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Commentary by: Mona Mashhadi Rajabi in Tehran, Iran “Canada needs you!” This is a sentiment I heard over and over while I was in Canada. I came to Canada with my husband and...

Internships Don’t Start Here
By: Lu Xu in Halifax Gaining overseas work experience while attending university may sound appealing, but some Dalhousie University international students say they’re having trouble completing this mandatory part of their…
Australia’s ‘Spectacular’ Failure in Languages
By: Tim Mayfield in Melbourne, Australia The latest Australian census data is in and it makes for interesting reading. Of particular note, 72 per cent of residents reported speaking only English…
Student Newspaper Sparks Hate Speech Debate
By Leslie Layton in Chico, California On a recent Wednesday, Chico State journalism professor Mark Plenke was messaged that he should check the campus newspaper racks. The student-run weekly newspaper, The…
Listening to our International Students
Commentary by Will Tao in Vancouver Canada’s international students, particularly those in major metropolitan cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, have been subject to intense criticism over the last year. The students…
Bramptonians Sucking on a Lollipop
Commentary by Surjit Singh Flora in Brampton A few weeks before Brampton Council begin debate on the latest budget, the city and province delivered a big lollipop to the citizens of…
International Students an “Obvious Group” for Citizenship
by Our National Correspondent Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) was appointed Chair of the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) earlier this month. New Canadian…
Alberta Needs to Rethink French Curriculum
Commentary by Salim Valji in Edmonton Memorizing adjectives and pronouns did little more than create a resentment for having to learn French in the first place. Meanwhile, speaking the language took…
Ten Things to Know About B.C.’s New Curriculum
Historical wrongs faced by East and South Asian immigrants and Aboriginal people to be taught THE world is changing and parents expect their kids to be taught the skills they need…
“Culture Shift” Underway at Atlantic Universities
Commentary by Peter Halpin in Halifax Atlantic Canada could become a field of dreams for entrepreneurs, immigrants and international students. And, if we give talented newcomers an incentive to move to the…
Most Independent Schools in B.C. Don’t Conform to Elite Stereotype
Most BC independent schools have a religious or alternative teaching approach and don’t conform to the “elite” stereotype, finds a new national study of independent schools released by the Fraser…

Carleton University President Roseann O’Reilly Runte Signs MOUs with India Partners
CARLETON University’s Canada-India Centre for Excellence (CICE) is partnering with three Indian institutions to deliver business and cultural programming that will offer Canadians the skills and knowledge required to work…
It’s official: Santa Ono is the new UBC President
SANTA J. Ono is the new president of the University of British Columbia. The former University of Cincinnati president was born in Vancouver and earned his PhD at McGill University and his BA…
Why American Profs Stream North
by Justin Kong in Toronto While many Americans may be declaring their intent to immigrate to Canada if Donald Trump becomes President, this migratory trend towards the north is not a…
Deepak Sharma First Ever Indo-Canadian President of Simon Fraser Student Society
DEEPAK Sharma has become the first ever Indo-Canadian president of Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). He was elected on March 25 and begins his term on May 1. The SFSS is a…
Summer Course Tackles Complexities of Forced Migration
by Maria Ikonen in Gatineau, Quebec Settlement workers seeking opportunities to upgrade their knowledge and exchange ideas about tackling the challenges faced by refugees, will be given the opportunity through a…
Inclusive Reporting Courses Are Critical: J-Schoolers
by Marcus Medford in Toronto Journalism students say they find value in learning how to report on immigration and race issues. Many would like to see more specialized courses focused on…
Education Vital for Rebuilding Syria, Say Experts
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga When you think of integrating refugees into a society, providing them with access to higher education is often considered less of a priority than food, shelter…
Education Vital for Rebuilding Syria: Experts
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga When you think of integrating refugees into a society, providing them with access to higher education is not often considered a priority when compared with food…
Internationally Educated Nurses to Get Head Start in Relicensing Before Immigrating to Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has funded a new program at CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to help immigrating nurses get a head start on the registration…
Third Annual ‘Immigrant Women of Inspiration’ Picks Five Brilliant Women from Academia
In recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8, Canadian Immigrant presents our third annual “Immigrant Women of Inspiration” special — for 2016, we chose the theme of immigrant women in…

