The just-opened Polycultural Reception House in Mississauga is for refugees referred by the UN and resettled to Canada. It's also meant to save money.

Nicholas Keung
About
Nicholas Keung writes about immigration, refugee and diversity issues. He has been honoured with the Online Journalism Awards and his work has been recognized by Urban Alliance on Race Relations and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers.
Topic focus
Immigration, Diversity
Languages spoken
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Accomplishments
Nomination (Team) — National Newspaper Award, Business Reporting (2017)
United Way Greater Toronto examined challenges for refugee claimants and community groups supporting them. Some solutions are under way.
"We are losing family members while they are waiting for their Canadian visas in Gaza."
Greater Toronto refugee houses will host the Refugee Soccer Cup Tournament for clients, staff and supporters on July 19 in North York.
Statistics Canada reported that victims of discrimination who have stronger ties with family and friends had a more positive outlook toward other
Federal Court dismissed appeal of decision that found him safe to be deported. Immigration officials said being mocked is not necessarily persecution.
In 1999, the Toronto Star spoke with newcomers to Toronto as they were trying to make their way in Canada. Over 25 years later, the Star caugh…
People we caught up with said they faced a lot of obstacles when they arrived. We look at how the immigrant experience has evolved today.