Calls mount for Canada to establish a special public policy category and new guidelines to help resettle climate migrants and refugees.
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Racial bullying in schools result of ‘whitewashed history’
Findings from a recent study indicate that despite being taught multicultural values and inclusion at school, racial and ethnic bullying in Canadian schools prevails. Experts say it has to do with the lack of education on Canada’s history with racism and white supremacy. NCM’s Baisakhi Roy reports.
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“Mexican Gothic” — a mix of the sensual and the repulsive
New York Times bestselling author, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s fifth novel, “Mexican Gothic,” does a horrifyingly delicious job of intertwining sensuality with the macabre, using her scientific training to bring readers into the world of toxic, hallucinogenic fungi.
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Religious connections help new immigrants with social integration
A new Statistics Canada report shows that religion plays a big role in many new immigrants’ lives, compared to people born in Canada. Pastor David Drysdale says joining a new church helps new Canadians socially integrate.
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Multiculturalism in practice remains barrier to full youth integration
Canada may be a symbol of successful multiculturalism around the world, but in practice, racialized youth say the policy has not created the equal-chance opportunities for immigrants it purports to. NCM’s Daniela Cohen reports.
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Gaining asylum, losing family
What does it mean for refugees who leave behind their homes, family and friends to seek asylum and build a new life in a foreign country? NCM’s Arzu Yildiz reflects on her own journey and that of friends.
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Racism at IRCC could determine who gets in
IRCC employees are reporting racist workplace behaviour such as racially-charged microaggressions at work, says survey. NCM reporter Isabel Inclan reports on the deeper fallout.
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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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Time to expand international student work permit program: experts
As a series of recent global surveys show Canada dominating the international student destination rankings, calls are mounting for the expansion of the country’s Post Graduate Work Permit program.
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Fighting systemic racism using her “immigrant experience”
The new independent commissioner on systemic racism in New Brunswick, Manju Varma, is taking a very different approach to her mandate. For example, she wants to ensure that foreign credentials are privileged — not discounted — for immigrants arriving in her province.
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