Canadian Scholarship Program to Receive More Syrians
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) will double the number of refugee students it will sponsor in the coming academic year, which is good news…
Seneca College President Signed Seven MOUs in India
SENECA College President David Agnew signed seven MOUs with Indian partners during Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent trade mission to India. New Delhi: Max Institute for Health Education and Research (MIHER)…
Students Lead Initiatives to Help Syrians
by Florence Hwang in Regina When the pledge was announced to accept 25,000 Syrian refugees, many Canadians wanted to help — university students being no exception. Using their resourcefulness and skills, students…
Now You Can Take Bhangra Classes For Credit In High School
The B.C. Ministry of Education now allows students to take bhangra classes for credit at the South Asian Arts Academy in Surrey, reported CBC.“Students love it. A lot [...] -- Delivered…
Ethnic Parents Hold Unique Perspectives on J-School
by Marcus Medford in Toronto International students and children of immigrants say pursuing post-secondary studies in journalism can motivate both encouragement and opposition from their parents. Sharif Hasan’s parents didn’t argue…
B.C.’s Post-Secondary Institutions Raise the Quality Bar to Host International Students
AN 18-month transition period is now over for post-secondary institutions in British Columbia to obtain the recognized quality-assurance designation, Education Quality Assurance, in order to host international students. “All post-secondary…
Bridging Programs Speed Up Entry to Job Market
by Sandhya Ranjit in Toronto Bridging programs are giving newcomers an opportunity to gain new skills and integrate more easily into the Canadian job market. Kamo Mailyan studied public administration, worked in…
Refugee Family Seeks New Start Through Education
by Mark A. Cadiz in Toronto Looking back to 2011, the decision to leave Syria was the best thing Fryal Alshami could have done. Unlike the thousands of Syrians who've struggled to escape…
Peel Region Releases Sex-Ed Guide for Parents
by Sukaina Jaffer in Toronto Unlike those in the Toronto and York districts, the Peel District School Board’s (PDSB) schools have taken a proactive approach in creating a 14-page sex-education guide…
Syrian Children Carry Trauma Into the Classroom
by Beatrice Paez in Toronto When Syrian refugee children arrive in Canadian classrooms for the very first time, the anxiety they feel might be more than simply first-day-of-school jitters, say humanitarian…

Foreign Student Enrolment in Canada Rising
by Selina Chignall in Ottawa A Statistics Canada report shows foreign student enrolment at Canada’s universities and colleges rose 2.5 per cent in 2013-2014, with international students accounting for roughly 10 per cent of…
Uproar After Yoga Class Canceled Because of ‘Oppression’ and ‘Cultural Genocide’
Jennifer Scharf taught dozens of people yoga for years, and never expected it to end like this. Scharf taught a class at the University of... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Somali Parents Unaware of Savings Opportunities
by Abdikarim Hashi in Toronto Ever since its peak in the early 1990s, Somali immigration to Canada has been moving at a steady pace, with nearly 1,500 new permanent residents in…
Saving With RESPs Not Un-Islamic
by Sukaina Jaffer in Toronto Hussin Masaud, originally from Iraq, has resided in Canada for over 26 years. A father of three, he attests to having Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)…
Education Saving Difficult For Newcomers
by Dilnawaz Qamar in Brampton, Ontario For newcomers to Canada from countries like India, who may be struggling to become financially secure, the government has a number of plans that may…
HOWA Delegation Says Teaching Sex-Ed Put Off Until March Break
A HOWA delegation of concerned parents led by Jotvinder Sodhi thanked the Peel Board for accepting some of their demands, though not to the parents’ expectations. They said that at…
Pakistani Parents Find Savings in RESPs
by Tazeen Inam in Mississauga For many immigrants arriving in Canada, quality education for their children is top of mind when they get here. Although high school education is free in Canada…
Ottawa School First in Canada to Adopt Immersive, Interactive Hebrew Program
The Ottawa Jewish Community School (OJCS) has become the first school in Canada to implement the Ulpan-Or method, an innovative, technology-based,... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full Article
New Immigrants Struggle to Save for College
by Marieton Pacheco in Vancouver In today’s economy, Filipina-Canadian healthcare worker Bing Orense struggles to save for her children’s education. Still, she puts in $150 every month for two of her kids — Jenny, 15…
Bursaries for Immigrants for Education in HR, Trade, Marketing, Bookkeeping and More
Are you looking for a new career or to upgrade your educational credentials? Ashton College, in partnership with Canadian Immigrant magazine, is offering full-time tuition bursaries to new immigrants through…

