Entrepreneurs are urging the government to invest more in the tech sector, which is rife with untapped immigrant talent.
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‘What do I need to do to bring my mother to Canada?’
Ahmed is fighting to bring his sick mother to Canada from Tajikistan, where she is hiding from the Taliban. His refugee sponsorship application has been repeatedly rejected.
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Sick leave: What are we waiting for, advocates ask
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.
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Candidates of Colour Dominate New Immigrant-Heavy Ridings
An early analysis of yesterday’s election results by NCM shows 19 of the 23 ridings heavily populated by new Canadians chose a candidate of colour.
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Ethnic Media Help Get Immigrants to Ballot Boxes
As the federal election date nears, NCM looks into the role played by ethnic media in encouraging voting and informing ballot choices.
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Reviving Interest in Bengali Culture among Younger Generation
Bengali intellectuals in Canada call for more efforts to keep the Bengali youth interested in their native language and literary heritage.
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‘Your Accent Is Interesting’: Talking about Microaggressions Faced by Newcomers
Microaggressions happen to newcomers and immigrants daily, even during small talk. Being asked about one’s accent is one of them, writes Kaziwa Salih.
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When to Call 911: New Halton Service Helps Newcomers Navigate Crisis Situations
Local Journalism Initiative reporter Amrita Roy Chowdhury Majumdar explores a new approach in Halton to helping new Canadians overcome misconceptions about emergency services.
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My Name Was on a Hit List of Turkish Dissidents in Exile
Journalists and artists of Turkish origin living in exile, including New Canadian Media’s Arzu Yildiz, are being targeted after a hit list was circulated on social media.
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Kurdish Canadian Artists React to the Criminalization of Art in Turkey
Two Kurdish Canadian artists, writer Ava Homa and musician Kazım Boran, share their thoughts on the persecution of Kurds as two fellow artists in Turkey await trial for singing in their mother tongue.
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