Shilpashree Jagannathan

Newcomers with no credit history in Canada are turning to rental guarantee firms in their bid to find housing, increasing their monthly shelter costs by up to five percent in an already red-hot rental market.
In their search for rental housing in Canada, newcomers face landlords’ expectations of a credit history — a requirement that typically takes six to eight months to build with a bank-issued credit product. While various banking and financial institutions are devising ways to accommodate ...

Immigrants to Canada who are seeking to buy real estate must ensure that they know the country’s financial systems, or they could find themselves losing thousands of dollars in needless penalties.
That’s precisely what happened to two newcomers who were forced to pay a $15,000 penalty for not meeting payment deadlines in an Alberta house deal.
Divyang Patel, a mortgage agent from Affinity Mortgage Solutions, says newcomers must become familiar with Canadian real estate processes before they b...

A new survey suggests immigrants are less likely to experience sexual and other harassment in the workplace, but experts say it’s more likely that fear of reprisal is preventing newcomers from reporting the incidents in the first place.
The survey by Statistics Canada titled, “Survey on Sexual Misconduct at Work,” found that one in three immigrant women (35 per cent) and one in five immigrant men (20 per cent) reported having experienced harassment or sexual assault in the workplace.
This con...

Canadian Hindu organizations are intensifying their push for the House of Commons to develop legislation and pass a law that recognizes Hinduphobia, defines it as anti-Hindu sentiment, and funds education to combat it.
Hinduphobia petition e-4507 was launched in July by Vijaykumar Jain, a director with the Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education. It has received more than 23,700 signatures so far.
Advocates for developing and passing a bill against Hinduphobia say that actions agai...

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Theatres across Canada cancelled the evening premiere of the Malayalam film Malaikottai Vaaliban after bullets were fired at a Scarborough, Ont. Cineplex on Jan. 24.
Toronto Police tweeted about “bullet holes found in the window of a theatre.”
“Police received a call at 11:40 in the Milner/Morningside area about a firearm discharge. Shell casings and bullet holes were discovered. We cannot confirm the timing of the shooting,” stated Shannon Eames, spokeswoman for the Toronto Police Service, i...

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In June 2021, Joseph Chio applied to migrate to Canada through its Startup Visa (SUV) pathway, designed to encourage entrepreneurs to come to the country, set up more businesses, and gain permanent residency, as part of efforts to expand the nation’s economy. 30 months later, however, his application remains in limbo, with no end in sight, even as...

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In Canada’s transportation landscape, the trucking sector, once dominated by male workers, is now offering a plethora of opportunities for immigrants, especially women.
However, breaking into this industry comes with its set of challenges, including eligibility constraints, language barriers, knowledge gaps, maternity benefit limitations, and othe...

Newcomers, including international students, are increasingly seeking sustenance from religious sites providing complimentary meals to cope with high food prices and the cost of living in Canada.
At the Shani Shri Vishwakarma Hindu Temple in Brampton, Ont., manager Yasvant Dhiman said he has noticed a significant uptick in students relying on community meals.
“There has been a significant rise in the number of students coming to us for meals,” Dhiman said. “We ensure that no one seeking food ...

Three multiplex cinemas in the Greater Toronto Area were evacuated Dec. 5 after a noxious substance was sprayed inside during film showings.

At approximately 7:41 p.m., Peel Regional Police arrived at a theatre in Brampton after calls about the spraying of an unidentified substance.

Police said Dec. 6 that no one has been arrested and the incident has been handed over to the 21 Division Criminal In Investigation Bureau.

Media reports identified the location as SilverCity Brampton Cinemas. Soc...

More than half of new Canadian families say they have been victims of fraud, according to a survey by Interac released to coincide with Financial Literacy Month in November.
The survey, which also found that most newcomers believe they are more susceptible to scams than the general population, led the company to set up free online education modules for newcomers and international students.
“Fraud attempts themselves are not only growing, but the level of sophistication is also compounding as ...