Toastmasters, a speaking club designed to improve the communication and leadership skills of its members, has helped many immigrants in the GTA gain confidence in speaking English.
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Tazeen Inam
Tazeen is based in Mississauga and is a reporter with the New Canadian Media. Back in Pakistan where she comes from, she was a senior producer and editorial head in reputable news channels. She holds a master’s degree in Media and Communication and a certificate in TV program production from Radio Netherlands Training Center.
United Nations Focuses Attention on Gender-Based Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a “shadow pandemic” of intensified domestic violence and violence against women. Activists from two Ontario non-profits talk about their observations and what needs to change to achieve a violence-free society.
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87,000 Waiting to Take Citizenship Test
Applicants and immigration experts believe the IRCC has not been efficient in processing citizenship applications during COVID-19.
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Canadian Commission on Democractic Expression Takes Aim at Cyberhate
The Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression is engaging Canadians across the country as it works on policy recommendations targeting hate speech on social media. The need has never been greater, various civil society organizations admit.
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Pandemic Leads to Hybrid Model for Settlement Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift to a blended model of service delivery by settlement agencies, which have been forced to move many activities online and get creative in supporting clients with limited internet access.
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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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Mental Health Issues Compound Impact on Immigrants
Data suggests that immigrants have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, a phenomenon that also manifests itself through higher incidence of mental health issues.
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The Power and Politics of Literary Prizes
Authors share the highs and lows of being recognized for their craft.
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The Gig Economy: An Immigrant’s Glee
The shift from structured, 9-5 work to freelance employment is happening rapidly. Circumstances push immigrants towards contract or part-time jobs because of their need to settle into life in Canada. According to Randstad Canada’s 2017…
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Diversifying Canada’s Literature
Language barriers, migration trauma, cultural discrepancies and family responsibilities; women authors of diaspora are defying the odds, breaking through different obstacles to have their voices heard.
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