- #Immigrantwomentoo should feel comfortable to raise their voices against harassmentAt a time in history when women feel empowered to speak out against sexual harassment — as seen on the Golden Globes stage Sunday night — immigrant women should feel comfortable to raise their voices, too. “I get nervous. I get agitated … I almost feel uncomfortable.” This is the reaction Jamaican-born ...
- Ontario Minister Michael Coteau wants to level the playing field for Canadians of all racesI’m early for my interview with Ontario Minister Michael Coteau, so I sit and wait at the Tim Hortons around the corner from his Queen’s Park office in downtown Toronto. In the span of 20 minutes (over a coffee and some potato wedges), I hear at least three different languages ...
- Liberals plan to reduce permanent resident backlog for caregiversImmigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said Sunday his department will process 80 per cent of backlogged permanent resident applications by the end of next year. But critics say Ottawa still isn’t doing enough to protect caregivers and prevent their families from being separated. Saying the government is committed “first and foremost” to ...
- New CBC TV App Will Let Viewers Pay To Watch Shows Without AdsCBC said Monday it plans to launch a paid version of a new CBC TV app that will let viewers watch programs without ads. The broadcaster said in a memo that the new app, which will also be available for free in an ad-supported version, will allow users to live stream ...
- Kenyans to Register with the Kenyan High Commission in Canada