Hong Kongers escaping Beijing’s tightening grip on their freedoms will see a special immigration pathway open for them on Monday, with new open work permits.
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Federal Government Opens Pathways to Immigrants from Hong Kong
Due to rising political tensions in China, Canada creates a three-year open work permit for Hong Kong residents. The open work permit will be available to those who have graduated from post-secondary institutions in Canada or abroad within the last five years.
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Containing a Virus from Hong Kong to Canada
Despite being next door to China, where COVID-19 was first detected, Hong Kong has been effective at limiting the spread of the virus until a recent resurgence. New Canadian Media looks at what lessons Canada can learn from Hong Kong.
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Canadians in Hong Kong Review City’s Economic Future Amid Outbreak
After months of political protests and social turmoil brought Hong Kong to a near standstill, fears of the COVID-19 outbreak are disrupting the city again, compelling the Canadian community in Hong Kong to weigh the economic pros and cons of life in Asia’s financial hub.
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Unfriending Family over Hong Kong Protests
“Both of my brothers support Hong Kong police violence and the extradition bill,” Tsui explains. “I told them I have to block them on Facebook, so I don’t have to see so many of their posts and re-posts that agitate me.”
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Tory Candidates Make Joint Pitch to Chinese Voters
Seven Conservative candidates representing Greater Toronto Area (GTA) ridings with a significant presence of ethnic Chinese voters came together on Tuesday to promote their party platform. The Chinese Canadian Conservative Association (CCCA) organized the event…
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Richmond Residents Divided on Immigration
If Joseph Martinez was given the option, he would “export half of the population of Richmond back to China.” Owner of Little Paws Animal Clinic and resident of the newly created federal riding of Steveston…
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When countries experience turbulent times, large populations of people often look to migrate. Canada is often a country people seek out. Hong Kong is no exception. In the 1980s and ’90s, both the hand off…
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Adopting a Chinese Name Helps Win at the Polls
The federal election season is fast approaching. The BC civic election was a mere three months ago. Every aspiring federal politician will try to vie for the attention of every eligible voter. With so many residents speaking Chinese…
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History repeating itself in Vancouver
Within the animal kingdom, there are few images more compellingly grotesque than the Rat King. A cluster of vermin that has been fused together through blood, dirt, and excrement, the Rat King is a harbinger…
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