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Immigration lawyers, business groups and refugee advocates warn that Ottawa's latest budget threatens jobs and investment as Canada struggles with labour shortages, growing visa application backlogs and shrinking support for newcomers

Canadian immigration authorities are stepping up efforts to locate and remove people living in the country without legal status, raising concerns among migrant advocates about the impact on vulnerable communities

A new Environics Institute poll shows opposition to immigration has fallen sharply, giving Ottawa fresh room to address labour shortages as Prime Minister Mark Carney pushes ahead with ambitious plans for major infrastructure, energy and resource projects

Ahead of Ottawa’s new immigration targets, the Bank of Canada warns that fewer newcomers and an aging workforce will weaken growth as Prime Minister Mark Carney hints at reversing the cuts

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Veteran Vancouver police officer says he has confidence in the justice system as high-profile lawyer Joven Narwal takes on his defence

Philippine Days is one of the Lower Mainland’s longest-running annual events

Home to 11 million people, Wuhan is widely seen as the economic and financial hub of mainland China

Canada, a consistently top performer, dropped four points because of SNC Lavalin scandal

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Fang-Yi Sheu and friends headline the Vancouver International Dance Festival from March 12-21

 

Linnea Christine Wong amongst others headlines the annual Vancouver International Dance Festival
 

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