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A record number of immigrants came to Atlantic Canada in the first nine months of last year, in part because of the Syrian refugees…but the problem is many immigrants don’t stay.
A report from APEC shows 11,600 immigrants arrived in the four Atlantic provinces because of expanded provincial nominee programs. But author David Chaundy says retention rates are low and processing times are too long.
Correctional Services Canada says there’s no room for improvement after the death of a Newfoundland woman at the Nova Institution for Women in Truro.
A report obtained by the CBC said an investigation found staff response in the death of 38 year old Veronica Park was timely and appropriate after she complained of coughing and breathing difficulties in April 2015. The family of Park, who was serving a 3 year sentence for robbery, is suing Correctional Services for negligence and wrongful death.