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    Jul 4

    Here's a great study from the UN High Comm. for Refugees about the contributions refugees make to Euro economy. It corresponds exactly with this study, which found that after 7 years, immigrants are more likely to start companies than Cdn-born.

    Asylum seekers boost European economies. Here's how via
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  2. Jun 28

    Founder and CEO of , gives us some contradictions to consider for this week's

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    Jun 27

    How can Canada maximize the global impact of its unique and diverse population? is full of ideas on how to do so but also examples of the great, innovative international work being done by Canada's younger generation already: cc

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  4. Jun 26

    "It is a made-in-America problem, entirely generated by the Trump administration. But it has an uncomfortable Canadian resonance, which makes it hard for us to take the moral high ground." via

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  5. Jun 25

    While many Canadians seem to value the and that comes with immigration, many also feel migrants are asking for 'special treatment' and not integrating enough

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  6. Jun 22

    A 2017 Universities Canada survey of its member institutions, released this spring, found a 55 percent increase since 2013 in the “number of academic programs that include an Indigenous focus or are designed for Indigenous students | via

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  7. Jun 22

    to when Co-chair of the , reminded us of an ever-changing economy

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  8. Jun 21

    Some from Founder and CEO of , !

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  9. Jun 20

    From film screen to street scene, architect Paya Salem of Tehran was so inspired by , he now plays violin in Calgary to raise money, awareness and help refugees heal. All part of a new 6 Degrees Media Social Impact Project.

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  10. Jun 20

    "And by canoeing, then we all share something in common, our love for being on the water, love for being in the outdoors. We all assume that shared responsibility of being stewards of the land" says Chuck Commanda, an Algonquin Master Canoe Builder

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    Jun 19

    Hey ! Join us tomorrow to mark as we screen Ai Weiwei's powerful at the . Details & tickets available at

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  12. Jun 19

    The increase in irregular border crossings has left many Canadians divided on the best way to move forward, sheds light on rising tensions at the border

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  13. Jun 18

    In a 7-2 decision, the court found that Correctional Service of Canada failed to take steps to ensure that risk assessment tests used for deciding such things as penitentiary placement and parole eligibility are valid and accurate for Indigenous offenders.

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  14. Jun 18

    6 Degrees Advisor, asking some thought provoking questions this !

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    Jun 17

    For me, after free days watching the and a wee rest, I’ll look forward to joining the team soon to do similar work building and its mission as a globally-important conversation on inclusion and citizenship. I’m excited to get started. /fin

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    Jun 17

    A bit of personal/professional news this morning…after 8.5 years of fun and success as Director of Events for , in a few weeks, I’m moving on to a newly-created job at as the Senior Director of . /1

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  17. Jun 15

    Getting Started in the 6ix Speaker, points to systemic barriers of that she and many others continue to face in Canada

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  18. Jun 13

    The anti-bias training was motivated by an instance of racism in America, but many argue of it's necessity in Canada as well. Many employees who attended the training, however, said it it largely missed the mark.

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  19. Jun 13

    Some from Founder and CEO of ,

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  20. Jun 13

    This year the profits made during late-night Ramadan Fridays is donated to the Islamic Relief Canada. Guests are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank. | via

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