Refugees
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Canada launches refugee stream for human rights defenders, including journalistsCanada is partnering with the United Nations Refugee Agency and international organizations such as Front Line Defenders and ProtectDefenders.eu for the stream.CanadaJul 16
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Calls for refugee sponsors grow as study suggests millions of Canadians open to itThe BVOR program allows private citizens and non-governmental organizations to step up and sponsor individuals or families with whom they don't have prior relationships.CanadaJun 20
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Kingston, Ont. family say they were targeted by racist attack while shopping at WalmartAnother Kingston family says it was subject to racist behaviour while out shopping. The Arzek family says their daughter was followed and yelled at while shopping at Walmart.CanadaJun 17
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Undocumented migrants rally in Montreal for permanent statusAbout 100 demonstrators marched gathered in front of the Prime Minister's office in Park-Extension Sunday afternoon demanding permanent residency for foreign workers.CanadaMay 16
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Saskatoon health-care team calls for more services for refugeesA medical team that helps refugees says there aren't enough health care services available for newcomers in Saskatoon.HealthMay 6
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Accused of lacking sensitivity, Quebec premier doubles down on comments about immigrantsLegault said that every time the government accepts an immigrant making less than $56,000, it makes it harder to achieve his goal of increasing the average salary of Quebecers.CanadaMay 4
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Park and monument to honour Calgary’s Vietnamese ‘boat people’A touching groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday to mark the beginning of the creation of a significant park honouring brave refugees.CanadaApr 30
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Children’s immigration applications must be processed in 6 months, advocates sayThe long wait is unacceptable, especially for children who are separated from both parents, said Janet Dench, executive director of the Canadian Council for Refugees.CanadaApr 25
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Edmonton-raised soccer star Alphonso Davies becomes UNHCR goodwill ambassadorAlphonso Davies has already made his mark on the soccer pitch. Now the young Bayern Munich star is expanding his reach.WorldMar 24
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Guardian Angels program for asylum seekers leaving spouses, family members behindOnly those who worked in health care, and their spouses or common law partners qualify though.CanadaMar 15
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