Articles tagged with: immigrants
B.C. apologizes for past discriminatory policies towards Chinese Canadians But no financial compensation, says Premier
The Province of British Columbia formally apologized to Chinese Canadians Thursday for historical wrongs and racism dating back to Confederation.
Premier Christy Clark read the apology into the legislature, which was supported by the Opposition NDP …
Canada must see immigration as a competitive edge – Gordon Nixon says
Diversity and immigration are important parts of Canada’s past, present and future.
Canadians have built a prosperous and civil society, one rich in opportunity, that people of many different cultures call home. Our economic strength is …
Study finds ‘entrenched’ racial bias in Canadian TV ads
Generally speaking, Canadians are proud to think of our country as diverse, open and inclusive. But when it comes to selling us something, advertisers mostly trust white people to do the job.
That’s according to a …
Inspire 2014: An International Neighbourhood House and Settlement Conference
When: May 5-9, 2014
Where: Vancouver, BC
Join us for INSPIRE 2014, an INTERNATIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Be a part of a global community of inspiring leaders working locally for social justice. Connect with innovative …
Volunteer Opportunity for New Immigrants in Surrey
The Surrey Welcoming Communities Action Plan is Surrey community’s response to a pressing challenge of making this community more inclusive and welcoming. The Surrey Welcoming Communities Project (SWCP) brings together 25 agencies, organizations and institutions, …
