Indigenous people and New Canadians might be two of the most influential population groups across Canada in the long run. But there exists a gap between the two groups, with the latter having a larger say in federal politics, which has resulted in some tension. The future of the country largely rests on the bridges and connections between these groups, argues Kenneth Coates.
View More New Bridges: Indigenous People and New Canadians
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.
View More Candidates of Colour Dominate New Immigrant-Heavy Ridings
South Asian COVID Task Force aims to put a spotlight on the specific needs of new Canadian communities and the structural barriers that are continuing to drive the pandemic.
View More South Asian Doctors Ramp Up Cultural Messaging to Combat COVID-19
It’s time to change the narrative, says Jason Mackay, founder of Collective Bunch, a new initiative to promote the participation of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in Vancouver’s film industry.
View More On a Mission to Add More Colour to Vancouver’s Film Industry
New research shows Canadians, by a five-to-one margin, believe immigration will make the nation stronger and better.
View More Most Canadians Want More New Canadians
As the city of North Bay’s declining population causes worry about skilled labour shortages, the city looks to new Canadians to fill the gap.
View More Small Cities Have Big Dreams for New Canadians
“New Canadians”, a television show about newcomers in Canada, has now launched in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Produced by New Horizons Media in association with the New Canadian Media Professionals Network (NCMP), the show…
View More NewsBriefs: Immigrant-Centric Show Launches in GTA
Rightly or wrongly, foreign policy is not high on the list of issues that Canadians would like to know about during a federal election campaign. That said, this week’s Munk Debate, while holding a mirror…
View More Foreign Policy Debate Ignores Diaspora Nation
When it comes to elections, new Canadian citizens and young Canadian voters share similar challenges. Broadly speaking these two demographics share an unfamiliarity with the Canadian democratic process. Put another way, both are often first…
View More Getting First-Time Voters to the Polls
Ayesha Syed didn’t vote in the 2011 election. It wasn’t because she took her civic duty of voting for granted or isn’t interested in politics per se. Rather, it was because the 24-year-old Carleton University…
View More Getting Millennials, New Citizens to the Polls