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Starting Friday, Albertans will be able to pay out-of-pocket for preventative diagnostic tests like MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds without a doctor's referral. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the move is about giving patients "peace of mind," but for some, it's creating confusion. Dr. Fiona Clement told OMNI News that she struggles to understand how [...]
As more employers use AI to screen job applications, concerns are growing that it could amplify biases and limit newcomers' chances of getting hired.
Canada is overhauling the way immigration consultants are regulated, amid skepticism that the new rules taking effect today won't do much to protect immigrants. Ottawa announced the regulations back in May, promising to "enhance oversight" and "reinforce the role" of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
According to a recent Leger-OMNI News poll, 44 per cent of newcomers have considered relocating due to the cost of housing.
The new targets appear to be closer to, though still much higher than, what the vast majority of newcomers want from the federal government.
According to a Leger poll conducted exclusively for OMNI News, a majority of immigrants say that they have faced barriers in the workplace.
A poll conducted by Leger found that 36 per cent of immigrants believe temporary foreign workers are taking jobs away from young people.
A majority of newcomers say that non-citizens convicted of a crime should be deported, with 28 per cent calling for a zero-tolerance policy.
The 2021 and 2016 Census reported fewer immigrants are choosing to become Canadian citizens.
Newcomers to Canada are overwhelmingly satisfied with their choice to move to this country, but a new poll commissioned by Leger exclusively for OMNI news finds a shifting tide in government satisfaction.
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