Zahra Mahdi, Author at New Canadian Media

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Zahra Mahdi

With a background in journalism and migration studies, Zahra Mahdi worked as a freelance correspondent covering immigration and refugee policies from May 2021 to April 2022. Her bylines also appeared in the Toronto Star. She is a Master’s student in Migration and Diaspora Studies at Carleton University and holds an undergraduate degree in journalism.

April 19, 2022
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Afghan emergency treated differently than Ukrainian emergency
March 27, 2022
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Canada’s emergency response starkly different for Ukrainians, Afghans

Canada has garnered worldwide recognition and praise for its swift, unfettered response to help Ukrainians. But it should be a “level playing

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New program helps newcomers take on leadership roles

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September 21, 2021
Immigration

Afghan Asylum Seekers Frustrated by Inconsistencies Between Agencies

Afghan asylum seekers are grateful for the help they've received, but have grown frustrated with the lack of clarity, consistency and coordination

September 15, 2021
Immigration

New Canada – U.S. Agreement Will Only Assist Afghan Refugees Who Qualify

Canada and the U.S. have a history of cooperation on immigration and asylum. But the results have not always been favourable for

August 27, 2021
Immigration/News/Politics/Top Stories

Canada Stops Afghanistan Evacuation; Applicants Inside Country Excluded Anyway

Following the terrorist attack on Kabul’s International airport yesterday, Canada stopped the evacuation operations. Zahra Mahdi reports on Afghan nationals in

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August 16, 2021
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Following Haiti President’s Assassination, Calls Surface for Less Foreign Intervention

After a major earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday just a month after the country’s President was assassinated, calls grow for a political

June 23, 2021
News/Top Stories

A Transgender Immigrant’s Journey to Find Her Real Self

Iranian-Canadian immigrant, Hanisa Rahbari shares her “coming out” story for Pride Month. It’s a journey marked by struggles and barriers that leads

May 2, 2021
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