IMEDA Watch
Tools and training for success
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June 2, 2014
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Welcome to IMEDA WATCH
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.
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History of immigration
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Starting Points: Researching Canadian Immigration and Ethnic History
By Jan Raska, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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Canadian Immigration in the News
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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
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World Immigration in the News
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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 ==========================
26-06-2014
Vancouver
Jason Cayer Denise Hall,
Segal Graduate Building SFU, 500 Granville Street
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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 ============================
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 ==========================
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 ========================= 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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