By Rignam Wangkhang 2015 was another grim year for threats and attacks against journalists around the world. According to CJFE’s research, 77 journalists and media… 01/22/2016
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At least 77 journalists and media workers killed in 2015
Promise on Parent-Grandparent Sponsorships unfulfilled
By Ranjit Bhaskar Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) resumed receiving sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents (PGP) of Canadian citizens and permanent residents on Monday… 01/12/2016
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Parents advocating for school space and culturally-sensitive curriculum
In a school where students are 90 percent Filipino: Frustrated parents seek PEACE at St. Margaret’s Catholic School By Jennilee Austria From Bathurst and Eglinton… 01/08/2016
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CPP and OAS benefit amounts effective Jan. 1, 2016
GATINEAU, QC–Employment and Social Development Canada today announced the benefit amounts for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) effective January 1,… 01/08/2016
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Panel Discusses Root Causes of Migration Crises
By Diba Hareer The efforts by the Canadian government to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by February 2016 is generous, but it does not address… 12/29/2015
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Don’t ask skilled immigrants for Canadian work experience
What’s the safest place to have a heart attack? The back of a Canadian cab— because the driver is likely a foreign-born doctor. (Read story…) 12/29/2015
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CTF Releases New Year’s Tax Changes for 2016
• Trudeau government’s middle income tax cut means more money for most Canadians • Income splitting for families cancelled; Universal Child Care Benefit to be… 12/29/2015
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Multicultural Canada welcomes new Canadians
VOLUNTEERING TO HELP SYRIAN REFUGEES By Mark A. Cadiz Last Thursday night (Dec. 10), on Human Rights Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with Premier… 12/18/2015
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Tocino Boys: Manila street food in Toronto — Sweet and savoury
By Aileen Ormoc If you’re walking down the streets of Toronto, you might just miss Queen Street West’s best kept secret, Tocino Boys. Tucked away… 12/18/2015
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GTA youth and students hold ‘Defend Lumad’ event
By Gary Fondevilla IN recognition of Human Rights day, Anakbayan Toronto and the Revolutionary Students Movement (RSM) collaborated on a joint event, “Pangiyak Ki! Defending… 12/18/2015
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