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Art: Mildred German’s works tomorrow

Multi-media artist-activist Mldred German’s work will be at SecondBeat Art Share located at 800 East Broadway at the Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House. German will also participate in the open mic. In Mildred Grace German’s piece Stigma Kills, the artist aims to depict how mental illness and addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background or […]

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New immigrants made up 61% of Canada’s population growth last year

New immigrants fuel Canada’s population growth Canada New immigrants made up 61% of Canada’s population growth in 2018Canada’s population reached 37,314,442 on January 1, 2019 CIC News.com March 26, 2019 A new Statistics Canada report reveals how immigration to Canada continues to be the main driver of population growth, with a total increase of 321,065

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Immigration:Open work permits for approved caregivers

Canada announces open work permits for approved Interim Pathway for Caregivers applicantsOpen work permits also available to family members living in Canada March 22, 2019 By CIC News Applicants approved for permanent residence under Canada’s Interim Pathway for Caregivers can also apply for a Canadian open work permit. Under an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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Alberta election on April 16

NDP Leader Rachel Notley said Albertans will go to the polls on April 16, setting up a showdown with her main rival, UCP Leader Jason Kenney. (Canadian Press) Alberta Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney go head to head as Albertans go to the polls April 16 CBC News Opposition Leader Jason Kenney and NDP Leader Rachel

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Filipino mother, child wins refugee status in Canada

Vanessa Mae Rodel, 42, and her seven-year-old daughter Keana Nihinsa, travel by public bus from Castle Peak Immigration Centre, in Hong Kong on March 18, 2019. ( MARIA DE LA GUARDIA) She hid fugitive Edward Snowden By Ted Alcuitas Canada has accepted as refugees a Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong and her seven-year old  daughter.

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Halalan sa Pinas sa Mayo 13, 2019

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OFWs: Panibagong pahirap

Various militant groups trooped to the Social Security System (SSS) head office in Quezon City on Wednesday to denounce the impending enforcement of the mandatory SSS contributions for land-based and sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).(Illustration: Mark Suva, Calgary, Alberta) Militant groups denounce mandatory SSS contributions for OFWs March 13, 2019 Manila Bulletin Migrante Philippines Chairman Arman

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Pinay runs for United Conservative Party in Edmonton

Independent businesswoman Marjorie Newman is the United Conservative Party’s candidate for Edmonton-Glenora. (Facebook) Edmonton, Alberta Immigration consultant tries her hand in politics By Ted Alcuitas Alberta’s United Conservative Party has picked Marjorie Newman as its candidate for Edmonton- Glenora riding in the coming provincial elections. Former Harper Immigration minister Jason Kenny is the leader of

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LCP: Canada’s caregiver program gets yet another make-over

Eight -year-old Maya takes part in a rally in Vancouver, B.C. calling for the scrapping of the LCP. Canada After decades and decades of tinkering Canada’s ‘de-facto’ daycare program is being overhauled again Analysis By Ted Alcuitas After decades of advocacy for Canada’s domestic workers, a ray of hope seems to emerge with the recent announcement by the

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Mushroom pickers win legal battle against recruiter

Recruiter Liwayway “Lily” Miranda and her manpower firm have been ordered to return fees charged to migrant workers for jobs at a GTA mushroom farm.  (FACEBOOK) Toronto, Ontario ‘Significant’ and ‘rare’ decision By Ted Alcuitas Eight Filipino migrant farm workers have been awarded $43,350 by a Toronto court as a refund of the fees charged by

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