Refugees
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Afghan refugee in Saskatoon marks haunting anniversary of Taliban controlMaryam Masoomi was one of many refugees displaced from Afghanistan when the Taliban took control a year ago. She recalls the 'scary' process getting to Canada through Pakistan.CanadaAug 15
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Baba’s Closet helping Ukrainian kids get ready for schoolAs the war rages on, Baba's Closet in Saskatoon is helping Ukrainians get ready for starting Canadian school through donations from those that want to help.EconomyAug 11
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Halifax refugee clinic receives $684,000 increase in annual fundingThe lead doctor at a Halifax medical clinic for refugees says an annual increase of $684,000 in provincial funding places the facility on long-term and sustainable footing.CanadaAug 9
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Sask. advocate says refugees in Canada face financial struggles'Well obviously people are worried about money, and I think they are in the same boat as a lot of the low-income people in Canada,' said Ali Abukar of refugees' struggle to get by.CanadaAug 4
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Sask. rural municipalities pushing for Ukrainians’ work permits to be expeditedThe Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is pushing to add Ukrainian workers to the agriculture sector by asking the federal government to expedite work permits.CanadaJul 27
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Advocacy group urges federal government to grant permanent status to undocumented migrantsAdvocates for foreign nationals and undocumented migrants demand the federal government grant the people permanent residency to legally stay in Canada.CanadaJul 12
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Afghan ambassador to Canada warns over risk to Afghans seeking passports from TalibanAfghanistan's ambassador is urging action to ensure that Afghans who have been approved to come to Canada do not have to risk detention by the Taliban.CanadaJul 8
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Summer camps for Calgary refugee kids aim to help with transition to new lifeThe Calgary community has established summer camps that will help young refugees make friends, learn English and settle into their new surroundings.CanadaJul 4
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LGBTQ Ukrainian refugee couple finds acceptance with Alberta hostsLGBTQ Ukrainian refugee couple has found a place to call home with their new host family in Airdrie, Alta.CanadaJul 2
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Refugees fleeing Taliban in Afghanistan facing long hotel stays in CalgaryA Calgary hotel that become a temporary home to more than 300 refugees from Afghanistan.CanadaJul 1
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