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Declining Standards of Canadian Health Care

Pankaj Berry — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:47:30 +0530

Mountain-bike enthusiast Suzanne Aucoin had to fight more than her Stage IV colon cancer. Her doctor suggested Erbitux—a proven cancer drug that targets cancer cells exclusively, unlike conventional chemotherapies that more crudely kill all fast-growing cells in the body—and Aucoin went to a clinic to begin treatment. But if Erbitux offered hope, Aucoin’s insurance didn’t: she received one inscrutable form letter after another, rejecting her claim for reimbursement. Yet another example of the callous hand of managed care, depriving someone of needed medical help, right? Guess again. Erbitux is standard treatment, covered by insurance companies—in the United States. Aucoin lives in Ontario, Canada.

There is no dearth of work visas for talented immigrants

Misbah Karim — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:10:47 +0530

Immigration consultancies all across the world firmly believe that highly talented young skilled visa holders from India and other parts of the world are extremely valuable asset for countries of the developed world.

Changes in citizenship throws big threats for many

Misbah Karim — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:56:58 +0530

In just few weeks, Gaelle Frank would give birth to a baby and she hardly had anything to worry about until April. But suddenly, she had a lot of things to worry about, and this was when she heard about the changes to the Citizenship Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Canada unlikely to face immigration backlash

Albert Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:44 +0530

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Tuesday that among the western democracies, Canada is one such country which is least likely to build up an anti-immigrant backlash. The organization made these comments while presenting a report requesting western countries to allow newcomers into the country in spite of the current economic crisis.

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Support group claims negative response from government towards immigrants

Albert Smith — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:58:30 +0530

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A migrant support group has claimed that the government has taken money from immigrants, utilized their skills and then is asking them to get lost.

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Immigrants hardy prefer rural Canada

Misbah Karim — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:56:27 +0530

In 2006, as little as 5.3 percent of the total population of rural and small town areas in Canada were immigrants. Contrary to this, almost one-fourth of the total populations of Canada living in census metropolitan areas were immigrants.

Some of the most talented punished by current immigration laws

Albert Smith — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:55:45 +0530

At a time when the Obama administration is working towards a comprehensive immigration reform with the purpose of dealing with an estimated twelve million illegal immigrants living in the US, the DREAM ACT needs immediate attention.

More workers needed in Saskatchewan

Misbah Karim — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:26:16 +0530

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According to a new study which was released on Friday, the employment base of Saskatchewan must be increased if the province wants to continue its economic growth for a longer period.

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Manitoba initiative to care for immigrant workers

Albert Smith — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:22:29 +0530

It would be very satisfying to learn for a large number of people who aspire to come to Canada that the country is in need of immigrants. This is exactly what is showcased by the Manitoba Immigrants’ Safety Initiative (MISI), which is a pilot project monitored together by the International Centre of Winnipeg and Safety Services Manitoba.

The new face of immigration

Albert Smith — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:43:10 +0530

The recent moves by the federal government to speed up the deportations of foreign workers have hardened the fall of Canada from grace in terms of immigration policy.

Well planned raids throughout southern Ontario from the beginning of May have already resulted is arrests and deportations of more than hundred illegal workers who were from places like Thailand, Mexico, the Philippines, China and the Caribbean. According to ‘No One Is Illegal’, an immigrant right organization closely watching the situation, there are many who are currently waiting for an outcome while they are detained.