The federal department of immigration last year, suggested freezing most private refugee sponsorship applications until 2028 to clear backlogs in the system, documents obtained by The Canadian Press show. Refugee advocates were caught off-guard last November when the federal government paused approvals of refugee resettlement applications filed by community organizations or groups of five individuals […]

For the second time this year, the Manitoba government has welcomed a child from the Gaza Strip in need of health care. Premier Wab Kinew says the kindergarten-aged boy and some family members made their way to Egypt and were flown to Winnipeg after being screened by international non-profit workers and the federal government. Kinew […]

RIETI, Italy (AP) — Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to police because she was gay. Since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled a possible prison term and headed with her partner […]