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Toronto Star: Immigration Minister Marc Miller on international students and asylum seekers
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:36 AM
The Star sits down with the Liberal minister on the eve of his one-year anniversary in the post.
It was a day after his constituency office was found vandalized, with windows smashed and pink paint sprayed over, but that didn’t stop Immigration Minister Marc Miller from cracking jokes with the audience at a special citizenship ceremony in Toronto to mark Cirque du Soleil’s 40th anniversary.
“Anyone want to change their mind? You still have time,” Miller said jokingly at Friday’s event. “But I’m...
Media Technology Monitor (MTM) Newcomers Survey
Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 02:38 PM
Help shape how newcomer voices are heard by Canadian policymakers and media by participating in the Media Technology Monitor (MTM) Newcomers’ 2024 survey!
MTM Newcomers is the premier annual survey that explores how newcomers in Canada use media and technology.
As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will receive a $10 online gift card valid anywhere. This survey is open to all newcomers who have arrived in Canada in the past five years.
Why should you participate?
Your input can help...
Clarissa Moura’s Impact Story: Navigating a New Healthcare Career
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 11:29 AM
Early Career in Brazil and Transition to Canada
Clarissa graduated as a nurse in Brazil in 2013. She quickly immersed herself in the healthcare system, working as an intensive care nurse for seven years. During this period, she honed her skills in critical care, managing complex patient needs, and working under high-pressure conditions. Her career was flourishing, but life had other plans. When she met her future husband, who aspired to move to Canada, she was at a crossroads. The prospect of...
Natalia Pinto's Impact Story: Strategic Planning and Community Support
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 11:11 AM
Navigating the Path of an International Medical Graduate
In 2016, Natalia Pinto embarked on a transformative journey from Colombia to Canada, driven by her passion for pediatrics and her desire to work with special needs children. During her third year as a pediatric resident, she participated in an observership at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, specifically in the Developmental Pediatrics service. This experience solidified her commitment to her specialty and introduced her to a new healthcare...
Featured Member: Tamara Mosher-Kuczer
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 10:49 AM
Tamara Mosher-Kuczer, an experienced immigration lawyer, shared insights from her journey and her perspectives on the significant challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. Her career in immigration law, is deeply rooted in her personal background. Tamara’s expertise and dedication have earned her the designation of Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She actively participates in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration Section, the...
Randa Yossef's Impact Story: Resilience Across Borders
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 12:13 PM
Resilience Across Borders
Embarking on a journey that spans continents, Dr. Randa Yossef's success story, from Aleppo, Syria, to her recent residency match in Canada, underscores the power of unwavering commitment. As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), Dr. Yossef navigated challenges with resilience, driven by her pursuit of healthcare excellence and dedication to community service.
Completing her medical education in Aleppo, Syria, Dr. Yossef pursued specialized training in Obstetrics and...
Azeez Sadeeqi’s Impact Story: From IMG to Residency Match in Canada
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 09:20 AM
From Baghdad to Ottawa
Dr. Azeez Sadeeqi's journey from Baghdad to Ottawa is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of a supportive community. An international medical graduate (IMG), Dr. Sadeeqi completed his medical education at the University of Baghdad in 2019. Following his graduation, he embarked on a rigorous postgraduate training program, focusing on general practice and participating in various disciplines. His most notable contribution during this period was working...
CBC: Calgary doctors help refugees connect with key Canadian health services
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 08:31 AM
A unique online tool designed by University of Calgary researchers is helping refugees in Canada connect with key health care and settlement supports.
The Canadian Refugee Healthcare System Atlas provides information and links for 146 organizations across the country, including primary care clinics treating refugees, public health clinics and settlement services.
The Atlas, which is free and presents the information on a searchable map, is offered in a number of languages, including English,...
Featured Organization: PRAIDA
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 11:44 AM
PRAIDA was founded in 1956. It was formerly known as SARIMM (Service d’aide aux réfugiés et aux immigrants du Montréal métropolitain) and SAVI (Service d’aide aux voyageurs et aux immigrants), two programs that merged in 2006. During its sixty years of existence, PRAIDA was able to acquire a vast expertise in terms of assessment and intervention in the context of humanitarian immigration, traumas, intercultural approach and diversity management.
PRAIDA aims to improve the well-being of asylum...
CBC: Alberta immigration experts say a job scam is targeting temporary foreign workers
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 08:54 AM
Immigration lawyers, consultants and agencies in Alberta are sounding the alarm over what they say is a common scam targeting temporary foreign workers, as the province's population grows.
The scheme can involve employers, immigration consultants and recruiters who sometimes work together to promise jobs to temporary foreign workers — often for tens of thousands of dollars.
They sell labour market impact assessments (LMIAs). That's a federal document most employers need before they can hire a...
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