New screening system prioritizes Canada’s temporary workers with high-wage job offersBeginning Nov. 3, job offers in specific occupations provide bonus points to those seeking permanent residency Nov 01 26November 01, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
GTA mayoral candidate subject of hate responses after posting campaign video in HindiCoun. Dipika Damerla, who is running for mayor, pulled the video released during the run-up to the Oct. 26 municipal election Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Incumbents have almost unbeatable head start in GTA electionsAnalysis shows immigrant candidates may raise as much money as rivals, but incumbents still have advantage Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Newcomers across GTA not a priority in transit planningImmigrant-rich communities have poorer access to efficient public transit despite their higher reliance on the service Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Canada’s temporary workers trapped between two federal bureaucraciesThe two federal departments responsible for renewing work permits follow different timelines, leaving people in legal limbo Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Rural Ontario businesses caught between federal policy and provincial ditheringDale Fortes has built a business on certainty. Oct 08 26October 08, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Toronto and Vancouver attract the most newcomers despite high living costsThe two cities remain go-to destinations for immigrants, but the cost of rent is testing that decision Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Canadian experts say incident involving a Hindu sect and the Eiffel Tower would not happen in this countryThe BAPS sect is active — and growing — but its reported request to limit interactions with female staff would be refused here Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Indian streaming giant JioHotstar is betting big on Canada’s South Asian diasporaThe Canadian debut brings early access, live voting and a deeper catalogue Sep 03 26September 03, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Americans with dual citizenship in Canada in high demand as voters in the November midtermsCanada is home to 600,000 Americans eligible to vote, and campaign organizers are focused on those with ties to states where overseas votes can swing close races. Aug 29 26August 29, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Newcomers continue to pay much higher car insurance premiums, despite modest progress in ON and B.C.Insurance premiums for newcomers stay high in Ontario and BC despite recent reforms. An NCM investigation compares real quotes and finds gaps in both provinces. Aug 24 26August 24, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
N.L. runs into Canada’s immigration conundrum even as tourism boomsAs Newfoundland and Labrador tourism season hits record highs, tourism unemployment stays near 15%, the province's immigration programs aren't for seasonal work Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
9-year-old Katya helps popularize baton twirling among new audiencesRichmond Hill's Katya Gampa, 9, becomes the first Indian Canadian to win a major US baton-twirling title, a journey shaped by immigration, family and hard work. Aug 12 26August 12, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
China’s new language law has ethnic minorities in Canada worriedA month after Lobga Rangzen's self-immolation at the UN, Tibetans in Ottawa marked the anniversary as China's new language law raises fears for family back home Aug 07 26August 07, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Nunavut does not have its own immigration pathway, despite acute labour shortagesNunavut is the only Canadian territory without a Provincial Nominee Program. IRCC and local sources say the reasons run deeper than housing Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
In Fort Frances, ON, the mayor worries about losing the few immigrants he hasFort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas says his town depends on temporary foreign workers — and worries about losing the ones already trained and settled. Jul 29 26July 29, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Canada says a human always decides your visa. Applicants say they can’t tell.IRCC says a human always decides your visa. A new study and immigration lawyers say applicants often can't tell what the algorithm did. Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
I Set Out to Test-Drive a Chinese EV. Here’s What It Taught Me about Carney’s New DealCanada now allows 49,000 low-tariff Chinese EVs a year under Carney's new trade deal. Experts say it's a small but a test of Canada's EV affordability. Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
American families stuck in limbo: Citizenship applicants caught in IRCC’s ‘black hole’ - New Canadian MediaInternal records show proof-of-citizenship applications from foreign nationals, particularly Americans, with existing ties to Canada being referred to “Program Support”, including files marked urgent, while applicants say IRCC does not explain what is being reviewed or when decisions will be made. Internal records show proof-of-citizenship applications from foreign nationals, particularly Americans, with existing ties to Canada being referred to “Program Support”, including files marked urgent, Jun 24 26June 24, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca
Hamilton Hindu temple marks 50 years — after fire and rebuilding - New Canadian MediaThe Hindu Samaj of Hamilton and Region began with a few families gathering for bhajans. Five decades later, the temple has witnessed the growth of Hamilton’s Hindu community, a post-9/11 arson, and interfaith support that helped it rebuild. Jun 01 26June 01, 2026Article at newcanadianmedia.ca