Immigration has fuelled what is perhaps the most thriving ethnic media scene anywhere in the world. Experts at the 4th Metropolis conference on multiculturalism stressed that supporting ethnic media is a public good, including for citizens, governments and democracy itself, Tazeen Inam reports.
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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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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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Applicants and immigration experts believe the IRCC has not been efficient in processing citizenship applications during COVID-19.
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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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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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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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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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Authors share the highs and lows of being recognized for their craft.
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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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