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Katrya Bolger

Katrya Bolger is a Thai-Canadian journalist. She writes about how national politics and policy impact Canada's immigrant communities. Since starting her career as a sub-editor for the Bangkok Post, she has spent over seven years writing and editing for various newspapers, magazines and non-profit organizations in Canada and abroad. Her written work has appeared in publications such as The Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette and The Walrus.

December 18, 2023
Diaspora Affairs/Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

Canada’s international students relieved after federal government allows longer work hours

Students can work more than 20 hours a week off-campus until April 2024 while the government weighs other options.

 

Photo of a young woman with her hands to her face, with a person patting her on the shoulder in a gesture of sympathy. Mental health, visa
December 13, 2023
Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

International students need to increase investment fund to study in Canada

International students will now need $20,000 in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate beginning next year.

December 12, 2023
Health/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Crossroads: A deep dive into Canada’s immigration turmoil

The NCM Podcast presents "Crossroads: A deep dive into Canada’s immigration turmoil"

November 28, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

International students anxious as 20-hour-per-week work cap could be re-imposed

A pilot project allowing international students to work full time will expire on Dec. 31, 2023, removing what some call a lifeline

November 16, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

Newcomers increasingly turning to food banks for sustenance

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, the financial guarantees imposed on permanent residents and international students appear grossly outdated.

November 7, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Will capping Canada’s immigration targets help the settlement and integration sector cope with demand?

Concerns over resource competition, housing, and employment opportunities are brought to the forefront while the public's perceptions of immigration shifts

A protest against the Chinese government's treatment of Uyghurs
October 23, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/Politics

Report calling for action on foreign intimidation gets backing from diaspora communities

Diaspora community leaders call on government to take concrete action to stop foreign governments from meddling with Canadian lives.

October 12, 2023
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Will the federal government go ahead with a one-click citizenship oath?

Canadians are debating the merits of making it easier for newcomers to become citizens. Some see it as devaluing the oath, while

September 21, 2023
Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News/Politics/Youth

As protests rage, some members of Canada’s multicultural communities express concern over LGBTQ-inclusive school policies

Tens of thousands join rallies for and against LGBTQ curriculum, underscoring diverse perspectives and concerns

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