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Canada Border Services Agency slaps restrictions on documentary film shoot
The CBSA has imposed restrictions on what a documentary film crew can shoot following heavy criticism it filmed an immigration raid that caught undocumented workers.
Canada's shift to a nation of temporary workers
It's not just a perception: Temporary work really is growing at a faster pace than permanent positions.
Budget 2013 Analysis: Moving Forward on Positive Social Assistance Reform
The Income Security Advocacy Centre looks at how the new Ontario budget affects social assistance.
May 30-June 1: Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation
Date Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1, 2013
Place Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby BC
Email consultation@ccrweb.ca
The Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation has as its theme Promoting Security and a Warm Welcome. Register before Friday, May 10th, to take advantage of the reduced fees.
Ontario budget's funding for social assistance and legal aid
Key features of the Ontario budget include social assistance funding and funding for legal aid.
May 15-17: Immigration and Settlement: Precarious Futures?
Date May 15-17 (Wednesday-Friday), 2013
Place Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario
The Ryerson Centre for Immigration and Settlement presents its 2013 conference, Immigration and Settlement: Precarious Futures?
Toronto Board of Health passes landmark decision, demands all migrants receive health care irrespective of immigration status
Toronto Board of Health has joined a growing number of community organizations declaring its opposition to the denial of health services based on immigration status.
Mother of severely autistic teenager leaves son at government office
Organizations that work with families like the Telfords say the system is in crisis and parents are desperate.
Voting process at 'serious risk,' Elections Canada reports
The integrity of Canada's electoral process is at "serious risk" due to rampant procedural errors made by polling officials, a report commissioned by Elections Canada says.
Doctors should treat uncovered refugees, college head says
The head of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta is calling on doctors to see refugee patients even if they won't get paid to do it.
Housing Opens Doors website launches
The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association's campaign, Housing Opens Doors, has launched. Visit the website, ring the bell, and help raise awareness of affordable housing.
Register for May 2 PLEI Connect Web Lab on Writing for the Web and Search Engine Optimization
There are still spaces available for the PLEI Connect web lab on "Writing for the Web and Search Engine Optimization". A recorded version of the webinar on this topic is now available online....
Office of the Worker Adviser announces new website, updated content
The new website of the Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) went live on April 2, 2013.
Intricacies of the law discussed at Rexdale Womens' Centre conference
In recognition of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, nearly 150 Etobicoke residents attended the Rexdale Women's Centre's Understanding the Canadian Legal System last week.
Reforms to foreign worker program are 'cosmetic,' workers' advocates say
Ottawa's reforms to the temporary foreign worker program are only a "cosmetic" response to the public outcry over the RBC-iGate affair, say critics.
Harper Government announces reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Ensuring Canadians have first chance at available jobs
The federal government has announced reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Lawyers given lesson on poverty's root causes at A2J conference
Can Canada create a fair and inclusive justice system while ignoring many of the root causes driving cases to court?
Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR): More Changes needed to Protect Migrant Workers
The Canadian Council for Refugees welcomed some of the changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker...
May 8: May Be Me Webinar: Men and Boys Preventing Violence
Date Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Time 12:00 - 1:00 E.S.T.
Place Online
Register Here
May Be Me is a campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent violence against women and youth.
Tory senator says time is right for 'minister for poverty reduction'
Conservative Sen. Hugh Segal says the government should do more to tackle poverty, specifically, create a new ministerial portfolio dedicated to reducing poverty in Canada.
