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Video: I Am Today
Marwa Harb’s face lights up when she talks about the people she has met since arriving in Canada as a refugee from Syria. Topping her list – Prime Minister…
Read MoreHalifax rally celebrates and supports refugees
By Taryn Grant, For StarMetro Halifax. Sat., June 16, 2018 HALIFAX—In a show of solidarity, about 500 people marched along busy Halifax streets Saturday afternoon, chanting “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees…
Read MoreGrowing Canada’s future economy an ‘impossibility’ without immigration
From Canadian Immigration Newsletter, by Stephen Smith, May 30, 2018 When it comes to the future of immigration to Canada, it’s no longer a question of “why immigration” but “how…
Read MoreBetter support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s international trade priorities
Better government support for immigrant entrepreneurs could benefit Canada’s efforts to diversify international trade and strengthen its economy, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says.
Read MoreSyrian refugee family reflects on first two years in Halifax
In many ways, the Al Saieds fit the mould of an average Halifax family. They drive a Toyota. The father, Mohamad, works in construction. His wife, Rouida, works as a cleaner for their condo complex. The kids are in school, with big dreams: 16-year-old Hana wants to be a police officer, journalist and a nurse. To this idea, her older brother Khaled, 20, smiles lovingly. He’s hoping to attend school to become a pilot in the fall.
Read MoreFour myths about Canada’s border crossings
From the Ottawa Citizen, May 14, 2018 Michelle Rempel, Conservative immigration critic, tweeted recently that the media was finally writing about “illegal border crossings” after she had been raising it…
Read MoreCelebrating our graduates: HIPPY program’s first year a success!
146 people were on hand to celebrate the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) graduation on Friday, May 11, 2018, where 38 families and 42 children from nine…
Read MoreMental health and wellness with Carmen Celina Moncayo
Carmen Celina Moncayo was a community psychologist in her native Colombia before coming to Canada in 1999. With two Masters’ degrees and a wealth of experience, she now uses her…
Read MoreImmigrant families in Halifax getting prepared for school with a HIPPY start
Yulia Taslitsky loves seeing her daughter learn new words and skills with ISANS’ HIPPY Program, but the most important thing has been getting the chance to spend dedicated time together.
Read MoreInternationally Educated Nurses gain hands on experience at NSCC Nursing Lab
Seventeen Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) attended a full-day health assessment workshop as part of ISANS’ IEN Orientation Program that took place at Nova Scotia Community College – Ivany Campus Nursing…
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