Canada a land of opportunity
For a lucky few Rohingya, coming to Canada has been a blessing. But they haven’t forgotten those they left behind.
Tag: Refugees
AUDIO: Muslim relief agency to welcome 10 new refugee families to KW
In total, 32 newcomers to Canada were expected to arrive in Waterloo Region. They’ll be sponsored by ICNA and the Canadian government.
Mehdi Hasan talks crisis in Yemen; encourages Canadians to remain generous
Journalist Mehdi Hasan delivered a passionate speech for Canadians to speak out against injustice and share values of humanitarianism and compassion around the globe Saturday night at an event at Toronto’s Pearson Convention Centre.
History must not repeat itself
In light of the attacks on Paris and Beirut, there has been a lot of talk about refugees, and people who are against allowing them to emigrate from the countries they’re living in. People have been fuming about refugees on social media, writing posts blaming them for the attacks and expressing the opinion that they don’t want to allow them into their countries. “… close borders, return so-called refugees. Process … Continued
Syrian Awareness Day also a fundraiser
BY JOE WEPPLER According to Immigration Partnership – a group of more than 100 local organizations and community members focused on supporting and integrating immigrants – planning is underway to prepare for nearly 1,150 Syrian refugees who are soon expected to start arriving in Waterloo Region. On Dec. 3, Conestoga NDP will be hosting a Syrian Awareness Day in the Sanctuary from noon to 1 p.m. at the Doon campus … Continued
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