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Politics

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is ‘wise’ if it prevents backlash

Canada’s decision to scale back the number of refugees it plans to resettle has garnered support from the UN High…

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Politics

Man accused of plotting NYC Oct. 7 attack made refugee claim in Canada: immigration consultant

While a Pakistani man living in the Toronto area was allegedly planning a mass murder of Jews in New York,…

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Sports

Afghan Para taekwondo athlete makes history with 1st medal for Refugee Paralympic Team

Zakia Khudadadi made history on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team…

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Sports

Refugee athletes deliver ‘message of perseverance’ as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics

Athletes on the Refugee Paralympic Team are looking to send a message of hope as they strive for the podium…

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Politics

Rohingya man whose mother was abducted calls for refugee pathway to Canada

John Jonaid never got the chance to see his family before he fled his home country in 2012. He’s not sure…

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Nova Scotia

Refugee health-care workers bringing strong skills, full hearts as they take on new jobs in a new land

Nine months following their arrival in Canada after being recruited from one of the world’s largest refugee camps, Abdifatah Sabriye and…

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Business

After early struggles, federal refugee employment program gains traction with employers

As the federal government moves to restrict the number of temporary workers in the country, a relatively new program to…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax refugee walk returns amid record number of displaced people

A sea of yellow shirts and signs celebrated refugees in Halifax on Sunday.  The Walk with Refugees, organized by the Halifax…

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Sports

Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports

The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports. They were picked…

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Nova Scotia

Hosting a Ukrainian refugee family reminds me of my own family’s journey 70 years ago

This First Person column is written by David Hoppner Hart, who lives in Halifax. For more information about First Person…

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