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Data on Canadian Immigrants from 'Shithole' Countries Might Surprise Trump

16-01-2018 | New Canadian Media

By: Arvind Magesan in Calgary, AB Defenders of Donald Trump say his “shithole countries” remark regarding people from Africa, Haiti and other nations was just Trump being Trump — the president...

Changes Coming to Parent and Grandparent Immigration?
By: Kelly Toughill in Halifax Thousands of families will soon get a second chance to bring parents and grandparents to Canada. That’s the good news recently announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
Shifting Our Conversations From Marriage Fraud to Marriage Breakdown
Commentary by Will Tao in Vancouver The Liberal Government finally delivered on their long-standing campaign promise to end conditional permanent residency for spouses on April 28. Previously introduced in October 2012 by…
Integration Models Highlight of Metropolis Conference
Commentary by Andrew Griffith in Ottawa The just-concluded National Metropolis Conference is an annual forum for researchers, policy makers and immigrant-service organizations. This year the conference was held in Montreal. Here are…
Refugees from U.S. are Breaking the Law
Commentary by Surjit Singh Flora in Brampton For many Sikhs in Canada today, the Komagata Maru incident still looms large in our consciousness. For anyone not familiar with this event in our…
Brockville, Look to GTA, not India
Commentary by Don Curry in North Bay Municipal councils in Canada’s smaller centres do not appear to be at the forefront in analyzing demographic and diversity trends affecting their communities. They…
High on Immigration, Low on Citizenship
News Analysis by NCM Newsroom Days after being sworn in as prime minister on November 4 last year, Justin Trudeau listed priority tasks for his ministers. Like that of his colleagues…
A Canada of 100 million? Are they Insane?
Commentary by Howard Anglin There are some ideas so daft that it takes a very smart person to think of them. Or, in the case of a new proposal to triple…
Are those Against Higher Immigration Levels Bigots? Think Again
Commentary by Pradip Rodrigues in Mississauga Last week, Canada’s innovation minister Navdeep Bains all but conceded that the Liberals needed to craft a positive message about boosting the number of immigrants…
Monsef Birthplace a Non-issue
Commentary by David Cohen in Montreal I feel compelled to comment on the case of Maryam Monsef, Liberal MP and federal Minister of Democratic Institutions, who has been caught up in…
Consulting Citizens on Anti-Terrorism Policy
Commentary by Phil Gurski Should governments seek public approval on counter terrorism policy? By now, I am sure that you are aware of the fact that a referendum carried out by the Colombian…

Rights Groups Sue Government Over Citizenship Stripping
THE B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) on Monday launched a legal challenge to protect the rights of Canadians facing revocation of their…
Conflating Cultural Values with Secular Ideals
Commentary by Jagdeesh Mann in Vancouver Though I have family’s roots in B.C. going back a century, I stumble when cataloging the “unique” values underlying Canadian culture. The default list reads like a dating…
It's a Start: One Side of the Immigration Conversation
Commentary by Susan Delacourt in Montreal The conversation that Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has been trying to open — about immigrants, integration and “anti-Canadian values” — was well underway in…
Why the 'Barbaric Cultural Practices' Debate Won't Go Away
Commentary by Susan Delacourt in Ottawa The good news for Kellie Leitch — and she might need some right now — is that many Canadians believe this country needs young, female…
British and Canadian citizenship? You better get a Canadian Passport PDQ
Pretty oldish news, but important. If you have dual British and Canadian citizenship, as of September 30, 2016, you will need a Canadian passport to be allowed to fly back…
The Billion Dollar Immigration Question
Commentary by Kareem El-Assal and Sonia Takhar Canada’s immigration minister John McCallum recently announced that the federal government is evaluating the merits of launching a new program to attract investor immigrants…
Refugees: Opportunity will Trump Tragedy
Commentary by Steve Dooley in Surrey A Surrey forum held earlier this year on helping Syrian refugees settle in our area started with an ice-breaker. Participants were asked to stand if…
Canada Plans Substantial Increase to Immigration Levels
Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum is touting Canada as the go to place for Asians, especially Filipinos and Chinese nationals, saying the country needs them. On a…
Deciding on the Right Level of Immigration
Commentary by Kareem El-Assal in Ottawa Canada is expected to welcome up to 305,000 immigrants this year. The last time Canada admitted that many newcomers was in 1913, when a staggering 401,000…
Consultation Overlooks Citizenship
Commentary by Andrew Griffith in Ottawa Some things never change. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launches consultations on immigration and leaves out any questions on the related issues of citizenship…

