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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

February 10, 2017
Commentary

Friendly Advice to Trudeau from Australia

It was a moment of delightful reflection. The indecently smug politicians of a distant island continent, wealthy, cruel in refugee policy and

September 4, 2015
Top Stories

Drowned Syrian Boy’s Family Did Not Apply for Asylum: Ottawa

Following a highly emotional day in Canada after news broke that Alan Kurdi — the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body washed up

August 18, 2015
Commentary

No Easy Options for Europe’s Refugee Crisis

As many as 1,200 boat people drowned attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea headed for Europe during a 10-day period last April.

July 24, 2015
Top Stories

United Nations Human Rights Committee Calls for Changes to C-51

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has turned in a damning report on key Harper government policies, recommending changes to its controversial anti-terrorism law, C-51, and

July 15, 2015
Immigration

Refugee Numbers Increasing Dramatically

They come from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Palestine, Somalia, Eritrea, Libya and even West Africa. They walk many thousands of miles, traversing every

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