Former UBC President Arvind Gupta Headed To Toronto
Gupta is returning to his alma mater after being appointed distinguished visiting professor in the University of Toronto’s computer science department, reported Canadian Press. The appointment covers the 2015-2016 academic…
New B.C. Curriculum Includes Role of South Asian and East Asian Communities
THE world is changing and parents expect government and teachers to work together to make sure students have the skills they need to succeed. That’s why the government says it…
How Canadian Universities Fare in a Global Ranking
The University of Toronto ranked 34th in a global ranking of the world’s top post secondary institutions, according to the QS World University Rankings. ... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Canadian Immigrant Read…
‘I’ve Never Encountered a Non-white Journalism Professor’
by Marcus Medford in Toronto Journalism and the media play a major role in forming a national identity and informing the public about what’s important. That is why Rohit Joseph, who is…
Vast Majority of Immigrants Obtain Degrees Outside Canada: StatsCan
A new Statistics Canada report has found that nearly three-quarters of university-educated immigrants received their degrees outside the country. This figure has increased since 2000,... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Promising Prospects for B.C. Students from Mexico
by Aurora Tejeida in Vancouver Though its diaspora community in British Columbia might not be the biggest or most visible, Mexico is Canada’s third largest trade partner and the ninth largest…
B.C. Helps to Right Historical Wrongs with New Curriculum Addition
BY TERESA WAT Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism LEARNING from the past to prevent future discrimination was on the lesson plan…
International Students Flock to Lower Mainland
by Leah Bjornson in Vancouver As students in the Lower Mainland settle into their back to school routine this fall, they’re more likely than ever to find themselves sitting next to a…
Businessman Bruce Kehler Gives $25,000 for Back-to-school Supplies for Over 100 Underserved Surrey Students
BRUCE Kehler, CEO of Canex Building Supplies Ltd. of Chilliwack, helped make the back-to-school season a whole lot brighter for over 100 underserved Surrey students. He announced an incredible back-to-school…
How Newcomer Parents Adjust to Canadian Schools
by Sukaina Jaffer in Toronto With schools back in full swing this week, many parents are breathing a sigh of relief as their children head back to learning. However, for new…

Immigrant Youth Struggle to ‘Fit In’ at School
by Joyeeta Dutta Ray (@joeyday20) in Etobicoke, Ontario Diana Nayel immigrated to Toronto from Sweden with her sister in June 2012, leaving behind all things familiar. She started her first day…
Toronto Start-up Aims to Combat Anti-Semitism on Campus
There’s a new Jewish kid on campus, one who’s confident about her rights, able to educate others who might try to intimidate her, and... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish…
Curriculum Revisions Prep Students to Succeed in Changing World
THE world is changing. Technology and innovation are reshaping society. Today’s students need the right skills to succeed in tomorrow’s world. That is why this fall the B.C. government says…
Embracing Cultural Diversity with Vancouver’s International Students
Vancouver’s post-secondary institutions draw students and faculty members from all over the world. SFU Masters’ student Daniel Mundeva, UBC Masters’ student Yimei Li, and UBC PhD candidate Felix Boeck relate…
UBC Profs Offer Explanation for Gupta Departure
by Leah Bjornson (@leahjuneb) in Vancouver, British Columbia With both the the Canadian Association of University Teachers and the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) faculty association calling for the chair of…
George Brown College Helps Immigrants Overcome Barriers
As people from all over the world come to Toronto to start new lives, George Brown College is helping them achieve their career and life goals. ... -- Delivered by Feed43…
Where to Study in Canada … University, College, Specialty programs?
When you ask students why they are attending college or university, you don’t hear “For the love of learning” as an answer very frequently. You hear mostly about jobs and…
Brandeis Study Finds Anti-Semitism High on Canadian Campuses
There are particularly high levels of hostility toward Jews or Israel on Canadian campuses, according to a new study about anti-Semitism at North... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read…
Top Indian Undergrads Boost BC Economy and Vancouver University Research Labs this Summer with Globalink Program
THIS summer Lower Mainland universities are hosting some of the brightest undergraduate students in the world. Here for 12 weeks on Mitacs Globalink internships, 34 of India’s smartest, young talent…
UBC Urban Design Program Reimagines a More Sustainable Surrey: South Asians Bring New Challenges
IMAGINE a city with better transit, more green spaces, and more diversity in housing types. This is the City of Surrey as envisioned by the first students of UBC’s master…

