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Canada extends work permits for foreign nationals who are about to lose status

Toronto, Ontario Extension aims to help employers find and retain workers amid period of economic recovery and growth By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship gave international graduates with a recently …

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Women immigrants get help to land jobs in tech sector

Updated:March 16, 2023, 8:20 A.M. Vancouver, B.C. $1.1 million funding will assist them in job placements, mentorship, counselling By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez In time for Women’s Month, the Government of Canada announced that internationally-trained women …

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Canada keeps “no need to exit” rule for visitors who get job offers

Ottawa, Ontario IRCC extends special policy for another two years By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to …

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The children's book "Where is Winnipeg?" aims to make it easier for Filipino children who have moved to Canada find their identity.

Book to help Filipino immigrant kids to be used in Winnipeg schools

Winnipeg, Manitoba “Where is Winnipeg?” aims to help in integration of newcomers By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The Winnipeg Schools District has included a book written by a Filipino-Canadian author into its new bilingual Filipino school …

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Filipino language, culture curriculum now election promises to Albertans

Calgary, Alberta  Strong ties to culture makes newcomers feel welcome, NDP candidate Valencia also says By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley committed to restarting the development of a Filipino language and culture …

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Community builder, youth leader makes it to 20 compelling Calgarians list

Calgary, Alberta Roxanne Singlot advocates for mental health support for immigrants By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez With her deep understanding of the challenges faced by any other immigrant to Canada, community builder and advocate Roxanne Singlot …

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Filipino nurses to be deployed in Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Health Minister: ‘Our recruitment plan is working’ By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez In an effort to reduce emergency room waiting times and give relief to overworked health workers in Saskatchewan, more than 70 nurses …

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