Citizenship & Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said the government will comply with a Federal Appeal Court ruling last Friday, and restore the Interim Federal Healthcare program for refugees in Canada. Critics, however, are taking the government to task for not… »
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Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Immigration rules now ban polygamous and forced marriages no allowed into Canada now
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander introduced legislation today banning people in polygamous and forced marriages from immigrating to Canada. He made the announcement in Toronto this morning, with Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch. The government will also offer… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Elizabeth Gallagher would you like a vacation?
One Canadian Elizabeth Gallagher has an interesting opportunity to consider. She could accept the offer of a round-the-world vacation over Christmas, from a stranger, with apparently no strings attached. Following the break-up of his relationship with former girlfriend Elizabeth Gallagher,… »
Controversy surges over unpaid internships
The governor of the Bank of Canada reignited a storm of controversy when he suggested young people looking for jobs should do unpaid work as a way to get experience. Stephen Poloz made the remarks to a House of Commons… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Conference to discuss effects of corruption and possible solutions
Corruption costs society in so many ways, promoting gang or illegal activities, unfair business dealings, potentially shoddy public works, waste of vast sums of public humanitarian aid money, and much much more. Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School (York University) is… »
Teen who led prostitution ring sentenced as adult
Kailey Oliver-Machado was 15 years old when she was arrested for recruiting girls through social media sites, then drugging and beating them to force them into prostitution. Calling her actions “despicable,” Justice Diane Lahaie sentenced her to 6 ½ years… »
Economy, International, Society
Canadian quality wine making inroads in Japan
It has certainly become a major career shift for Jamie Paquin. The Brockville Ontario native left Canada eight years ago on a one year Japanese scholarship to complete his York University PhD studies in sociology in Japan. However he fell… »
What? Christmas already?
Well, there have been signs! The first warning shot of winter in southern Canada arrived with a blast on Sunday in New Brunswick with thousands left without power and various school and business closings, and clogged highways. © CBC Many northern… »
International, Politics, Society
French President Hollande addresses Quebec National Assembly
French President Francois Hollande was in Montreal and Quebec City on his last day in Canada. He was honoured with the opportunity to address the Quebec National Assembly, and he told the provincial legislature, “Our friendship is not based in nostalgia over… »
Economy, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Waneek Horn-Miller suing Mohawk Band Council over eviction notice
Waneek Horn-Miller is one of seven people suing the Kahnawake Mohawk Council over eviction notices due to their “mixed-race” relationships. An athlete, Horn-Miller was co-captain of the Women’s water polo team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. She was informed… »
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