Tag: immigrants
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Job Hunting in Canada
And the award for the most-thought-about question when it comes to job hunting in Canada goes to… “Are immigrants walking away with my job?” There is a constant and undeniable fact about any economy: when things go south, everyone gets screwed. It doesn’t matter whether you were born here, became a Canadian citizen years ago,…
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Racism and Hatred Will Get You Views on Social Media—But Will It Give You Peaceful Sleep?
Consider this a follow-up to my earlier article on the same issue. The surge of videos surfacing as summer begins—blaming immigrants for everything from a struggling economy to increased housing prices, to liberals winning the election, to the alleged destruction of cherry blossoms—prompted me to write this piece. It’s not just the posts or videos…
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Why Blaming Refugees, Immigrants, and Students Misses the Bigger Picture
In recent times, there has been a surge in resentment toward refugees, immigrants, and international students in Canada. Many people have started to blame these groups for various societal issues, from economic struggles to strains on public resources, aka the housing crisis. However, it’s crucial to understand that the true responsibility for their presence in…