Auditor-General sounds alarm on immigration policy
The Globe and Mail - Nov. 4, 2009

A new report by Auditor General Sheila Fraser reveals serious issues with Canada's immigration system, particularly its foreign worker program which she argues is vulnerable to fraud and abuse.

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney cuts refugee targets for 2010
The Ottawa Citizen - Nov. 2, 2009

Canada plans to reduce the number of refugees accepted in the country from pool of claimants who apply for regugee status after arriving in the country.

Ottawa slammed for allowing 'disposable' temp workforce
The Toronto Star – Oct. 19, 2009

Proposed changes to Canada's temporary workers' program draws criticism from advocates who argue new policies will further threaten foreign temporary workers.

Muslim women 'empowered'
The Hamilton Spectator - Oct. 3, 2009

A new local group called Muslim Women Council of Hamilton provides a forum for discussion of issues faced uniquely by Muslim women and encourages participation in social and civic life in Hamilton.

Database validates immigrant records of credentials
The Toronto Star - Sept. 28, 2009

A pilot project at Ontario colleges aims to aims to help skilled immigrants build a history of their education and employment with a new streamlined process including an online database.

Foreign training more likely in certain professions
The Toronto Star – Aug. 26, 2009

Pharmacists, teachers, engineers and doctors in Ontario are the most likely to be internationally trained among regulated professions in Ontario, according to the annual report of the Ontario Office of the Fairness Commissioner which states that fair access to these professions is improving.

For women, it’s the same old story
The Toronto Star – Aug. 24, 2009

Author Sylvia Bashevkin discusses the lack of women in politics in her new book, Women, Power, Politics: The Hidden Story of Canada's Unfinished Democracy.