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We recently had a post receive the largest engagement on TikTok - over 19k views and over 300 comments. While some people were nice, most were angry and racist and hateful. The statement that yielded so much anger in our post?  "Immigrants give more to Canada than they take. That's a fact."

One comment in particular is a common trope that is often used to argument against immigration. The idea that services for homeless populations are under resourced because of immigrant resources is unfortunately a lazy trope and honestly a lie. We debunk this idea highlighting how systemic issues like capitalism, unequal wealth distribution and policing the unhoused are all the real culprits behind lack of supports for the unhoused. Immigrant resources and homelessness resources are not in competition. With Canada being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, there's enough to go around.

Take a listen and remember to speak up and out when people are angry at immigrants giving. Gratefulness doesn't have to be a lost art.

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In a world where the clangor of discord and strife frequently rises above the whispers of hope, navigating the currents of human connection and inherent goodness can often feel like walking a tightrope. Our latest episode, we take an introspective dive into these themes, examining how to balance the abundant and justified frustrations of the world with the unyielding efforts to recognize and amplify the good.

Join us, Andrea and Hostion, as we challenge the idea of how to balance of the inherent good and bad in political actions and leaders. We explore the idea that constructive conversations can often bring about more lasting change than aggressive rhetoric. While there is a time and a place to scream, yell and even burn down, we'll highlight the importance of recognizing both ends of the spectrum in political decision-making, addressing the need for change while maintaining hope in the inherent goodness of people. With references to historical actions, recent social events, and personal experiences, we invite listeners to reflect on how we evaluate our leaders, the systems in place, and the actions required to foster positive change in society. 

If we want to continue to see good things happen from the places and powers of privilege, then we need to not only remember those who fought hard before us, but continue the work so that the next generation and the next generation of immigrants can have a life with experiences of opportunity, dignity and respect.

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We are serving up some serious smackdown on recent ridiculous stereotypes about immigrants. Join us as we roast a cringe-worthy commentator on our TikTok page about immigrants 'living off the tit of government.' From inflatable shark songs to epic takedowns of bad grammar, we'll debunk myths about what immigrants take and spotlight the surplus that immigrants give. With side-splitting humour and blunt honesty, we'll tackle everything from GDP boosts to political shenanigans. We don't hold back because the naysayers don't either. 

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Meet Bray. A 34-year-old gay black man who was adopted and raised by white parents. Questions of identity and navigating micro aggressions when others around you don’t is but a fraction of Bray’s experience navigating his identity in a white world. Social constructs of what is ‘Black’ or what is ‘White’ all come into question. How do you navigate social expectations and take pride in who you are when most don’t understand or relate to your experiences? 

Bray's story, much like a vibrant salad, is a blend of experiences, challenges, and triumphs. It serves as a poignant reminder that our identities are not defined by societal expectations, but by the journeys we undertake and the people who walk alongside us.

Quiz Sources
Racialised Groups In Canada - Stats Canada
Charles Roach and the Citizenship Oath to the Queen - Medium

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Workplace anxiety is the number one stressor for immigrants integrating into Canada. And make no mistake, we know why - unspoken expectations, subtle nuances and navigating work place culture. How do you bring your authentic self to the workplace? Is professionalism cultural? What's the difference between cultural values and cultural identities?

We will unpack the intricacies of cultural dialects, differing definitions of professionalism, and the delicate balance of staying authentic while integrating into a new work environment. We'll discuss how unspoken rules, from staying late in Japan to wearing flip-flops in tech, all demonstrate the need for both sender and receiver in communication to adjust and adapt to each other. Tune in to hear our reflections on adapting to new norms, the importance of workplace culture, and how to find your place without losing yourself in the process.

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Why is a simple image of a woman in a hijab deemed controversial in a multicultural city like Montreal? That's easy - power and control. Join us as we confront this pressing question head-on, exploring the biases and discrimination that lurk beneath the surface of triviality of assimilation and the dehumanization of people with government decisions. We dissect the decision by Montreal's City Hall to remove a welcome sign featuring a hijab-wearing woman, challenging the hidden prejudices wrapped in the guise of public comfort and convenience. When people claim to be secular but control who is visible, that secularism is buried underneath the boot of colonization. Women, especially Muslim women, are constantly being punished for being themselves. 

Well, we won't let it stand. Join us for our call to action, advocating against hateful and harmful actions from having the last say. 

