Bill C-6 Amending Canadian Citizenship Legislation Passes Senate
A bill to change Canada’s Citizenship Act has finally been passed by the Senate with amendments, bringing the legislation closer than ever to becoming law. As a result of this bill, immigrants to Canada would be able to apply for Canadian citizenship earlier and more easily than before.
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‘Revolutionary’ changes to LGBT refugee claims ensures ‘sexuality is not put on trial’
By: Jill Coubrough, for CBC News
New guidelines for evaluating LGBT refugee claimants should stop inappropriate and irrelevant questioning by Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada adjudicators, people who work with asylum seekers say.
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Government of Canada Eliminates Conditional Permanent Residence for Spouses and Partners
Government of Canada – News Release.
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Winnipeg refugees walk away with new smiles Saturday
By: Austin Grabish, for CBC News
United Way, Odyssey Dental Care provide first-ever visit to dentist for some newcomers from Congo and Syria.
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Unanimous vote approves 1st-ever mosque in Winkler, Man.
By: Laura Glowacki, for CBC News
The first mosque for a south-central Manitoba city has been approved after a unanimous vote by Winkler City Council.
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Peaceful Village program celebrates diversity
By: Sunday Olukoju, for Winnipeg Free Press.
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Growing support with arrival of newcomers
By: Ligia Braidotti, for Winnipeg Free Press.
CMWI our newest member works to support some new Winnipegers.
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Neepawa residents embrace newcomer culture with new conversational Tagalog class
By: Riley Laychuk, for CBC News
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Private refugee sponsorship groups turn to roundtables to beat burnout
By: Anjuli Patil, for CBC News
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Winnipeg Somali community serves up meal for asylum seekers
By: Austin Grabish, for CBC News
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