Communities across Canada are ramping up their efforts to link their local settlement services to meet the needs of newcomers through the federal Local Immigration…
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Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Weighs in on Refugee Resettlement
Helping Syrian refugees fleeing their war torn homes migrate to Canada is not a partisan issue, says new Conservative Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic Michelle…
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Settlement Work Must Keep Up With Tech-Savvy Newcomers
When it comes to technology use, immigrants to Canada are well ahead of settlement agencies. It’s a reality the sector needs to face. Organizations can…
View More Settlement Work Must Keep Up With Tech-Savvy NewcomersUnderstanding Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence
Many immigrant women who are experiencing domestic violence require culturally sensitive support services. A new project on Canada’s east coast aims to ensure these types…
View More Understanding Immigrant Women and Domestic ViolenceTaking Immigration and Settlement to Twitter
Patricia Gallagher admits it is hard to keep up with social media in her line of work. As the Operations Manager at the Calgary Catholic…
View More Taking Immigration and Settlement to TwitterResearch Watch #7: Enclaves and Earnings
Several observers have noted that immigration is, generally, a non-partisan issue in Canada. That probably explains why it’s not a topic of debate during this…
View More Research Watch #7: Enclaves and EarningsS.U.C.C.E.S.S. Goes to China
Vancouver-based immigrant-settlement organization S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will be opening a new centre in Beijing, China, to help newcomers with the transition to Canada. This makes it the…
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How to Get Mainstream Media to Cover Immigrant Issues
Getting the mainstream media to cover more immigrant issues is something many settlement and advocacy agencies grapple with. The first of a series of workshops…
View More How to Get Mainstream Media to Cover Immigrant IssuesToronto Rolls Out Red Carpet for Newcomers
Toronto showed off its diverse colours by holding its inaugural Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square on Friday. Of the 2.8 million people living in…
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While Newfoundland Struggles to Attract and Retain Newcomers, PEI Shines
The face of Canada’s immigration system has been changing drastically. With the federal government scaling back on settlement service funding in parts of central Canada,…
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