News Articles Prior to 2011

Rights Infringed In Bust, Judge Rules—-Couple Charged With Making Counterfeit Documents Acquitted

Rights infringed in bust, judge rules Couple charged with making counterfeit documents acquitted The Star.com Nov 06, 2008 04:30 AM Comments on this story [] (17) Dale Brazao Staff Reporter A young Markham couple charged with faking hundreds of passports, … Continue reading

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Deported From Canada, Paralyzed Man Reaches Punjab Village

Deported from Canada, paralysed man reaches Punjab village Thaindian.com November 6th, 2008 – 11:01 pm ICT by IANS – Jalandhar, Nov 6 (IANS) A paralysed Sikh, who evaded deportation from Canada to India for two years by hiding at various … Continue reading

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Kenney As Immigration Minister Little Surprise

Kenney as Immigration Minister Little Surprise by Michelle Collins Embassy Magazine Published November 6 2008 While better known for his networking skills with Canada's diverse ethnic communities than for his hand at mastering policies, few were surprised at the appointment … Continue reading

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Canada, Here We Come !

Canada, here we come! If current events have you itching to move north, plan ahead and stay in queue. By KAREN YOUSO, Star Tribune Last update: November 6, 2008 – 9:00 AM I've been listening to the neocons lately frothing … Continue reading

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What Obama’s Victory Means For Canada

What Obama's Victory Means for Canada by Leslie Campbell Embassy Magazine Published November 6 2008 WASHINGTON–In the days leading up to Barack Obama's ascendant, poetic victory it seemed there was no other topic of conversation in Washington, no other distraction, … Continue reading

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Quebec Feminist Publishes Broadside Against Peers Over Hijab

Que. feminist publishes broadside against peers over hijab Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 MONTREAL – In an unusual act of non-solidarity, a veteran Quebec feminist has launched a public attack against her peers on the political left … Continue reading

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Border Program Under Fire—Nexus Cards Seen As ‘Licences To Smuggle’

Border program under fire NEXUS CARDS SEEN AS 'LICENCES TO SMUGGLE' Posted By DAN MCCAFFERY THE OBSERVER November 5, 2008 There will be longer lineups at the Blue Water Bridge if fast-track programs are abandoned, officials say. They issued that … Continue reading

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Now Is The Time To Slow Down Immigration

Now is the time to slow down immigration JAMES BISSETT Metro October 28, 2008 05:22 It now seems evident we are going to experience a serious economic recession, but so far there has been no suggestion that it is time … Continue reading

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Immigration Consultant Repays Clients

Immigration consultant repays clients She was found guilty after 24 Korean truck drivers told they had jobs waiting in Canada Nov 01, 2008 04:30 AM Nicholas Keung Immigration/Diversity Reporter The Star.com Two years after they were brought here by an … Continue reading

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Foreign Workers Key For Kenney

Foreign workers key for Kenney Immigrants eyed to fill labour gaps Jason Markusoff Calgary Herald Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 Jason Kenney has been promoted as immigration minister at a time when new legislation gives his job unprecedented powers to … Continue reading

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Herouxville Wins. And That\’s A Good Thing,

Herouxville wins And that's a good thing National Post Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 So it becomes official: The tiny town of Herouxville has won the great argument over “reasonable accommodation” of immigrants to Quebec. In 2007, Herouxville's municipal council … Continue reading

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Parties Can Only Lose By Chasing The Ethnic Vote

Parties can only lose by chasing the ethnic vote http://thespec.com/Opinions/article/458071 TAHIR ASLAM GORA The Hamilton Spectator (Oct 30, 2008) “We should vote for those candidates and parties who are sympathetic to Muslims,” a radical Islamic magazine, published in Toronto, said … Continue reading

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Quebec Demands Immigrant Sign-Off On ‘Shared Values’

Quebec demands immigrants sign-off on 'shared values' Graeme Hamilton National Post Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 MONTREAL — Future immigrants to Quebec will be required to sign a declaration promising to learn French and respect Quebec's “shared values,” the government … Continue reading

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Human Trafficking A Growing Problem In Canada, B.C. Expert Says

Human trafficking a growing problem in Canada, B.C. expert says Source: CBC News Posted: 10/28/08 7:37PM At least 31 foreigners were flagged to immigration officials as human trafficking victims since the department began taking note, but it's likely just the … Continue reading

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Immigrants To Canada More Likely To Suffer Heart Problems

Immigrants to Canada more likely to suffer heart problems: study The Canadian Press October 27, 2008 TORONTO The stressful process of settling down in a new country may be putting Canadian immigrants at risk for health problems down the road, … Continue reading

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‘Loan’ Used To Sidestep Laws, Judge Rules

'Loan' used to sidestep laws, judge rules Money used for sham marriage to circumvent immigration rules; claim dismissed Neal Hall Vancouver Sun Published: Saturday, October 25, 2008 A provincial court judge has dismissed a woman's claim against two other people … Continue reading

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Paralyzed Failed B.C. Refugee Misses Kids, Gives Up Fight To Stay In Canada

Paralyzed failed B.C. refugee misses kids, gives up fight to stay in Canada The Canadian Press October 23, 2008 ABBOTSFORD, B.C.— A paralyzed refugee claimant who sought refuge in B.C. Sikh temples says he is ready to leave his sanctuary … Continue reading

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Migrants’ Bid To Unionize Contested

Migrants' bid to unionize contested B.C. labour board certifies unions at two farms – but employers say labour code does not give them that right JESSICA SMITH Globe and Mail.com October 23, 2008 VANCOUVER — The union movement among migrant … Continue reading

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Island Auditor Gives Legislature Committee OK To Probe Immigration Programme

Island auditor gives legislature committee OK to probe immigration program THE CANADIAN PRESS Last updated at 8:11 AM on 23/10/08 CHARLOTTETOWN The public accounts committee on P.E.I. has been given the green light by the provinces auditor general to conduct … Continue reading

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Newcomers To Get Their Money Back

Newcomers to get their money back Immigration minister says refunds 'right thing to do' By DAVID JACKSON Provincial Reporter Wed. Oct 22 – 1:04 PM Immigration Minister Len Goucher announced refunds Tuesday of up to $80,000 for immigrants affected by … Continue reading

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