After overcoming the challenge of immigrating to Canada, newcomers are set before the question of unemployment. Finding an adequate job to provide for their families is a struggle many immigrants must endure to be economically secure and comfortable in Canada. As a country of immigrants, Canada relies heavily on immigrantContinue Reading
Also known as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 has been designated as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Federally employed workers and public servants have the day off, and non-essential government services and schools will be closed for the day. Previously, Sept. 30 was called Orange Shirt Day, and itContinue Reading
Quality of life in remote communities is unsurprisingly lower than in urban parts of the country. Anything from rent to necessities like food and water is much more expensive than in the city. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t made it any better, on the contrary. In a story by Maclean’s, individualsContinue Reading
Having been introduced to the world over a century ago, the universal basic income or UBI has gained traction in recent years. According to UBI Works, an organization that advocates for implementing UBI in Canada, a universal basic income in Canada would see every adult receive $1,500/month. The problem withContinue Reading
Reconciliation Thunder and Circles for Reconciliation are partnering to spread awareness about the 94 calls to action released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015. Jimmy Thunder started reconciliation Thunder. In an interview with U Multicultural, he shared that “at one point in my life I had to recognizeContinue Reading
Studies show immigrants and refugees have less access to mental health services than non-immigrants. Reports by the Canadian Government also found newcomers are less likely to tell of their mental health struggles. In the last decade, refugees have become a major point of discussion for governments around the world. SparkedContinue Reading
This upcoming Monday, Canadians will be heading to the polls to pick who they believe will best represent them. U Multicultural had the chance to speak with Marie-France Kenny, regional media advisor for Elections Canada. “It’s a special election because of the pandemic so we’ve taken every security measure, safetyContinue Reading
This Wednesday, Manitobans can expect a change in leadership after Premier Brian Pallister announced he would be leaving office “effective 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021,” as written in a statement put out by his office. The news comes as no surprise after the Premier made his intentions clear inContinue Reading
