Sewing group makes reusable bags as a way to help the environment — and build connection in their new city.

Source: Calgary women sew hope for future with reusable bags | CBC News

There is a shortage of high-tech workers in Saskatchewan, and if the province can’t bring in skilled people, our standard of living wil suffer, says the president of SaskTech, which represents the interests of Saskatchewan technology companies.

Source: Sask. in race with rest of world to attract high-tech workers, says industry advocate | CBC News

It’s being called the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since WW2. More than 1.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. But what role can B.C. play to support them? We hear from the Immigrant Services Society of BC.

Source: Immigrant Services Society of BC: What is B.C.’s capacity to help Ukrainians fleeing war? | CBC.ca

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada will bring in 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, 447,055 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024 amid calls by critics for an immigration backlog reduction plan.

Source: Canada wants to welcome 1.3 million newcomers over three years — but can its immigration system keep up? | The Star

Fighting for a community that is inclusive and safe for everyone hasn’t always been easy for the Coalition of Muslim Women KW chair, Fauzia Mazhar.

Source: Immigrants of Waterloo Region: ‘Canada is your home, don’t let anyone tell you that it is not’, says Fauzia Mazhar | TheRecord.com

New Brunswick is honouring the important role played by Canada immigrants in essential jobs with a touring picture exhibit.

Source: Canada Immigrants Working In Essential Jobs Honoured In New Brunswick – Canada Immigration News

A Brandon organization is looking to survey newcomers about their experience settling in the southwest Manitoba city.

Source: Brandon immigration survey aims to identify needs of newcomers to rural Manitoba | CBC News

Source: Canada squanders economic, social benefits by keeping out new Canadians’ relatives | The Star

‘People are nice and friendly and clean and polite and happy. Everybody respects the other people, that’s what we love most in Barrie,’ says man who emigrated from Iran

Source: Newcomer embraces life in Barrie, provides opportunities to fellow immigrants – Barrie News

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

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