One of Canada’s top banks is launching a national scholarship program to support the next generation of anti-racism advocates in the legal profession.
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Stakeholders Call on B.C. Government to Reinstate Province’s Immigration Ministry
Two immigration advocacy groups in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to create an immigration ministry to ensure better planning and successful integration of newcomers in the face of increased immigration quotas for the coming years.
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B.C. Human Rights Commissioner asks Canadians to Self-Check, “Am I Racist?”
Visible minorities make up 48.9 per cent of British Columbia’s population. The province has experienced a surge in racist incidents before and during the pandemic, prompting a campaign asking residents to reflect on themselves.
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Helping Rural Communities Recover from the Last Recession
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada acknowledges gaps in employment during COVID-19, allowing newcomers an easier way to resettle in rural communities by relaxing the rules around work experience.
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Mega Gift to Boost Education In Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Simon Fraser University (SFU) gets $34.1 million from global financial guru, the largest gift of its kind ever given to a Canadian university.
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B.C. Filipino Community Outraged After Veteran MLA Shut Out of Cabinet, Again
Four-time MLA Mable Elmore, the only Filipino-Canadian member of the B.C. legislative assembly, given a parliamentary secretary position instead.
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“Force will Reflect Community,” says new Surrey Police Chief
From more bike patrols to walking the beat and welcome soirees for immigrants, Norm Lipinski, the new top cop in Surrey plans changes in a city that has been transformed by immigration.
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