Canada’s Translator Service Industry Needs Stronger Regulation
by Shan Qiao (@dmaomao) in Toronto Susan* felt lucky to land her first job as an interpreter a few months after settling in Ottawa. But the rollercoaster ride that followed – leaving…
Castlemore Seniors Oppose ‘Age Inappropriate / Irresponsible' Sex Education Agenda of Ontario Government’
CASTLEMORE, Ontario seniors raised their hands in support of parents’ agitation to protect young children from “age inappropriate / irresponsible sex education agenda of Ontario Government being forcibly implemented this…
Majority Oppose Public Funding for Catholic Schools
In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll among 678 Ontario voters, more than half disagree that Catholic schools should continue to receive public funding (51%). Just…
U of Alberta Shutters Jewish Studies Program Due to Cuts, Low Enrolment
With the retirement of two professors at the University of Alberta this year, Jewish studies will no longer be taught at the Edmonton university. The... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian…
Increased Effort Needed to Keep Girls in Afghanistan Schools
by Diba Hareer (@DibaHareer) in Ottawa, Ontario In September 2010, I received a phone call from Afghanistan. My relative, Meena, was on the other end. The Grade 9 schoolgirl was upset…
New Punjabi Language Program Likely at Surrey’s T.E. Scott Elementary School in September
SUBJECT to school community consultations, Surrey school trustees hope to establish a new Punjabi Language program at T.E. Scott Elementary School in September. The recommendation follows a recent survey of…
University of Alberta Offers Hindi Language Classes Starting This Fall
BY DONNA MCKINNON THE Department of East Asian Studies (EAS) will be offering classes in the Hindi language starting this fall. This is the first time Hindi has been…
Alternative Day School Downsizes Due to Funding Woes
HAMILTON, Ont. — All four of David Shore’s daughters have attended Kehila Jewish Community Day School in Hamilton. His youngest, though,... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full Article
Youth Push for Tagalog Curriculum
Too many youth are unaware of the Filipino culture, history and language. This is the message from youth who gathered in Slocan Park on Philippine Independence Day. It was a…
Tackling the Grim Prospects for Foreign-trained Physicians
by Jacky Habib (@JackyHabib) in Toronto Mohammad Shahadat Hossain is the kind of person who doesn’t just have a plan B, he has a plan C as well. In 2011, he left…

Removing Barriers to Education Success
African Canadian Christian Network is proud of the success two recent award-winning African Canadian graduates have achieved through their hard work and diligence and as a result of the organization’s… --…
India Ignored as New B.C. Scholarship Expands Opportunities for International Students from China, Japan and South Korea
A new $150,000 scholarship program that will benefit 120 students from China, Japan and South Korea ignores India. Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced the new British Columbia International Education Scholarships…
Applications Open for Lilian To Bursary for Immigrants 2015!
Looking for a new career or to upgrade your educational credentials? Vancouver-based Ashton College is offering full-time tuition bursaries, worth up to $8,000, to new immigrants through the Lilian To…
Concordia to Host International Israel Studies Conference
MONTREAL — Concordia University, still associated in the public’s mind as a hotbed for anti-Israel expression, will host 300 academics... -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Canadian Jewish News Read Full Article
A Very Exciting Year for the Punjabi Language Education Association
BY BALWANT SANGHERA THE past year has been a very exciting year for the Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) and well-wishers of Punjabi. Some concerns regarding Punjabi signage at Vancouver…
First Class of International Medical Graduates Receive Naturopathy Degrees in Canada
Eighteen international medical graduates (IMGs) were recognized as the first-ever foreign-educated doctors to receive a degree in naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) at its 35th convocation…
Bridging Program Gives Hope to Foreign Trained Medical Professionals
by Jacky Habib (@JackyHabib) in Toronto Like many immigrants, Sadia Sohail was looking forward to starting a new life in Canada when she moved here with her young family in 2000. “Pakistan…
Student Recruitment by Canadian Schools Rises in the Philippines
Vancouver has long attracted tens of thousands of overseas students each year from Asian countries like China, India, Japan, Korean, and Singapore. The Philippines now looks to be the next recruitment…
Day Schools Coy on New Ontario Sex Ed Curriculum
TORONTO — Toronto Jewish day schools are mostly tight-lipped when it comes to discussing Ontario’s proposed sex education curriculum or their own teachings on the subject. Many elementary schools contacted by The CJN did…
ACCES’ Speed Mentoring Marathon Gives Newcomers Connections
When immigrants move to Canada, they have to cope with leaving behind friends and loved ones, but they also leave behind a network of professional contacts. It’s an age-old problem…

