IMEDA Watch
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June 2, 2014

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IMEDA Watch - a free tool providing you wilth updates, news stories and other articles of interest regarding Canadian immigration law, policies and procedures as well as practice tips to ensure your success.                                                                                                               
CIC Notice

 

Changes to Pre-Removal Risk Assessment for Egypt and Central African Republic

May 30, 2014

History of immigration

 

Starting Points: Researching Canadian Immigration and Ethnic History

By Jan Raska, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

 

Canadian Immigration in the News

 

Farm work fears unfounded - Jamaicans unlikely to be hurt by changes in Canada's seasonal workers programme 

The Gleamer, June 1, 2014

 

Government invites, then blocks witnesses from citizenship and immigration debate  

By Matthew Millar, Vancouver Observer, May 30, 20`4

 

Contract killer who murdered mom of 6 gets day parole, but likely on his way out of Canada

By Jennifer Saltman, Vancouver Desi, May 30, 2014

 

More than 70 ESL teachers likely to lose jobs at Vancouver Community College 

By Tracy Sherlock, The Vancouver Sun, May 30, 2014

 

Precarious citizenship 

By Justin Ling, CBA National Magazine, May 30, 2014

 

Immigration conference underway in Brudenell 

By Steve Sharratt, The Guardian, May 30, 2014

 

Vancouver could be 'sanctuary' for undocumented immigrants 

CBC News, May 30, 2014

 

PE: Temporary foreign workforce in P.E.I. quadruples while unemployment rate remains high 

By Teresa Wright, The Guardian, May 30,2014

 

 Oil patch now facing 'retirement tsunami'

By Yadullah Hussain, Financial Post, May 30, 2014

 

Police bring 7 new charges against alleged immigration fraudster

CBC News, May 29, 2014

 

UN asks Ottawa to open its doors to Syrian refugees

By Lina Dib, Guelph Mercury, May 29, 2014

 

Alberta wants more control over Temporary Foreign Worker Program

CBC News, May 29, 2014

 

Worrying about the wrong refugees 

By Chris Selley, National Post, May 30, 2014

 

Karen Talosig heartbroken over 4-year wait to bring deaf daughter to Canada 

By Jenni Sheppard, CBC News, May 29, 2014

 

No refuge for Roma 

By Bernie Farber, Now, May 29, 2014

 

Vancouver looks at ways to lessen safety risks for undocumented immigrants 

By Jeff Lee, Vancouver Sun, May 29, 2014

 

Regina woman gets scary call from 'immigrant tax' scammers 

CBC News, May 29, 2014

 

IJason Kenney on temporary foreign worker spot-checks and tip line 

CBC News, May 29, 2014

 

Langley resident fighting deportation claims inconsistent application of immigration law

By Travis Lupick, straight.com, May 28, 2014

 

Ottawa working to remove outdated job postings from Canada Job Bank 

By Lee-Anne Goodman, Daily Business Buzz, May 28, 2014

 

Refocusing Canada's immigration system to fill labour shortages 

Restaurants Canada, May 28, 2014

 

Widespread TFW Abuses Revealed As Industry Group Makes Stunning Assertion  

Huffington Post, May 28, 2014

 

Alexander blasts critics of immigration bill as C-24 goes to second reading 

By Lee-Anne Goodman, Montreal Gazette,May 28, 2014

 

Liberal motion on TFW program calls for complaint system, mandatory audits 

By Trinh Theresa, CBC News, May 28, 2014

 

The World's Longest Border is Creating Challenges for Business Travel

By Avani H. Patel, Immigration Compliance Blog, May 27, 2014

 

Jason Kenney says new employer blacklist is working

msn.com, May 27, 2014

 

Complaint-based systems failing abused foreign workers: expert 

By Geoff Leo, CBC News, May 27, 2014

 

Rwandan loses deportation appeal over guilt by association to genocide  

By Nicholas Keung, The Star, May 27, 2014

 

The Real Price of Foreign Labour 

By James Cowan, profitguide.com, May 

 

'They are more reliable': Fort McMurray contractor says temporary foreign workers key to his success 

By Marty Klinkenberg, Calgary Herald, May 27, 2014

 

RETAINING REFUGEES: Power of kin overlooked 

By Lisa Roberts, Herald Opinions, May 27, 2014

 

Temporary foreign worker cuts will force companies to underground employment, businesses warn 

By Steve Mertl, yahoo.com, May 26, 2014

World Immigration in the News

 

Muslim Extremists in Europe and America: The Product of Mass Third World Immigration

New Observer Online, June 2, 2014

 

