New Brunswick Multicultural Council
New Brunswick aims to increase number of newcomers within five years
New Brunswick’s provincial government is working to attract and retain more newcomers. Continue reading
Fredericton passes anti-discrimination motion but multicultural group wants to see action
Council approved a motion Monday night to make an official declaration the city won’t tolerate any type of discrimination. Continue reading
N.B. mayor extends welcome mat to Quebecers unhappy with religious symbols bill
A northern New Brunswick mayor is rolling out the welcome mat for Quebecers upset with their province’s move to restrict some people from wearing religious symbols. Continue reading
New Brunswick looks to increase number of female candidates but no plans for visible minorities
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The low representation of women in provincial politics has brought on government incentives for parties to run female candidates, however visible minorities remain unrepresented. Continue reading
Multicultural Council president not worried over Syrian refugees leaving New Brunswick
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council says 15 Syrian refugee families have left New Brunswick for other parts of the country. Continue reading
Violence against immigrant women to be the focus of N.B. study
A New Brunswick study is set to look at the struggles of immigrant women, specifically being fully dependent on a husband, who may be abusive. Continue reading