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Canada’s immigration policies create discriminatory outcomes for African applicants, critics say

There’s a ‘disconnect’ between the government’s goals to attract francophone immigrants, and the ‘reality’ that sees many French speakers from African nations denied entry, says NDP MP Jenny Kwan.

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February 11, 2021

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After three attempts on his life, and the murder of the police officer who was protecting him, George Lindo and his family decided to stay in Canada back in 2019—but Canada wants to send them, including their Olympic-level track star son, back to Jamaica.

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IRCC’s reliance on McKinsey explains a ‘disconnect’ between money spent and value added, immigration lawyers say

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With the House returning this week, the House Government Ops Committee will begin its probe of the $100-million in government contracts awarded to the private firm McKinsey & Company since 2015.

IRCC’s reliance on McKinsey explains a ‘disconnect’ between money spent and value added, immigration lawyers say

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With the House returning this week, the House Government Ops Committee will begin its probe of the $100-million in government contracts awarded to the private firm McKinsey & Company since 2015.

Canada’s immigration policies create discriminatory outcomes for African applicants, critics say

There’s a ‘disconnect’ between the government’s goals to attract francophone immigrants, and the ‘reality’ that sees many French speakers from African nations denied entry, says NDP MP Jenny Kwan.

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