Tony Blair to call for EU reforms 

Belfast Telegraph, June 1, 2014

 

Osborne admits net migration target is impossible without EU reform

By Isabel Hardman, The Spectator, June 1, 2014

 

"Put Juncker in charge, and Britain could leave the EU" - what Cameron is reported to have told Brussels

Conservative Home, June 1, 2014

 

Why Immigration Is Crucial To The Revival Of America's Cities

By Carl Schramm, Forbes, June 1, 2014

 

Immigration should not be blamed for our woes

The Guardian, June 1, 2014 

 

This government just can't get a grip on its immigration policy - Hanson 

Government World, May 31, 2014

 

Sharp Rise in Illegal Immigration to Europe  

The Daily Digest, May 31, 2014

 

Australia postpones military activities with Thailand, puts junta on blacklist 

By Bangkok Pundit, Asian Correspondent, May 31, 2014

 

Human Trafficking and Immigration Law 

Ox Policy, May 30, 2014

 

The new face of racial tension 

By Sue Reid, Mailonline.com, May 30, 2014

 

As Rumors of Immigration Amnesty Increase, Third World Invaders Send their Young Kids to America to Stake Their Claim 

The New Observer, May 30, 2014

 

The EU, Immigration and racism 

By Jeff Taylor, The Economic Voice, May 30, 2014

 

The migrant has no face, status or story 

By Hanif Kureshi, The Guardian, May 30, 2014

 

From Germany to Mexico: How America's source of immigrants has changed over a century 

Finchannel.com, May 30, 2014

 

Feds consider dropping immigration law challenge 

By Jacques Billeaud, Brownsille Herald, May 30, 2014

 

Swiss to retain Immigration Quotas for Bulgarian, Romanian job seekers 

Visa Reporter, May 30, 2014

 

Mass migration one of the world's 'grave issues' says Pope Francis 

By Hannah Roberts, Mailonline.com, May 30, 2014

 

Budget airline tickets fuel illegal immigration into Europe, warns EU border chief

praag.org, May 29, 2014

 

US to boost Abu Dhabi immigration pre-clearance

By Courtney Trenwith, arabianbusiness.com, May 29, 2014

 

Activists protest victory of anti-immigrant far right in France

Daily Reporter, May 29, 2014

 

Obama puts off review of deportations

alianzanews.com, May 29, 2014

 

IImmigration is a consequence, not the problem

The London Economic, May 29, 2014

 

EU's Balkan citizens take anti-immigrant vote in their stride

By Matthias Williams & Radu Marinas, The Star Online, May 29, 2014

 

Waves of immigrant minors present crisis for Obama, Congress  

By Richard Cowan, The Star Online, May 28, 2014

 

The Ethics of Immigration symposium: Communities, social anxiety and open borders 

By Kenan Mailik, crookedtimber.org, May 28, 2014

 

Here's Where Each State's Immigrant Populations Come From

Worldnewsviews.com, May 27, 2014

 

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2014 seminars

 

18-06-2014
Value of Canadian citizenship

Full day seminar in Toronto

Lorne Waldman, Joel Sandaluk, Renata BrumBozzi (Senior Citizenship Judge), Phil Mooney

Air Canada Centre
50 Bay Street (Union Station)

Register here
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26-06-2014

Vancouver

Jason Cayer
Denise Hall,

Segal Graduate Building
SFU, 500 Granville Street

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15-07-2014

Full day seminar/workshop

Chantal Desloges

Hart House at University of Toronto

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25-06.2014

ICCRC:1.5 CPD hr
LSUC: 1.5 professionalism, 1.5 substantive hours
LSBC: 3 CPD hrs

Pace Law Firm, Toronto
Presenter: Katarina Onuschak, RCIC

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23-07-2014

ICCRC: 1.5 hr
LSUC: 2.0 professionalism, 1.25 substantive hours
LSBC: 3 CPD hrs 

Location: TBA
Presenter: Katarina Onuschak, RCIC

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20-08.2014

ICCRC: 1.5 CPD hr
LSUC: 2.0 professionalism, 1.25 substantive hours
LSBC: 3 CPD hrs 

Location: TBA
Presenter: Katarina Onuschak, RCIC

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17-09-2014

ICCRC:1.5 CPD hr
LSUC: 2.0 professionalism, 1.25 substantive hours
LSBC: 1.5 hrs

Location: TBA (Toronto)
Presenter: Heather Martinez

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18-09-2014

ICCRC: under assessment
LSUC: under assessment
LSBC: 3 CPD hours

Presenters: Rudolf Kischer, Dianne Russell, Tolga Habali

Location: TBA (Vancouver)

 

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