Tales of Hope and Despair at TIFF 2020
An asylum seeker stuck in limbo on a Scottish island, a daughter wailing in a Wuhan hospital corridor, a woman caught between tradition and modernity: this year’s TIFF is mostly virtual, but it is still captivating audiences by the extraordinary power of cinematic visuals and emotions. Here is our review of a few notable films from the TIFF 2020 official selection.
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New App Helps Immigrants Feel at Home
homeis, a new app that enables immigrants to reach out to people of similar background for help, advice and a sense of community, makes it easier for new Canadians to adapt while staying connected to their roots.
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Small Cities Have Big Dreams for New Canadians
As the city of North Bay’s declining population causes worry about skilled labour shortages, the city looks to new Canadians to fill the gap.
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New Two-Step Visa Approval Process Speeds Up Student Admissions
The new two-step visa approval process allows international students to start the online semester without a finalized study permit.
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Immigrant Parents Lean Towards Face-to-Face Education
Disappointed in virtual learning, Ontario parents will take the risk of sending their children to school during the pandemic.
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International Students Rally for a Clearer Pathway to Permanent Residency
As problems continue to arise due to COVID-19, one overlooked and growing population effected are international students who now call for changes in the requirements for permanent resident status.
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Little Libraries, Big Deal for Newcomers
Little free libraries are a great tool for newcomers to integrate with Canadian society. Due to the pandemic, they are becoming even handier.
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Canada May Struggle to Meet Immigration Targets Needed to Sustain Economy
With immigration to Canada down by 64 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2020, experts worry about the impact on the economy, but Canadians themselves appear to be divided on the issue – mostly along generational lines.
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Varsities Shortchange Refugee Students
A group of Vancouver-based university students have taken it upon themselves to improve the lot of classmates who are refugees in Canada. Administrators are often ignorant about their particular challenges.
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OZ Program Helps Keep Black Youth Out of Criminal Justice System
Black and racialised youth can get help in their dealings with Police through a program called Ounce of Prevention (OZ), which is funded by Public Safety Canada.
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