The much-anticipated first federal budget from the new Liberal government was unveiled on March 22. To describe the general reactions, they would be “Wow,” “Oh,” and maybe even, “Oh no.” I was all “Yay!” and…
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Pinoy Cash Flow Gets a Canadian Boost
Filipinos in Canada are expressing concern about Ottawa’s intention to support lower costs for remittance services. Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, told a Filipino gathering at the St. Mary’s church in Vancouver that Canada…
View More Pinoy Cash Flow Gets a Canadian BoostFederal Government Earmarks Money for Newcomer Needs
New Canadians were not left out of Canada’s 2015 budget released by the Federal government in late April. The government’s focus on newcomers centres on three primary objectives: remove financial barriers to international education accreditation, reduce…
View More Federal Government Earmarks Money for Newcomer NeedsElection Watch: Debunking the “Ethnic Vote” Strategy
New Democratic Party leader Tom Mulcair, along with Toronto City Councillor Joe Cressy, seen here engaging with residents in Chinatown. Photo Credit: Joe Cressy via Flickr CC Can political parties court an “ethnic vote”? Sometimes…
View More Election Watch: Debunking the “Ethnic Vote” StrategySettlement Services: Where Ontario Stands
[Part 1 of 3 of an in-depth investigative series.] For over two decades, Canada has welcomed an average of 250,000 immigrants per year. These newcomers often settle into any one of the country’s major metropolitan…
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