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William Koblensky Varela

William Koblensky Varela is a journalist who reports on local news, finance, and politics. He has worked for Metroland Media, BNN Bloomberg, and Carbon Pulse among others.

March 21, 2024
Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/Top Stories

Temporary immigration programs are pushing down wage growth in Canada, economists say

The temporary foreign worker dilemma: Programs are suppressing wage growth in low-pay sectors, which in turn is helping in the battle against

February 29, 2024
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News/Politics

Human smuggling could climb due to Canada’s reimposed Mexico visa requirement, some experts say

Experts warn that Ottawa's move may lead to increased human smuggling, with potentially deadly consequences

February 27, 2024
Education/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

Data analysis: International student cap exposes chronic underfunding of Ontario and BC post-secondary schools

The average undergraduate international student tuition was $38,081 last year, 83 per cent higher than average domestic tuition.

Hong Kong Protests
February 4, 2024
Diaspora Affairs/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong asylum applicants suddenly shun Canada. What’s happening?

Massive drop off after an initial surge involving thousands of applicants partially blamed on difficulties in Canada and greener pastures elsewhere

January 29, 2024
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Data analysis: Canada’s Gaza visa program the most restrictive of its kind. Why is that?

The 1,000 asylum-seeker limit on Gazan family members of Canadians is lower than any comparable humanitarian pathway, data indicates.

January 24, 2024
Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

The deep dive: Millions are spent on pre-arrival settlement services. Do they work? Some say no

Canada has committed to spending an additional $65 million on these programs in the next two years alone. Are they worth it?

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    • Research study on immigrant and refugee journalists
  • Learning