecutors and prison guards affected. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

party: I can tell you, we will do the same thing we did in 2015 No personal attacks, strong differentiation on issues of policy, according to National Observer. I will not engage in personal attacks and none of our team will either. Speaking at a Liberal fundraiser in northwestern Toronto, Trudeau was adamant his Liberal party won't indulge in the expected mudslinging, saying positivity is the only way to go. ; We are now looking at perhaps what will be the most divisive and negative and nasty political campaign in Canada's history, Trudeau said. The lesson he said he took from the 2015 election in which his party went from third place to oust the Conservatives under Stephen Harper is that bringing people together is what matters. A positive, compelling message that brings people together, that refuses the politics of personal attacks, that refuses the politics of division of scare tactics whether its snitch lines or hijab attacks that kind of approach that Stephen Harper tried does not work, Trudeau said. His campaign then, he said, proved that it's better to treat voters as rational and intelligent citizens and not just blind consumers of the politics of fear. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

metis nation: Chief Terrance Paul, assembly co-chairman, says the only Aboriginal rights holders in Nova Scotia are the Mi'kmaq, according to Vancouver Courier. We are the original peoples of these lands, and we have spent decades establishing our treaty and Aboriginal rights and then working on the implementation of these rights, he said in a statement Wednesday. In a new memorandum of understanding, the groups have agreed to work together on the issue and educate the public about what they call legitimate Metis Nation and Mi'kmaq issues. article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver weather Temperatures dip to record low Vancouver man charged with allegedly exposing himself to more than 60 young women Vancouver Aquarium stirs up sharknado When street gangs ruled Vancouver Census data show the number of people who call themselves Metis soared nearly 125 per cent in Nova Scotia from 2006 to 2016, with dozens of new Metis groups cropping up over the same period. While the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia continue to share our lands with others, both the Mi'kmaq and the Metis Nation have territorial homelands and their rights are recognized within the confines of their respective territories. Efforts by the new Metis to claim Indigenous rights and use identity cards that appear similar to Indian Status cards have fuelled a perception that the Aboriginal newcomers are so-called rights grabbers. The proliferation of self-reported Metis has emerged as a divisive debate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

muslim hijab: Trudeau, however, insisted Wednesday that the clause should be reserved for exceptional circumstances and only deployed after lots of deep reflection about its broader ramifications, according to Vancouver Courier. It's not something that should be done lightly because to remove or avoid defending the fundamental rights of Canadians, I think it's something with which you have to pay careful attention, Trudeau, who represents a Montreal riding, said in French when asked about Legault's plan. The day after winning Monday's election, Legault vowed to use the powerful constitutional provision, if necessary, to uphold a proposal to prohibit some state employees in Quebec from wearing religious signs, including garments like the Jewish kippa and Muslim hijab.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver weather Temperatures dip to record low Vancouver Aquarium stirs up sharknado Vancouver's Doolin's Pub, Belmont Bar, Comfort Inn closing this month for boutique hotel redevelopme Vancouver man charged with allegedly exposing himself to more than 60 young women Legault insisted such a ban is important enough to Quebecers that he's prepared to invoke the rarely used notwithstanding clause, which would override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As you know very well, I'm not of the opinion that the state should be able to tell a woman what she can wear, nor what she cannot wear. Legault's centre-right Coalition Avenir Quebec won a convincing majority mandate in the provincial election after promising voters it would carve out more autonomy for the province. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is there to protect our rights and our freedom. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

quebec louis-hebert: As the Coalition prepared its entry into government at a meeting south of Montreal, it was on the defensive over policies seen to target minority religious groups and immigrants.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver weather Temperatures dip to record low Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. Genevieve Guilbault, elected for the Coalition in Quebec City's Louis-Hebert riding, said Quebecers gave the Coalition a clear mandate to prohibit public servants wielding authority from wearing religious symbols such as the Muslim hijab and Jewish kippa, according to Vancouver Courier. Those who lose their jobs after refusing to respect the new rules will be the authors of their own misfortune, she said. Public servants in positions of authority who refuse to remove religious symbols will be assigned to different jobs or dismissed, a spokeswoman for the Coalition Avenir Quebec transition team said Wednesday. Guilbault said when the new law is adopted, there will be a transition period for any judges, police officers, teachers, prosecutors and prison guards affected. It will be up to them at that point to make the necessary choice. Those people will be free to relocate to another job that will not be in an authority situation, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

something: CANpoli Quebec hijab Legault insisted such a ban is important enough to Quebecers that he's prepared to invoke the rarely used notwithstanding clause, which would override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, according to National Observer. Trudeau, however, insisted Wednesday that the clause should be reserved for exceptional circumstances and only deployed after lots of deep reflection about its broader ramifications. ; It's not something that should be done lightly because to remove or avoid defending the fundamental rights of Canadians, I think it's something with which you have to pay careful attention, Trudeau, who represents a Montreal riding, said in French when asked about Legault's plan. The day after winning Monday's election, Legault vowed to use the powerful constitutional provision, if necessary, to uphold a proposal to prohibit some state employees in Quebec from wearing religious signs, including garments like the Jewish kippa and Muslim hijab.PM Justin Trudeau insists that the override clause in the Canadian Constitution should be reserved for exceptional circumstances. As you know very well, I'm not of the opinion that the state should be able to tell a woman what she can wear, nor what she cannot wear. Remove religious symbols or move to another job Legault's centre-right Coalition Avenir Quebec won a convincing majority mandate in the provincial election after promising voters it would carve out more autonomy for the province. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is there to protect our rights and our freedom. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

effect june: Since honorary citizenship was granted by a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament, the Senate and the Commons both had to pass motions to rescind the honour, according to Vancouver Courier. Suu Kyi is the first person to have her honorary Canadian citizenship revoked. The Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to strip Suu Kyi, Myanmar's civilian leader, of the symbolic honour bestowed on her in 2007.article continues below Trending Stories Vancouver Canucks tickets on Groupon start at 25Here's who's running for mayor in Vancouver this election'A Very Vegan Thanksgiving' to raise money for injured turkey's prosthetic leg Minimum wage increases go into effect June 1 across B.C. The upper house's move follows a similar unanimous vote in the House of Commons last week. The Senate has also followed the lead of the Commons in recognizing that the crimes against humanity committed by the Myanmar military against the Rohingya constitute a genocide. Ratna Omidvar, who tabled the motion to revoke Suu Kyi's citizenship Tuesday. We must recognize this atrocity for what it is, said Sen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.