Joe Friesen
Demographics Reporter
Joe Friesen writes about immigration, population, culture and politics. He was previously the Globe’s Prairie bureau chief. Read more...
Joe Friesen
Demographics Reporter
Joe Friesen writes about immigration, population, culture and politics. He was previously the Globe’s Prairie bureau chief.
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Why Canada needs a flood of immigrants
Friday, May 04, 2012
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Legislating away immigration backlog an option, Kenney declares
Minister says New Zealand did just that and made its immigration system nimbler
Wednesday, Mar 07, 2012
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Ontario goes it alone on immigration, says Ottawa’s policy hurts province
Immigration Minister Charles Sousa calls on Ottawa to negotiate a new agreement on immigration with the province
Friday, Mar 02, 2012
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Kenney urges employers to help build just-in-time immigration system
Minister envisions process by which immigrants with strong language skills could be settled in Canada within a year of applying
Thursday, Mar 01, 2012
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Immigration overhaul would let employers choose prospects
Kenney’s plan for more flexible system to emphasize language skills and the youth
Thursday, Mar 01, 2012
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Migrant workers need better integration in Canada, study urges
Though this country sees 30,000 farm labourers annually, many of them repeat visitors, they remain isolated from their communities and have little power to fight for better working conditions
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012
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Gunman sought after Toronto transit fare collector shot
Long-time employee suffers serious injuries at Dupont subway station
Sunday, Feb 26, 2012
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Ontario cedes centre stage to a thriving West, census shows
Ontario’s rate of growth drops below national average for first time as Manitoba, B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta post impressive gains that can be used for increased clout
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012
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Canada’s future is in the West: 2011 Census
Alberta and Saskatchewan are booming as both immigrants and native-born Canadians flock to the oil fields and resource industries
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012
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Immigrant drop imperils Ontario economy
Decline in immigration has resulted in significant cuts to federal money for settlement services
Monday, Feb 06, 2012
