New anthology features immigrant stories, including the origins of New Canadians
A new anthology, Old Roots, New Shoots, by the Immigrant Writers Association, brings together stories of resilience, creativity, and achievement from immigrants across Canada—each with unique perspectives on building a […]
Refugee Olympic Team’s Nigara Shaheen an inspiration to all
This summer, while Canada sent 315 athletes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, also flying out was Nigara Shaheen, who participated in the sport’s biggest competition under the banner […]
ApplyBoard’s Martin Basiri reflects on his immigrant-entrepreneur journey in Canada
Martin Basiri arrived in Canada in 2010 from Iran, all set to study engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. For several years now, he’s been making headlines as […]
Immigrant Olubukola Abdul urges newcomers to arrive prepared with Planning for Canada
Olubukola Abdul, who moved from Nigeria to Canada with her family in December 2019, is grateful for the career, settlement and education support she received during Planning for Canada’s sessions, […]
Adjusting to a new country can be hard but there is a place for all of us here in Canada: Isaac Garcia-Sitton
By Tosin Ajogbeje The rate of annual immigration in Canada is one of the highest in the world, with over 405,000 people immigrating to the country over the last year. […]