Deep Inequalities in our Treatment of Migrant Workers – Inequalities in our immigration system

27,000 migrants were invited to apply for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system in March 2021. That’s a 440% increase from the previous round. Some of our members and friends can hope to qualify for PR now. Clearly, our calls for full and permanent immigration status are being heard. But this is not a simple good news story. Canada’s Express Entry system assigns … Continue reading Deep Inequalities in our Treatment of Migrant Workers – Inequalities in our immigration system

Matthew House: Case Studies in Faith-Based Social Service

About Matthew House OttawaMatthew House Ottawa was founded in 2010. The organization provides services to refugee claimants, offering them a temporary place to live in Ottawa, Ontario, and access to an established support network as they start their new life in Canada. Matthew House Ottawa also operates a Furniture Bank, from which marginalized households can furnish their homes for free with gently used items donated … Continue reading Matthew House: Case Studies in Faith-Based Social Service