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‘It’s a Crisis’: Cuts Hit Immigrant Settlement Support
B.C.-based service providers are facing drastic cuts and in some cases the total loss of immigrant settlement services funding, as of March 31. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, told The Tyee the funding cuts were made across Canada […] read more
April 17, 2025
Former Harper Adviser Makes Case For Well-Managed, High Immigration Levels
Canada must not retreat from immigration – it must reinvent it. That is the central message of a recent Montreal Gazette opinion piece by Sandy… read more
April 17, 2025
A newcomer’s guide to voting in Canada
Since the last federal election in Sept. 2021, Canada has welcomed roughly two million new citizens. They come from more than 200 countries and territories,… read more
April 16, 2025
Community projects countering racism receive $300,000
Community-based organizations throughout B.C. have received grants from the Province to fund projects countering racism and promoting multiculturalism. Under the annual B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism… read more
March 22, 2025
Tax tips for first-time filers, including newcomers
Whether you’re new to Canada or new to the workforce, filing taxes for the first time can feel overwhelming. Canada has a complex tax system… read more
March 16, 2025
Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister
Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of Canada’s immigration department,… read more
March 13, 2025
7 most common Canada permanent residency pathways in 2025
Canada’s allure as a prime destination for immigrants continues to grow, with the country’s goal to welcome 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025. Although this… read more
March 12, 2025
New to Canada? Here are some tips on finding work
Finding a job is one of the first things on the todo list of many newcomers to Saskatchewan, and it can be challenging. Jolene… read more
March 12, 2025
Emigration From Canada Now Hits A 7-Year High
Hold onto your toques, Canada—people are leaving in droves! In 2024, a staggering 81,601 Canadians packed their bags and bid farewell to the Great White… read more
March 11, 2025
Life in the shadows
Toronto’s undocumented migrants – most of whom initially entered the country legally – grapple with substandard employment, health and housing options. Every morning across… read more
March 09, 2025
Breaking cultural barriers in my eating disorder recovery
This article discusses eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-833-456-4566. The most… read more
March 07, 2025
Recognizing Foreign Construction Credentials
The UBC Bridge to Red Seal project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, will support 1,500 internationally trained workers by providing… read more
March 02, 2025
‘Express Entry’: Job sectors for priority immigration announced
The federal government has announced the targets in its latest effort to address labour shortages through economic immigration, promoting jobs in health care and social… read more