By Oscar Wailoo Just in case I disappear after this article, I may be on the next plane to Guyana, escorted by the RCMP, compliments of Immigration Minister Chris Alexander who vowed to deport those who become radicalized. I knew I was in trouble when I realized that not only have I been “radicalized” but […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon These are some of the relevant facts in a spousal sponsorship appeal recently concluded by the Immigraton Appeal Division (Montreal) in early December. The sponsor, who I will call (A), was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1985 and the applicant, who I will call (B), was born in Algeria in December […]
What’s wrong with this picture – the one over there of the white guy who’s now the Editor of this newspaper? Actually, nothing is wrong and, if you’ll allow me to take you on a guided tour of The Camera and Camera Crew, I’ll show you what I mean. As a Toronto-born journalist who worked […]
By Michael Lashley We can resolve to do things as soon as we see the need. That way our resolutions have immediate consequences: We adopt the attitude required, identify the appropriate strategy and take action in such a way that our timing brings effective results. That is why I do not subscribe to the concept […]
Caribbean people will celebrate for years to come the emerging reality that their Cuban brothers and sisters are starting a new life as members of their regional family, fully engaging with the region and the world on an equal basis with citizens of all other countries. From now on, Cuba’s future will depend more effectively […]
In one of my recent columns I wrote about marriage of convenience and that a spouse’s permanent residence may be cancelled if he / she doesn’t meet the condition of landing. This law came into effect in October 2012. In summary, the law states a permanent resident is inadmissible through failing to comply with any […]
Anthony Joseph, Publisher of The Caribbean Camera, is pleased to announce that Brad Savage has been appointed Editor. Savage brings 20 years of experience in daily newspapers in the Greater Toronto Area to the post, including reporting, photography, editing and page layout and design at the Toronto Sun, the Globe and Mail and the Oshawa […]
As 2015 begins, here are some famous people’s New Year’s resolutions and advice. “Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. “Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink, and swore his last oath. Today, we are a […]
By Michael Lashley I am personally rejoicing over the triumph of two principles in the significant normalization and upgrading of the relationship between Cuba and the U.S. that was announced last week by both countries. The announcement included the restoration of diplomatic relations, the re-establishment of embassies in both country capitals, the freeing of some […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon On Nov. 20, President Barack Obama revealed substantial changes to the U.S. immigration system that could benefit approximately five million undocumented immigrants, most of whom are parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (Green Card holders), via executive action. It must be noted that Obama’s actions to streamline and reform the legal […]
