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  • Trace Your Roots at the Scotiabank Family History Centre
    … we are currently able to access. We have access to records for all Canadian and most United States ports of arrival, as well as some … lists that survive from this period. If your ancestors immigrated to Canada before 1865, we can provide tips on sources to consult, archives … If your ancestor came to Canada between 1865 and 1935, it is best to come prepared with a full name, birth year and approximate period of …
  • Who Is Admissible? Immigrant Desirability and Immigration Acts since Confederation
    … [1] Two years later in 1869, Canada passed its first Immigration Act. Compared with later immigration legislation, the 1869 act set few … or physically disabled persons, and any individual likely to become a ‘public charge.’ Four years later, the Liberal government of … Canada / C-009798 Government of Canada (hereafter GOC), Justice Laws Website, “VI. Distribution of Legislative Powers,” accessed 23 April …
  • Annual Public Meeting 2024
    … history, we examine the significant contributions made by newcomers to Canada’s culture, economy, and way of life. Our job is to … the Museum. The Museum offers exhibitions and programming to a large audience here in Nova Scotia, but we reach far beyond our home province … narrative in here. So this is a really useful tool that's also on our website that gives you a rundown of what to expect in the exhibits. And …
  • Travel, Hospitality and Conferences
    … are available on the Government of Canada’s Proactive Disclosures website ( https://open.canada.ca/en/proactive-disclosure ). Annual …
  • Giuseppe Di Costa Antonina Di Costa
    … Giuseppe Di Costa Antonina Di Costa …
  • Gerrit L. de Groot, Maria de Groot
    … Maria de Groot and family - Netherlands, 1953 Maria de Groot and family - Canada, 2002 Maria de Groot and children - Canada, 2003 … Gerrit L. de Groot, Maria de Groot …
  • Newcomers face the impossible choice: Who to root for in the World Cup
    … Nathaline (Mother from Colombia) Nathaline is the Social Media and Communications Coordinator at the Museum. She was born in Toronto. … city. Of course, Margaret Thatcher was the opposite. When Thatcher died, there were parties in Liverpool. That's how strong the feeling … known as the beautiful game, can bring people together, connect newcomers to their country of origin, and deepen ties to a new home. Will …
  • Embassy of the Republic of Turkey • Ambassade de la République de Turquie á Ottawa • T.C. Ottava Büyükelçiliği
    … toplumuna ve çeşitliliğine, zengin kültürel mirası ve barış içinde birlikte yaşama geleneğiyle katkıda bulunmuş Türk göömenlerin … Embassy of the Republic of Turkey • Ambassade de la République de Turquie á Ottawa • T.C. Ottava Büyükelçiliği …
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