National Conversation on Immigration Launched
THE Government of Canada is asking Canadians about what they think immigration means for Canada, and how we can continue to grow our nation through immigration. Starting Tuesday (July 5), until August…
Canada Could Be Pressed Into Reopening NAFTA, US Lawmaker Says
WASHINGTON—Canada might be forced to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement if the next U.S. president insists upon it, a Washington lawmaker says. During a forum co-hosted by the Canadian…
Canadian citizenship being granted without all necessary checks on applications: Federal Auditor General
‘Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Canada Border Services Agency should improve information sharing’ AUDITOR General of Canada Michael Ferguson’s audit of citizenship applications concludes that Immigration, Refugees and…
Children of Refugees Thrive in Canada: StatsCan Study
by Selina Chignall in Ottawa As 25,000 Syrian refugees live through the process of resettlement and beginning new lives in Canada, a Statistics Canada study published today reveals that the children…
Funding of $100 million for Syrian Relief Operations
Canadians donated a total of $31.8 million MARIE-CLAUDE Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, on Wednesday announced funding of $100 million to help the most vulnerable…
Study Reveals Awfulness of Canadian Investor Immigration; Income Tax Averages C$1,400 per Millionaire
By Ian Young,South China Morning PostSpecial to The Post At last week’s “emergency meeting” on Vancouver housing affordability, local MLA David Eby struck a chord in his opening remarks. “We have every…
New Vision Action Plan to Guide Improvement of Immigration and Settlement Outcomes Over Next Three Years
FEDERAL, provincial and territorial ministers of immigration met in Ottawa on Monday to talk about the future of immigration in Canada, review the recently tabled immigration levels plan and share…
Canada Plans To Admit Over 300,000 Permanent Immigrants In 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum says up to 305,000 new permanent residents could be admitted to Canada this year under the Liberal plan. TORONTO – Up to 305,000 new permanent residents could…
Migrant Myths Influence Immigration Policies
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga At a time when Canada has seen a shift in immigration policy, particularly when it comes to resettling Syrian refugees, a study reveals that myths and imaginaries…
Minister of Immigration John McCallum Wants to Welcome Immigrants with a Smile, not a Scowl
He’s not an immigrant himself, but the new minister of the renamed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no stranger to the portfolio. Prior to the... -- Delivered by Feed43…

Research Watch #9: Canada’s Vital Ethnic Media
by Priya Ramanujam in Scarborough, Ontario At a time when national and local mainstream media seem to be downsizing and shutting down daily, where does Canada’s ethnic media fit in? And…
Flying in Family Class: An In-Depth Series (Part III)
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga In Pakistan, where retirement homes do not exist, children consider it a moral duty to take care of their parents as they age. Asad Khan says this…
Flying in Family Class: An In-Depth Series (Part II)
Family reunification is at the core of the Liberal government’s immigration policy. After our two-part in-depth piece on the pros and cons of the family class immigration stream, this new series takes a…
Flying in Family Class: An In-Depth Series (Part I)
Family reunification is at the core of the Liberal government’s immigration policy. After our two-part in-depth piece on the pros and cons of the family class immigration stream, this new…
Promise on Parent-Grandparent Sponsorships Unfulfilled
by Ranjit Bhaskar in Toronto Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) resumed receiving sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents (PGP) of Canadian citizens and permanent residents on Monday morning. The case processing centre in…
Research Watch #8: The Same Canada?
by Priya Ramanujam in Scarborough Members of visible-minority groups have a stronger sense of loyalty to federal government than provincial government, reports a new study from the Institute for Research on…
Attn McCallum: Do Not End Open Work Permit Program
Dear Minister John McCallum, We are reaching out to you as a group of Canadians and immigrants with a vested interest in seeing improvements made in the immigration system, a system…
Frustration Abounds for Immigrants Stuck in Backlog
Would-be immigrants applying under the Canadian Experience Class are forced to quit their jobs and return home due to delays in processing. -- Delivered by Feed43 service Canadian Immigrant Read Full Article
Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Smuggling Provisions of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
THE Supreme Court of Canada has struck down the human smuggling provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The law criminalized humanitarian workers and family members trying to assist…
Immigration and Diversity: Inclusion Drives Canadian Values
“Canada is like a beautiful painting made up of different colours,” says Farid Rohani, a life member of the Laurier Institution in Vancouver. Tolerance, inclusiveness and openness are just a…

