Choosing the right new Canadian – The Globe and Mail

2012/03/09 Leave a comment

Ratna Omidvar of Maytree on immigrant selection criteria and how the language criteria will alter the mix.

Choosing the right new Canadian – The Globe and Mail.

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Hotel linked to ‘passport babies’ | Canada | News | Toronto Sun

2012/03/08 Leave a comment

One of a series of stories on ‘passport babies.’ As always, getting hard data on the extent of the issue is a challenge.

Hotel linked to ‘passport babies’ | Canada | News | Toronto Sun.

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The lesson of the New Muslims | Marat Shterin | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

2012/03/07 Leave a comment

Another take on radicalization and extremism, from the perspective of the Northern Caucasus. Not completely convinced that such Salafi-inspired groups can remain peaceful, given the general rejection of wider society that the beliefs entail.

The lesson of the New Muslims | Marat Shterin | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.

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‘Birth tourism’ may change citizenship rules – Canada – CBC News

2012/03/05 Leave a comment

Trial balloon or foreshadowing changes in citizenship rules (no longer citizenship at birth).

‘Birth tourism’ may change citizenship rules – Canada – CBC News.

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Why B’nai Brith Canada Defended Michael Coren’s Anti-Semitism

2012/03/05 Leave a comment

Some of the debate and discussion on anti-semitism among the various community organizations and writers.

Why B’nai Brith Canada Defended Michael Coren’s Anti-Semitism.

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At al-Azhar Mosque, struggle over Islam roils a revered Egyptian institution – The Washington Post

2012/03/04 Leave a comment

Good profile on how the political tension plays out at the central place of religious learning.

At al-Azhar Mosque, struggle over Islam roils a revered Egyptian institution – The Washington Post.

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It’s time to end the Tory war on multiculturalism (reprise) The Tory Diary

2012/03/02 Leave a comment

Some of the UK debates within Conservative circles on multiculturalism.

It’s time to end the Tory war on multiculturalism (reprise) The Tory Diary.

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