Each week Get In The Know scours the web for news and events related to immigration and newcomer settlement and employment and shares its findings here!
The news and events focus on what’s happening in Surrey and surrounding communities but, when relevant, you will also find news and events at a provincial and national level. To stay current with newcomer issues, visit each week and subscribe to our weekly bulletin.
News
Most Canadians hold positive views about immigrants: survey
By Radio Canada International |
Canadians have the highest proportion of people favourable to immigrants when compared with the world’s top migrant destinations, reports the Washington-based Pew Research Centre. (more…)
Who cares about ‘winning’ the immigration debate?
By Vancouver Sun |
Politicians and corporations that want more immigrants in Canada are mounting marketing campaigns to “win the immigration conversation.” (more…)
Sikh and Hindu refugees fleeing Afghan persecution arrive in Surrey
By Vancouver Sun |
On the steps of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Tirath Singh Khalsa, 11, and his sister, Jasmeet Kaur, 8, waved small Canadian flags and smiled as dozens of members of Surrey’s Sikh community surrounded them. (more…)
B.C. launches rare immigration plan for small towns
By Vancouver Sun |
The B.C. government is venturing out on a rare Canadian effort to lure immigrants to the struggling hinterlands. (more…)
Is B.C. immigration program a back door for millionaire house buyers?
3 ways to help immigrant women succeed in the labour market
By Canadian Immigrant Magazine |
Conference Board of Canada’s Sara Rose Taylor analyses career barriers for immigrant women (more…)
Immigration and clean power top agenda for federal and Atlantic officials
By Vancouver Sun
A federal program aimed at attracting foreign workers to Atlantic Canada will be extended for another two years in a bid to grow the economy and address a shortage of skilled workers. (more…)
