Pradip Rodrigues, Author at New Canadian Media

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Pradip Rodrigues

Pradip Rodrigues began his career as a journalist at The Times of India, Mumbai. Since moving to Canada in 2000, he has written for several media outlets both here and in India on a variety of issues. Prior to joining NCM, he was at CanIndia newspaper for eight years.

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How Many Immigrants Does Canada Really Need?

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Small Cities Have Big Dreams for New Canadians

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International Students Rally for a Clearer Pathway to Permanent Residency

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