New Data Confirms Toronto Police Racially Profile Refugees and Migrants, Say Activist Groups
GOVERNMENT data revealed in a new report “Often Asking, Always Telling: The Toronto Police Service and the Sanctuary City Policy” shows that that the Toronto Police Service (TPS) has been…
Canadians Still Conflicted About Newcomers
by Florence Hwang in Regina, Saskatchewan Two independent surveys find that Canadians are positive about newcomers in theory, but they are not so agreeable when pushed out of their comfort zones. According…
Pros and Cons of Family Reunification
by Leah Bjornson in Vancouver Justin Trudeau has now officially been elected as Canada’s 29th Prime Minister and with him come promises of investment in infrastructure, electoral reform…
‘Delayed Citizens’ Escape Campaign Attention
by Fatima Syed in Toronto While citizenship, immigration and refugee policy have been major issues in the current election campaign, not much has been said about the three-fold increase in the…
Family Reunification: The Economic Cost
by Leah Bjornson in Vancouver As the date of the federal election draws nearer, political candidates have begun to consider the costs of reuniting immigrant families – both economically and socially. On…
New B.C. Act to Improve Pathways to Permanent Residency
B.C.’s PNP nominations’ allocation is 5,500 for 2015 SHIRLEY Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, on Tuesday introduced legislation as a…
Policy Advice for the Next Minister - Part 2
by Nick Noorani and Kareem El-Assal It is perhaps a good thing that immigration is not a major federal campaign issue, although the issue does surface in certain immigrant-rich ridings. And, of course…
Policy Advice for the Next Minister
by Andrew Griffith, Robert Vineberg & Richard Kurland It is perhaps a good thing that immigration is not a major federal campaign issue, although the issue does surface in certain immigrant-rich…
Support for Bill C-51 Split Evenly, Fewer Now See ISIS as Direct Threat
IN a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll, conducted September 14-15, among 1,402 Canadian voters, 4-in-10 (41%) support Bill C-51, the new anti-terror legislation, while just…
New Multimedia Report Exposes Discriminatory Immigration Policy
A new multimedia project claims to shed light on the drastically changed landscape for immigrants under the Harper government. Never Home: Legislating Discrimination in Canadian Immigration launched on Tuesday at…

Research Watch #7: Enclaves and Earnings
by Priya Ramanujam (@SincerelyPriya) in Scarborough, Ontario 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…
Anti-immigrant, Anti-Canadian, Anti-democratic
Saying the federal government’s new citizenship legislation is anti-immigrant, anti-Canadian and anti-democratic; two legal groups are seeking help to raise money for a constitutional challenge. The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA)…
Quebec Falling in Line with Federal Immigration Program
by Rosanna Haroutounian (@rharoutounian) in Montreal, Quebec The Quebec government is working on changes to its immigration policy that will bring it in line with the federal Express Entry program, which…
Law Allowing Immigrants and Dual Nationals to be Stripped of Citizenship is Anti-Canadian, Allege Rights Groups
THE BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) have launched a constitutional challenge to the new Citizenship Act, a federal law relegating over one…
Express Entry Clogs Up Passage to Canada
The first full picture of the Express Entry system implemented by Immigration Canada shows that only one in 10 applicants succeed. More than 112,700 people applied for permanent residency in Canada…
Canada to Continue Testing Demand for ‘Millionaire Visas’
by Ranjit Bhaskar (@ranjit17) in Mississauga, Ontario Canada will persist with its new Immigrant Investor Venture Capital plan despite the less-than-enthusiastic response to it so far. “Pilot programs like this always take…
Research Watch 6: Complex Realities for Multiculturalism and Identity
by Priya Ramanujam (@SincerelyPriya) in Scarborough, Ontario With the federal election approaching, it seems a fitting time to gauge the pulse of the Canadian public to find out where it stands…
New Citizenship Laws Spark Fears in Ethnic Communities
Activists from ethnic communities in Canada said they will fight a new law that changes the Citizenship Act which gives government the power to strip the citizenship of anyone convicted…
Refugee Numbers Increasing Dramatically
by Zoran Vidić in Subotica on the Serbia - Hungary border They come from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Palestine, Somalia, Eritrea, Libya and even West Africa. They walk many thousands of miles…
C-51 Among Topics UN Human Rights Committee Considering This Week
by Amanda Connolly The government’s controversial anti-terrorism legislation, C-51, will be among the topics studied by the United Nations this week as part of a periodic review of how well Canada…

