Afghan refugees embrace life in Canada with jobs, English lessons and radio shows – The Globe and Mail

It’s been almost 18 months since Ottawa announced its humanitarian resettlement program for Afghans fleeing Taliban persecution. So far, 27,215 Afghans have arrived in Canada. Some spoke to The Globe about how happy they are to be here

Source: Afghan refugees embrace life in Canada with jobs, English lessons and radio shows – The Globe and Mail

Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers | Ontario Newsroom

TORONTO — The Ontario government is leading the country with changes to help internationally-trained immigrants work in the fields they’ve studied in. After introducing historic legislatio

Source: Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers | Ontario Newsroom

Opinion: ChatGPT, AI can boost the economy by removing language barriers for immigrants seeking employment – The Globe and Mail

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot that has got the world abuzz, could help boost Canada’s economy

Source: Opinion: ChatGPT, AI can boost the economy by removing language barriers for immigrants seeking employment – The Globe and Mail

International students face tougher job prospects than domestic peers, B.C. research suggests – The Globe and Mail

British Columbia has by far the lowest rate of international students transitioning to permanent residency among the provinces, both five years and 10 years after their first study permits

Source: International students face tougher job prospects than domestic peers, B.C. research suggests – The Globe and Mail

Asylum seekers and refugees — what’s the difference? | CBC News

Amid a surge of newcomers to the country, Toronto shelters started turning away people in early June and referring them to federal programs — saying the city’s shelters need more financial support from Ottawa.

Source: Asylum seekers and refugees — what’s the difference? | CBC News

Ukrainian immigrant touched by outpouring of support in her quest to speak fluent English | CBC News

In a Facebook post, Ukrainian immigrant Alexandra Dubova asked people if they would be interested in going on a walk with her to help her improve her English. She received dozens of responses.

Source: Ukrainian immigrant touched by outpouring of support in her quest to speak fluent English | CBC News

Women With Mandarin Accent in the Canadian English-Speaking Hiring Context: Can Evaluations of Warmth Undermine Gender Equity? – Ivona Hideg, Samantha Hancock, Winny Shen, 2023

Source: Women With Mandarin Accent in the Canadian English-Speaking Hiring Context: Can Evaluations of Warmth Undermine Gender Equity? – Ivona Hideg, Samantha Hancock, Winny Shen, 2023