Do Canada’s Schools Need a ‘Quiet Revolution’?
A grassroots teacher-led movement that has taken hold in the United Kingdom is spreading around the world and last weekend landed in North America. Its... -- Delivered by Feed43 service Epoch Times Read…
Scholarships will Help University-bound Students
With university on the horizon, 60 high schoolers from across the country now have some much needed funds they can use for tuition and books. -- Delivered by Feed43 service The Share…
Despite System’s Flaws, More International Students Coming to Ontario
by Danica Samuel (@DanicaSamuel) in Toronto Over half the population of international students in Ontario are deciding to stay put after graduating, and it’s for a good reason. A recent study titled…
Do J-School Classes Have a Diversity Problem? We Asked Some Students
by Aeman Ansari Jeffrey Sze is a third-year student in the University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College’s joint journalism program. Batoul Hreiche is a fourth-year journalism student at Carleton University. Kaitlyn Smith is a second-year…
Harper Announces Intent to Expand Access to Canada Student Grants Program
On Tuesday, April 7th, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Government’s intention to expand eligibility for Canada Student Grants for students from low- and middle-income families enrolled in short-duration educational…
Much-in-Demand Educator Jason Marantz Delivers Illuminating Talk at Limmud on Jewish Education
Was the WJT board asleep at the switch? Why did it take the police so long to act? By BERNIE BELLAN By the time you read this there may have been more information…
Foreign Students Left Behind in New Express Entry Immigration Program
The scholars say their once-prized assets — Canadian education credentials and post-graduate work experience — have little to no value under the new Express Entry program, which came into effect…
Immigrants Facing Alienation Globally: Charles Taylor
by Cherise Seucharan (@CSeucharan) in Ottawa An inclusive and equitable society can only be built through solidarity. This was the central message of Charles Taylor’s keynote at the Broadbent Institute’s 2015…
Restoring a True Canadian Narrative
by Danica Samuel (@danicasamuel) in Toronto It is time for Aboriginals to reclaim their power and influence in Canada. This is what author, essayist and president of PEN International John Ralston Saul…
Israeli Delegates Face ‘Die-In’ at McMaster U
Tensions flared between pro-Israel and anti-Israel students at McMaster University in Hamilton last week after students protested a visit by a... The Canadian Jewish News Read Full Article

A Testing Moment for Ryerson Students
By PAT WATSON A visit to the website for the Racialized Students’ Collective (RSC), an equity service centre of the Ryerson Students’ Union, will present you with a definition of…
TDSB Trustee Committed to Effecting Change for Students
Young people in the Jane-Finch community are far too often unnecessarily stigmatized. The Share News Read Full Article
Raise Your Voice: Be Your Own Advocate in Post-Secondary Studies
Post-secondary schools are usually well equipped to help students with academic concerns, but knowing who, when and how to ask for help is the student’s responsibility. And being able to…
Newcomer Parents Face Challenges Navigating School System
by Raul A. Pinto (@RaulAPinto) in Mississauga Not long after I landed in Canada from Chile in 2010, I met a young man through some mutual friends. He was a high…
‘Extreme Dialogue’ Project Counters Extremist Propaganda
by Rhea Castillo (@rheacastillo3) in Calgary Over 100 people across Canada have taken up the extremist agenda as a result of social media messages. This is according to Yvon de Champlain…
Sex Ed Not Welcome at Any Age for Many Immigrant Parents
by Maryann D’Souza & Mourad Haroutunian (@MHaroutunianTO) in Toronto In part two of NCM’s coverage of the reactions amongst the ethnic/immigrant communities to Ontario’s sex education curriculum changes, our reporters focus…
Immigrant Parents Feel Undermined by New Ontario Sex Ed Curriculum
by Mark A. Cadiz @markacadiz & Shan Qiao in Toronto Many parents throughout Ontario were up in arms about the new sex education curriculum announced Feb. 23, feeling they were excluded…
Kwantlen Polytechnic University opens its doors to prospective students
Are you interested in becoming a student at a renowned Canadian university? On Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Surrey campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is…
Immigrants With PhDs: Difficult Transitions, Marginal Advantages
by Daniel Munro In general, holding a PhD in Canada is associated with good employment outcomes. But while aggregate outcomes are good, immigrants with PhDs do not fare nearly as well…
Closure for School Named for Black Leader?
By Jasminee Sahoye and Gerald V. Paul A school named after Canada’s first Black female MP, Dr. Jean Augustine, is among those listed for possible closure due to low enrolment.… The…

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