Vancouver Island organization supports new Canadians with education, resources, advice

Source: Helping immigrants recertify to continue their careers in Canada – Port Alberni Valley News

The situation of immigrants is becoming increasingly worse. Not just economic integration problems, but social integration as well.

Source: Our system is setting immigrants and Canadians up for failure | The Star

A new exhibit titled Héros de l’immigration shares the stories of “heroes” of immigration from all corners of New Brunswick. The essential workers highlighted range from personal support workers, to health care employees and truck drivers.

Source: Photography exhibit honours New Brunswick’s immigration ‘heroes’ on pandemic front lines | CBC News

Some internationally educated nurses say the English language proficiency requirement to become a registered nurse is an unnecessary barrier that’s forcing them to give up their career and look for other jobs.

Source: Immigrant nurses in B.C. say language proficiency tests a barrier to practice | CBC News

Journalist Mohsin Abbas heard about the closure of the local newspaper in Tilbury, Ont., from a CBC Radio special over the holidays. He decided to revive it.

Source: This journalist says Canada saved him. Now, he’s saving a 136-year-old Ontario newspaper | CBC News

The federal government has announced $35 million in new money over the next three years to improve and expand immigration settlement services in small towns and rural communities.

Source: Federal government announces $35M in new funding for refugee settlement services | CBC News

A Qualitative Look at Serious Legal Problems Faced by Immigrants in Greater Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia

Source: A Qualitative Look at Serious Legal Problems Faced by Immigrants in Greater Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia

Right Honourable Justin Trudeau – Le très honorable Justin Trudeau

Source: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mandate Letter

The Association for New Canadians and professor Tony Fang are looking to speak with newcomers about their experiences working in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: Newcomer working in N.L.? This prof wants to hear from you | CBC News

From rural Punjab to suburban Brampton, Ont., a booming industry brings in thousands of Indians each year – but while recruiters and schools profit, many students flounder due to lack of supports

Source: In India and Canada’s international student recruiting machine, opportunity turns into grief and exploitation – The Globe and Mail