New Canadian Media https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html The pitfalls of commission-based careers in Canada Owner of Vancouver’s only Persian hookah lounge fighting to keep his business Manitoba’s Anti-Islamophobia plan begins to change classroom attitudes Iranian diaspora struggles to cope with twists and turns in faraway war As Alberta flirts with separation, debates over immigration intensify Kuldeep Kaur Ahluwalia’s landmark legal win reveals shades of intimate partner violence ‘A promise is a promise,’ say newcomers whose immigration pathway has been shut down Bidets are becoming an immigrant inclusion story in Canada Chinese diaspora in Vancouver travel back to early days of immigration at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre India’s medical tourism growth may depend on patient confidence, not promotion alone Ukrainians in Vancouver stand up for the occupied territories on Vyshyvanka Day Temporary resident takes immigration department to court over denied ‘Francophone’ application A New Blueprint for Government offers both diagnosis and reform ideas Maverick MPs: Should floor-crossers be forced to face voters again? Hamilton Hindu temple marks 50 years — after fire and rebuilding Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis says Canada’s immigration system is broken and promises sweeping reforms New settlement-service deadline could have greater impact on newcomer spouses and dependants Employers may not know how to translate foreign work experience: study Iranian-Canadians reflect on the future of Iran after Khamenei’s death Canada’s mental health system was never designed for South Asian newcomers New Brampton commercial kitchen offers food entrepreneurs a place to grow Ottawa weighing major overhaul of Express Entry For refugees, “a small health fee” has become a huge barrier Ear to the Ground: Do Canadians need a third national party? Newcomers to Canada support tighter immigration rules: Study Skilled, but sidelined: immigrant women struggle to practise healthcare in Canada Refugee advocate cautions against “villainizing” Indian international students Diljit Dosanjh rekindles a century of uneven Punjabi Canadian history Entrepreneurs ask Ottawa to fix federal Start-up Visa program New Study: Most Canadian Sikhs face hate, however very few report it Ear to the Ground: Canada–India reset raises questions as interference narrative softens OUR MASTHEAD Dhanraj calls for an investigation into links between PMO and CBC Small businesses call for “grandfathering” temporary foreign workers whose permits are set to expire  She came from Canada to stand with Iraq’s women — and paid with her life After fleeing the war, Ukrainian families fight for permanent residency in Canada AI no solution for immigrant job seekers, study finds Iranian rescue dog awaiting flight to meet adoptive family in Canada Driving Canada: A front seat view of immigration Community school fills language and culture gaps for refugee and newcomer children We’re hiring: Full-time and freelance reporting opportunities at New Canadian Media Man shot dead in Toronto mall parking lot well known in Kannada-speaking community COMMENT: Holding the West, winning the GTA: Poilievre’s high-wire immigrant tight-rope challenge Experts warn of built-in discrimination as Canada expands mandatory language testing ANALYSIS: “Boutique” immigration points system may be short-sighted, experts say Sudanese Canadians waiting years to bring family from war-torn home country Poilievre vows to cap immigration, calls for ‘no more hyphens’ Bangladesh has voted, but what has changed? Border agency ramping up “illegal” removals; public swamping tip line Two 19-year-olds wanted in connection with two daytime homicides