Research Watch 5: A Dollar Value on Extended Families
by Priya Ramanujam (@SincerelyPriya) in Scarborough, Ontario On the eve of Canada’s 148th birthday, the Association for Canadian Studies released the findings of a survey titled: “Is Canada a Land of…
Final Citizenship Changes Come Into Force
by Catherine Sas The remaining revisions to Canada's Citizenship laws came into force on June 11, 2015. Last year the government introduced Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act which introduced many…
Remainder of Citizenship Act Reforms Take Effect June 11, 2015
On June 5, 2015, it was announced that the remainder of the reforms to the Citizenship Act will come into force on June 11, 2015. These reforms include , but…
Citizenship Rules Change June 11, 2015
“A final suite of reforms to strengthen and modernize Canada’s citizenship laws will be fully in force as of June 11, 2015. The changes — part of a package of…
Feds Issue Warning to Dual Citizens on Terror
By Gerald V. Paul “Canadian citizenship can now also be revoked from dual citizens for taking up arms against Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, whether as a member of… --…
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Boasts about Super Visa, but NDP MP Sims Says it Doesn’t Address the Real Issue
SO what’s the truth? Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander this week sent a press release titled “Super Visa hits super milestone – Program helps families reunite faster.” Not so…
Immigration Policy Should Not ‘Culturalize’ Family Violence: Community Leaders
by Susan Korah (@waterlilypool) in Ottawa “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” wrote Charles Dickens in the famous opening lines of his novel, A Tale of…
Research Watch: What Do Prospective Immigrants Think of Canada?
by Priya Ramanujam (@SincerelyPriya) in Toronto Even more than career prospects, the perceived high quality of life is at the top of the list of what motivates skilled professionals in countries…
Changes to Canadian Citizenship Law — Interview with Kerry Molitor, RCIC
Via the New Canadians website, here’s a useful video about the proposed changes in the Canadian citizenship laws as explained by Kerry Molitor, a regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. She points…
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Foreign Worker Program Hanging ‘by its Fingernails’
by Kelsey Johnson Canada is “clinging” to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program by “its fingernails,” the senior vice president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce warned, saying public and government attitudes…

High Time to Boost Canada’s Immigration Plan
by Kareem El-Assal (@immigrationCBoC) in Ottawa Immigration has always played a crucial role in Canada’s social vitality and economic prosperity. Since Confederation, Canada has welcomed immigrants into communities throughout the country…
“We Will Not Tolerate People Going Underground”
by Kelsey Johnson The federal government will not abide temporary foreign workers going underground to avoid an April 1 deadline that will force thousands of them out of the country, the…
Temporary Foreign Workers Bilked by Immigration Consultants as Deadline Looms
by Kelsey Johnson Two days before an April 1st deadline imposed under changes to the government’s temporary foreign worker program, some foreign workers who have to go back to their home…
Express Entry and the Perils of Misrepresentation
by Catherine Sas Canada's new immigrant selection system for economic immigrants, Express Entry came into effect on January 1, 2015 and has dramatically changed our immigration program. What used to be…
New Rules Increase Roadblocks for Hiring Foreign Workers
Minister of Immigration, Chris Alexander, continues to make the hiring of foreign workers difficult for Canadian employers. On February 21, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced new rules that require…
Nine Years is too Long to Wait for Permanent Resident Visa for Parents and Grandparents, says Lexbase
LEXBASE, Canada’s leading immigration publication under well-known lawyer Richard Kurland, has in an editorial comment slammed the government for the nine-year wait that parents and grandparents face to get a…
Demonstrators Protest Against New Immigration Policy
“One of the largest deportations in Canadian history” is being predicted by migrant worker groups as a new immigration policy targeting caregivers and some foreign workers take effect next month…
What You Need to Know about Changes in the Canadian Immigration Policy
As Canadians approach an election year in 2015, one of the critical issues of concern and debate centers on our country’s immigration and refugee policies. Over the past several years…
Express Entry is not Easy Entry
On January 1, 2015 Canada's immigration program was dramatically and fundamentally changed. Overnight our immigration program morphed from an applicant-driven model, to a government selection-driven model. Up until December 31, 2014 an…
Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Human Smuggling Case
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in a series of cases concerning provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) relating to “human smuggling,” starting today. The…

