Gaining asylum, losing family
What does it mean for refugees who leave behind their homes, family and friends to seek asylum and build a new life in a foreign country? NCM's Arzu Yildiz reflects on her own journey and that of friends.
System to resurrect ‘dead letters’ barely surviving
The art of letter writing may be dying even as Canada Post faces financial challenges. But one of its most archaic services once know as Dead Letter Offices is fighting for its survival. NCM’s Gita Abraham reports.
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Tired of being exploited, international students shame “wage thieves”
After asking and negotiating failed, a grassroots group of international students in Cambridge, Ontario is turning to shaming tactics to push unscrupulous employers into paying owed wages. While some in the community question the tactics, the group is undeterred. NCM’s Pradip Rodrigues reports.
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New immigration minister inherits backlogs, migrant worker issues
The new Immigration Minister Sean Fraser will have to act quickly to deal with thousands of backlogged immigration applications that worsened during the pandemic and the many issues affecting migrant workers. All this as Canada tries to welcome 1 million immigrants by 2023 to keep the economy going. NCM’s Alec Regino reports.
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Systemic barriers keeping foreign nurses from filling shortages
Systemic barriers rooted in Canada’s immigration policy are pushing many foreign nurses to jobs outside of their profession and others to the brink of mental and physical exhaustion. NCM’s Alec Regino reports.
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Le mois du patrimoine hispanique célébré à Boucherville
Le mois du patrimoine hispanique est célébré en octobre partout au Québec. Des membres de la communauté latino-américaine locale à Boucherville se sont réunis dimanche dernier pour souligner l’occasion.
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Korean-Canadian chef brings own Squid Games to Vancouver for Halloween
Sai Woo, Vancouver’s iconic eatery, will host its own Squid Games alongside New Korean cuisine inspired by the hit Netflix series during Halloween Week.
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Once soldiers on opposite sides, now neighbours: D.I. Lee’s new documentary
War veterans from all over the world have chosen to start new lives in Canada. Many of them fought against each other, but now they live in the same neighbourhoods—but how do they feel about each other? Director D.I. Lee uses the prism of his own experience serving in the South Korean army for his new upcoming documentary, No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends.
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World-renowned Farzi Café opens first North American location in Mississauga
Known for its whimsical and theatrical presentation of traditional Indian cuisine, Farzi Cafe is part of the Michelin-recognized culinary group, Massive Restaurants. It opened it’s very first North American location in Mississauga, Ontario, Oct. 22. NCM’s Baisakhi Roy got a foretaste.
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Ontario’s ‘long-overdue’ recognition of foreign credentials met with skepticism
The government is planning on finally recognizing foreign credentials of internationally-trained immigrants in Ontario. This would mean that newcomers would be able to practise their profession rather than be forced to take up unrelated, precarious employment, as has been the norm. But the move has been long overdue. So, why now?
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Government inefficiencies leave vulnerable Afghan refugees behind
While the government has promised to increase the number of Afghan refugees escaping Taliban rule, critics are finding that lack of communication between the government and refugees are leaving many stuck in third countries.
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