Dangers of high Hepatitis B rate among B.C. Asian immigrants

An immigrant service agency in British Columbia has launched a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of hepatitis B among the province's Asian immigrants. The Link's Pacific coast...

Greater commitment required of immigrant investors

Canada's Minister of Citizenship & Immigration is overseeing several reforms including a revamp of the Immigrant Investor Programme. As The Link’s Carmel Kilkenny tells us, Jason...

Business course helps Quebec immigrant women spend more time with their children

The Centre d'encadrement pour jeunes femmes immigrantes (CEJFI) is an organisation whose mission it is to improve the living conditions of young immigrant women. The Link’s Africa page web...

Miracle on the basketball court

Life Christian Academy's high school basketball team in Ottawa is burning up basketball courts in the varsity high school circuit. They've won 20 out of 25 games even though their school...

Halifax wants immigrants to feel at home

The capital of the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia wants to attract more immigrants. The Link’s Robert Jaros tells us city planners are consulting newcomers to see how Halifax could make...

Canadians are increasingly welcoming of immigrants

Polls show Canadians have a positive outlook on immigration, the integration of newcomers and their contribution to society and the economy. But, as The Link's Atlantic correspondent Robert Jaros...

Immigrants boast better knowledge of Canada than those born here

A survey by the Association for Canadian Studies finds immigrants are more likely to say they have a good knowledge of Canadian history than are people who were born here. And, generally they're...

City of Gatineau’s newly released code of conduct for immigrants stirs up controversy across Canada

The decision by the city of Gatineau, in West Quebec, to come up with a code of conduct for its immigrants has polarized opinions across the country. The statement of values produced by the city is...

Study finds arriving in Canada before the age of 9 critical to the academic success of immigrant children

Children who immigrate to Canada stand a better chance to succeed in high school if they arrive in the country before the age of nine, according to a new study published by Statistics Canada. As The...

A new study looks at ways to help immigrant artists pursue their art in Halifax

Foreign-born artist often struggle to pursue their art after immigrating to Canada. The Link's Robert Jaros tells us how urban planners in Halifax are looking at ways to help immigrant artists break...

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