Cash for Citizenship Aimed to Boost Canadian Economy
Canada will accept 500 immigrant applications from millionaires and their families who can invest at least $2 million in the country. But only 60 of the 500 applications, which must…
Chris Alexander – From Gujarat With Love!
by BINOY THOMAS The Canadians are back, from the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, a biannual event that has become a mini Davos in recent times with investors competing with each other…
MP Sims slams Immigration Minister for denial of visas to attend funerals or visit dying relatives
NDP MP Jinny Sims (Newton-North Delta) has in a letter to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander urged him “to take on the important task of delivering compassionate, consistent and…
Canadian immigration - what's in store for 2015
There is promise that 2015 will be a banner year for Canada’s immigration programs with dramatic changes in virtually every aspect of program delivery: selection of skilled immigrants, processing of…
Come to Canada – if you can pay more
Interested in becoming a Canadian citizen in 2015? The cost to join has just jumped substantially. As of Jan.1, it’s $530 per adult, up from the formerly new price set last…
Conference Board immigration conference to envision national immigration plan for Canada
The immigration system has undergone a continuous evolution over the last decade, with the latest change being the introduction of the “express entry” system. But some believe... Canadian Immigrant Read Full Article
B.C. introduces new immigration stream under PNP – Express Entry British Columbia – for skilled workers
B.C. has introduced a new immigration stream under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) called Express Entry British Columbia. This new stream will work in tandem with Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s…
Is Express Entry the solution for successful newcomers?
Starting in January 2015, Canada’s immigration system will undergo its greatest change this century. Called “express entry,” the new system will allow Canadian employers to select skilled workers from a…
Canadian immigration program to sponsor parents, grandparents opens on January 2
News East West TORONTO: Canadians seeking to sponsor their parents and grandparents (PGP) can apply from January 2. The PGP is a first-come, first-served program under which only 5,000 new News East West Read…
Immigration policies need review for climate migrants
Citing natural disasters in the Philippines, Africa and South Asia, a new study co-authored by Simon Fraser University researchers recommends that the federal government create a new immigration class of…

CFIB proposes a new kind of visa to replace temporary foreign workers program
In a new report released Dec. 1, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to replace the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP)... Canadian Immigrant Read Full Article
“Employers Likely to Always Have Limited Role in Immigrant Selection”
by Our Special Correspondent (@NewCdnMedia) Canada’s most seasoned academic on immigration, Prof. Jeffrey Reitz, suggests that the decision of the government to postpone and reduce reliance on employer participation in the…
Agencies lobby for changes to Bill that would hurt refugees
Some 160 agencies from across Canada have banded together to lobby Ottawa for changes to an omnibus Bill C-43 that is under study and if passed will limit social assistance…
Cold-weather courses break ice for immigrants new to Canadian winters
Pauline Perrotte stood before her class and asked her pupils, all newcomers to Canada, what kinds of rumours they’d heard about Canadian winters. A woman from Iran raised her hand. “You…
Imagining the Agency of the Future
In light of major changes in the way immigrants receive "settlement services" in the country, New Canadian Media invited Meyer Burstein and Carl Nicholson to write for us about the…
Conservatives Move To Ban Polygamy, Forced Marriages
Ottawa: It has always been a question posed by critics of multiculturalism, what if someone went to a Canadian court and said that having more than one wife is sanctioned…
Citizenship of 22 people revoked this year
CITIZENSHIP and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced last Sunday that since the beginning of 2014, the government has revoked the citizenship of 22 people who obtained their Canadian citizenship…
Family reunification wait times for New Delhi and other Asian cities skyrocketing: Federal NDP
FEDERAL New Democrats are calling the family reunification wait times increase for Asian cities unacceptable and urge the government to take action now to clear the huge backlog. “For…
Migrants denied health rights, study finds
By Gerald V. Paul “The primary objective of this study was to present data describing the reasons and dominant diagnostic categories for medical repatriation of migrant farm workers in Ontario… The…
Foreign Doctors Face Identity Crisis While Navigating Professional Maze
by Dr. Jelena Zikic at York University Recent policy changes on removing the ‘Canadian experience’ barrier and some successful initiatives by organizations such as the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council have helped…

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