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- February 26, 2026
A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate
The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and the political rhetoric harken back to the last time changes were made to the program — an episode that
- February 25, 2026
Where is Canada’s immigration minister? Community groups are asking
Newcomer organizations are expressing concerns about Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s availability, and nine Liberal MPs are questioning her place at the cabinet table.
- February 24, 2026
Conservatives press Liberal government to limit health care for some refugee claimants
MPs in the House of Commons will vote Tuesday on a Conservative motion that asks the Liberal government to review the health-care benefits available to asylum claimants and restrict
- February 23, 2026
B.C. extortion attacks linked to arsons, auto fraud, shootings in Alberta and Ontario: Immigration documents
Immigration documents obtained by CBC News give new insight into a cross-Canada network of individuals believed to be responsible for a wave of extortion attacks plaguing Canadian communities. Details
- February 22, 2026
South Africa Joins Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, Somalia, and More Nations in Africa in Facing Stricter Entry Barriers as Canada Revamps Express Entry Policy – Travel And Tour World
South Africa Joins Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, Somalia, and More Nations in Africa in Facing Stricter Entry Barriers as Canada Revamps Express Entry Policy Travel And Tour World
- February 20, 2026
A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Newly-Established Israel-Somaliland Diplomatic Ties: An Insightful Conversation With Omer Kahin, Somalilander-Canadian Community Leader – Honest Reporting Canada
A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Newly-Established Israel-Somaliland Diplomatic Ties: An Insightful Conversation With Omer Kahin, Somalilander-Canadian Community Leader Honest Reporting Canada
- February 20, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the
- February 19, 2026
Danielle Smith to talk immigration in her address to Albertans Thursday
Premier Danielle Smith said the province is facing combined pressures from decreased revenues as oil prices trend lower and increased costs of covering services for a rapidly growing population.
- February 17, 2026
Turkey’s Erdogan says Israel’s recognition of Somaliland benefits nobody – Yahoo News Canada
Turkey’s Erdogan says Israel’s recognition of Somaliland benefits nobody Yahoo News Canada
- February 9, 2026
First bowling alley in Somalia welcomes middle class and diaspora returnees – CBC
First bowling alley in Somalia welcomes middle class and diaspora returnees CBC
- February 1, 2026
Epstein emails show Somaliland eyed for water, finance projects – Anadolu Ajansı
Epstein emails show Somaliland eyed for water, finance projects Anadolu Ajansı
- January 29, 2026
Halifax judge moved by ‘profound human decency’ shown by all involved in Somali refugee’s sentencing for knife attack – PNI Atlantic News
Halifax judge moved by ‘profound human decency’ shown by all involved in Somali refugee’s sentencing for knife attack PNI Atlantic News
- January 28, 2026
Chaos erupts in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments – Yahoo News Canada
Chaos erupts in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments Yahoo News Canada
- January 28, 2026
Scuffles in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments – Yahoo News Canada
Scuffles in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments Yahoo News Canada
- January 27, 2026
Times of Israel publishes 18 near-identical blogs calling for Somaliland recognition – middleeasteye.net
Times of Israel publishes 18 near-identical blogs calling for Somaliland recognition middleeasteye.net
- January 17, 2026
Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown – Yahoo News Canada
Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown Yahoo News Canada
- January 14, 2026
Somalia Joins Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo, Mali, Burkina Faso, and 22 Other Countries as Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Due to Rising Security Risks Amid Visa Backlogs, Escalating Demonstrations and More: All You Need to Know – Travel And Tour World
Somalia Joins Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo, Mali, Burkina Faso, and 22 Other Countries as Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Due to Rising Security Risks Amid Visa Backlogs, Escalating Demonstrations and
- January 13, 2026
Canada Issues Urgent Travel Warnings For Over Fifteen Countries Including Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia amid Escalating Political Tensions, Protests, and Security Threats: Here’s What You Need To Know – Travel And Tour World
Canada Issues Urgent Travel Warnings For Over Fifteen Countries Including Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia amid Escalating Political Tensions, Protests, and Security Threats: Here’s What You Need To Know Travel And
- January 9, 2026
The risky calculations behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland – Yahoo News Canada
The risky calculations behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland Yahoo News Canada
- January 2, 2026
Jesse Kline: Netanyahu trolls the world with Somaliland recognition – Yahoo News Canada
Jesse Kline: Netanyahu trolls the world with Somaliland recognition Yahoo News Canada
- December 31, 2025
Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland – Yahoo News Canada
Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland Yahoo News Canada
- December 7, 2025
Trump’s Attacks on Somali Citizens and Refugees Reinforce Pattern of Bigotry – Austin Kocher | Substack
Trump’s Attacks on Somali Citizens and Refugees Reinforce Pattern of Bigotry Austin Kocher | Substack
- December 6, 2025
‘Holding my breath:’ Fear in Ottawa after Trump tirade against Somali immigrants – CBC
‘Holding my breath:’ Fear in Ottawa after Trump tirade against Somali immigrants CBC
- December 5, 2025
Somali illegal migrant fraudster photographed with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar – New York Post
Somali illegal migrant fraudster photographed with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar New York Post
- December 4, 2025
Somali communities say ‘people feel insecure and live in fear’ after Trump’s tirade – CBC
Somali communities say ‘people feel insecure and live in fear’ after Trump’s tirade CBC
- December 3, 2025
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries – CBC
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries CBC
