Tag: Immigration
Posted on November 14, 2016
Vancouver Park Board poised to approve Access Without Fear for park services
The Vancouver Park Board is poised to implement an Access Without Fear policy tonight for all users of park services, following on the heels of similar decisions by City Council and the Vancouver Public Library. Discussions are still continuing… Read More
Updated on June 15, 2016
Vancouver Police Board responding to “Access Without Fear” with new policies
Vancouver City Council’s decision to declare an “access without fear policy,” confirming that all city services will be available to all without regard to residency or citizenship status, is winning support from other city-funded agencies. The Vancouver Public… Read More
Posted on March 15, 2016
We welcome newcomers, they buy houses, they seem to live in them. What’s the problem?
The new federal budget is expected to confirm a goal for a record number of new arrivals in Canada, with immigration likely to exceed 300,000 people in all categories. All of them will need someplace to live. As… Read More
Posted on December 2, 2015
Syrian refugee program coming into focus as Ottawa, Victoria bring more resources to table
There was good news on three fronts today as federal Immigration Minister John McCallum swooped into Surrey to meet local MLAs, Metro mayors and a wide range of immigrant-serving organizations to update them on plans to welcome as… Read More
