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Positive attitude is one of the most important factors for immigrant success in Canada

December 3, 2010 – 9:30 pm | 2,045 views

New study conducted by UBC phsychology professor Noram Amundson in partnership with immigrant-serving agency in Vancouver, SUCCESS, was released this Wednesday. The research looked at critical success factors for immigrant employability. The study found that …

New citizenship test for immigrants is a real challenge

November 28, 2010 – 9:31 pm | 1,818 views

Failure rates for immigrants writing citizenship tests have soared since the spring, when tougher questions and revamped rules made it harder for newcomers to become Canadian.
The new test, introduced on March 15, was based on …

Ford, an anti-immigrant mayor candidate leads, polls suggest

October 25, 2010 – 9:33 pm | 1,740 views

In October, 2010 Toronto residents are electing new municipal officials. Incumbent mayor, David Miller, who is known for his commitment to immigrant and ethnic resident issues, decided not to run. Unsurprisingly, immigration has become ‘the …

Poor diets and lack of social networks lead to immigrant deteriorating health

May 3, 2010 – 9:36 pm | 1,807 views

“A report released today by York University health researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill. Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts shows …

Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians

April 8, 2010 – 9:38 pm | 2,276 views

Launched in 2007, the competition is managed by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in partnership with ALLIES. 35 companies which showed that they offer interesting workplace programs for new Canadians were named Best …