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April 10, 2024
British Columbia/Economy/Immigration

How well is Canada’s program for Iranian temporary residents working?

Many people fleeing Iran ended up on the North Shore, but one SFU researcher has doubts about the way the Canadian government

February 22, 2024
Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Shelters struggle to support asylum seekers despite new funding

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers crossed the border last year and shelters struggle to assist them in a system not designed

January 23, 2024
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

International students seeking asylum in Canada nearly triples over four years

Experts say humanitarian crises, dehumanizing narratives about international students and claims of fraud are behind it.

September 22, 2023
Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/News

Asylum seekers come for a better life but end up homeless in Canada

The number of refugees is increasing every month in Canada, but there are not enough affordable places for them to live.

June 12, 2023
Immigration/News

Latin American-led organization helps asylum seekers with translations, donations

Hola NB has been involved with the asylum seekers translated from Quebec to N.B. by providing them with clothes, helping them enroll

Kevin Cardenas now feels free
March 2, 2022
Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative/Top Stories/Youth

Refugee recounts crossing two borders as a teenager — “illegally”

Kevin Cardenas crossed his first border illegally at the age of 12, shortly after having witnessed his young nephew's murder at the

As Afghanistan fades from the 24-hours news cycle, the refugees who were lucky enough to make it to Canada are now facing daunting challenges as they try to integrate after their harrowing journey.
December 16, 2021
Immigration

Lucky to be out, but more daunting challenges for Afghan refugees

Alone in many cases, money-less and unable to have their credentials recognized, Afghan refugees are confronting what appear to be insurmountable challenges,

Experts estimate there are between 200,000 and 500,000 undocumented people in Canada. Most of them are willing to work, but current immigration laws prevent them from doing so and have them living in fear.
December 9, 2021
Economy/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

Undocumented, but willing to fill job vacancies

Experts estimate there are between 200,000 and 500,000 undocumented people in Canada, most of whom are willing and able to fill an

refugee
April 13, 2021
Immigration

A Refugee Father’s Struggle to Reunite with His Family During COVID-19

COVID-19 has become a major barrier for an Afghan father who left a dozen challenges behind. For him and many other refugees,

anti-racism protest
June 11, 2020
Immigration

Challenging Views on Systemic Racism, Police Brutality in Canada

Race relations activists and observers say it is time to take off the masks that prevent people from acknowledging that systemic racism

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