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...

Basketball's James Naismith

Victor Nerenberg explores the invention of the game of basketball by James Naismith, a Canadian who was from Almonte, Ontario and who attended Montreal's McGill University.

Ask Guidy - Supreme Court says immigrant sponsors must pay up

In Canada, immigrants, once they've become citizens, have the right to sponsor their family members to come to Canada. They also have the responsibility to support those people financially for...

Ask Guidy - Family facing deportation may get a reprieve

The Maeng family came to Canada from South Korea and in 2003, they settled in Moncton, New Brunswick where there they opened a specialty grocery store. Recently they were informed they would not be...

Study calls immigrants a 'fiscal burden' for Canada

A study by researchers at the Fraser Institute shows recent immigrants are costing Canadian taxpayers as much as $23 billion dollars annually. Our West Coast correspondent Lorn Curry reports on the...

Smaller businesses hiring skilled immigrants

A new survey by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council says 20 per cent of employers are hiring foreign-trained professionals. As Toronto correspondent Lyne-Françoise Pelletier...

Ask Dr. Peter Liu - Social Anxiety

For many people, social gatherings such as dances, celebrations or family parties are all about good times and meeting up with the people they like. But for some, such get togethers induce more...

Ask Dr. Peter Liu - About shyness

It's not unusual to see toddlers or children who are quite shy. And we all know of teenagers who've struggled with it. But when does shyness go from an awkward stage to a person's impediment? For a...

Alberta facing foreign competition for skilled workers

The prairie province of Alberta is heading towards a shortage of skilled labour as the economy heats up. But, The Link's Frank Rackow tells us, the province is facing competition from international...

Ask Guidy - New Canadians and the challenge of bringing family over

Some immigrants come to Canada with the hope that family members left behind, including parents or grandparents, will be able to join them in the future. It's something the current government says is...

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