A new Statistics Canada report shows that religion plays a big role in many new immigrants’ lives, compared to people born in Canada. Pastor David Drysdale says joining a new church helps new Canadians socially integrate.
View More Religious connections help new immigrants with social integration
The art of letter writing may be dying even as Canada Post faces financial challenges. But one of its most archaic services once know as Dead Letter Offices is fighting for its survival. NCM’s Gita Abraham reports.
View More System to resurrect ‘dead letters’ barely surviving
The Liberal federal government promised to extend paid sick leave benefits to 10 days within the first 100 days of a new term in office. Advocates are calling on the government to lead by example and act right away. NCM’s Alec Regino reports.
View More Sick leave: What are we waiting for, advocates ask
As a series of recent global surveys show Canada dominating the international student destination rankings, calls are mounting for the expansion of the country’s Post Graduate Work Permit program.
View More Time to expand international student work permit program: experts
Immigrating to a new country can be very stressful. Here’s how one transportation company, Sutco, is helping its workers with their immigrant experience.
View More How One Trucking Company is Helping Ease the Immigration Experience for New Drivers
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.
View More Stakeholders Call on B.C. Government to Reinstate Province’s Immigration Ministry
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.
View More B.C. Human Rights Commissioner asks Canadians to Self-Check, “Am I Racist?”
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.
View More Helping Rural Communities Recover from the Last Recession
As a “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence is amplified by the COVID-19 health crisis, the B.C. government announces $10 million to improve the delivery of emergency sexual assault response services.
View More $10 Million to Help Survivors of COVID-19 “Shadow Pandemic”
Simon Fraser University (SFU) gets $34.1 million from global financial guru, the largest gift of its kind ever given to a Canadian university.
View More Mega Gift to Boost Education In Equity, Diversity and Inclusion