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Courts warn of ‘critical’ budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada’s 3 largest cities
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is set to meet with the chief justices of Canada’s four federal courts on Friday, after they warned of a budgetary shortfall creating “critical” pressure on their operations, including efforts to clear a backlog of immigration […] read more
December 20, 2024
Protecting yourself online: A Cyber Security Toolkit for Newcomers to Canada
In our increasingly digital world, it’s important to understand how to protect your personal and financial information from fraud and scams. Building this understanding is… read more
December 19, 2024
3 New Canada Immigration Changes Announced By Marc Miller
On December 17, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced significant reforms to Canada’s immigration system. These measures aim to… read more
December 16, 2024
Federal funding for some B.C. newcomer support programs cut
Multiple programs supporting immigrant and refugee settlement in British Columbia are losing federal funding, as the Canadian government plans to decrease the number of newcomers allowed… read more
December 13, 2024
Nearly a decade after the Syrian refugee crisis began, Canada remains transformed by its response
It was a portrait of humanity’s failure: the photograph of three-year-old Alan Kurdi, who had escaped civil war in Syria only to drown in the Mediterranean Sea alongside his mother and… read more
December 13, 2024
The 20 most livable Canadian cities for newcomers in 2024
In creating this ranking aimed at individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years, we placed an emphasis on easy integration into the community, access to basic amenities and… read more
December 13, 2024
Immigration To Canada To Set A New Record In 2024
Canada is gearing up for a historic year in immigration, with projections indicating record-breaking numbers of new permanent residents landing in 2024. As one of… read more
December 13, 2024
IRCC Increases Immigration Application Fees: What You Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a revised fee schedule for immigration applications. While some fees increased, most remained unchanged. The fees, updated on December… read more
December 08, 2024
I gave up a comfortable life to come to Canada – and my immigrant story is more common than you may think
Today, I am living just outside Toronto, where I have been for the last five years. And my family and I are still struggling to… read more
December 07, 2024
Most Fulfilling Careers of 2024: Study reveals 10 Jobs That Keep Workers Happy
In today’s competitive job market, finding a role that promotes job satisfaction and well-being is more critical than ever. Research consistently shows that happy employees are… read more
December 07, 2024
Courts warn of ‘critical’ budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada’s 3 largest cities
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani is set to meet with the chief justices of Canada’s four federal courts on Friday, after they warned of a budgetary… read more
December 06, 2024
Ten Cool Features at Your Vancouver Island Regional Library
Books are only tip of the iceberg when it comes to what libraries offer and what your library card can help you access. You can… read more
December 06, 2024
Get Ready for the Thompson Nicola Regional Library Holiday Reading Challenge!
The holidays are a time for family and fun, but they can also be a great opportunity to keep children engaged with literacy while at… read more