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On November 5th, Donald J. Trump was re-elected to the presidential seat for the United States. His platform built on the dehumanization of immigrants and promises to deport masses of people, is no joke. We know he lies, but when he spouts out racism and hate, we know he is serious and will do what he can to make inhumane things happen

In this episode, a close friend and fellow immigrant to Canada from the States, will join me, Andrea, to discuss the consequences of the bully that will be reinstalled in the global superpower in the south. We will explore the rising fears and anxieties among immigrants and the lack of accountability we already see in Canada’s leadership when it comes to immigrant, migrant and human rights for the Global Majority.  

We’ll discuss Trump's proposed policies, including his plan to detain immigrants in camps and deporting refugees back to dangerous countries, drawing parallels with historical atrocities from the Japanese internment camps to the concentration camps of Germany. We call for advocacy, community support, and political engagement  - because the bully is not going to go away. 

We need to determine if we will stand up or stand by. We hope Canada will do the latter.

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We get downright fiery as we confront a BC Conservative candidate and immigrant to Canada, Marina  Sapozhnikov, and her racial slur used on BC's election night towards Indigenous people. As immigrants ourselves, we cannot stress enough the necessity and importance of learning Indigenous history as a priority for our integration in Canada. Ignorance and bigotry is not what it means to immigrate.

We call in both John Rustad, BC Conservative Party leader and Marina, to take accountability for their actions, step down from office and educate themselves. Dehumanizing stereotypes have no place in politics, in the civic square nor anywhere if we want to move forward with healing and reconciliation. Land acknowledgements must not be done with insincerity or as a means to sound polite. We are unfiltered as we discuss racism, promote social justice, and the need for sincere curiosity and education for all of us, immigrants too, concerning Indigenous history, culture and relationships.

Also, at the time of this episode airing, we have reached out to Marina for a conversation and she hasn't returned our message. Tell Mr. Rustad and other politicians that hate and discrimination has no place. You can email him here https://www.conservativebc.ca/johnrustad. Be kind, be human, but be honest.

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Like sticking a band-aid on a broken bone, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slapped a large band-aid on a broken issue. On October 24th, Trudeau cut Canada immigration levels by 20%. Does this have anything to do with the increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from the megaphone of the United States conservatives and the false tropes of immigrants that have long gone unchecked? Yes. And, Trudeau, you made the wrong move.
 
In this no-holds-barred episode, we will dissect how Trudeau’s decision impacts immigrants and communities of colour. This recent mandate not only perpetuates colonial systems and racism but is not backed by any data. That’s right. Inflation, high cost of housing and employment concerns are caused by a host of other issues that are not related to immigrants or the immigration system. Wealth inequality, lack of immigrant business investment, massive boomer retirements and private investors profiting from housing are many of the issues Trudeau and the anti-immigrant naysayers ignore.

More importantly, the anti-immigrant rhetoric has led to hate crimes, exposing the misleading scapegoating of immigrants. Get ready for a passionate and well-researched conversation about why this approach is damaging, what the real problems are, and how Canada, like its southern neighbour, continues to fail its residents by ignoring systemic issues. If you're tired of immigrants being the scapegoat or if you think immigrants should be the scapegoat, this episode is your educational, rally cry to expose the truth and demand real change. Buckle up for an unfiltered look at Canada's broken immigration stance.

Episode Sources

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot - CTV News
Canada to cut immigration by 20% in 2025 - CIC News
Canada Has an Immigration Problem. It’s Just Not the One You Think - 3 Magazine
The media is blaming immigrants for the housing crisis. They’re wrong - The Breach
Richest 1% bag nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years - Oxfam Canada
Justin Trudeau Slashes Immigration Targets | The Social - YouTube
Hate crimes and incidents in Canada: Facts trends and information for frontline police officers - RCMP

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In this lively, eyebrow-raising episode of 'Dishes Out', we dive into a recent incident at a Nova Scotia Halloween dance hosted by the North Sydney Fire Department, where four attendees dressed up as Ku Klux Klan members. While some 'apologies' have been made, other comments and reactions water down the fire that this incident created.

We will dissect the fire chief's and city councillor's responses, critiquing their lackluster apologies and missed opportunities for true accountability. We'll emphasize the need for genuine and deep reflection of how we are all caged by the racism of the systems we grew up in and the importance of sincere apologies paired with action. We are all racist in some way, conscious and unconscious racist ideas have been embedded into us from birth. Admission to see the things honestly, as they are, is the only way we can really bring about true, lasting and meaningful change.

Tune in for witty commentary and a serious discussion on the importance of addressing racial terror promptly and appropriately and with full accountability and measurable action.

Note: This episode's response was based on a news article dated October 28, 2024. Since then, multiple updated stories have been published. The identities of those costumed inappropriate are not yet determined, but if they are employees of the fire department, they "will be fired".

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