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Inspiring journeys of newcomers shaping their lives and careers in Canada.

By Tosin Ajogbeje Many people decide to begin a new life in a new country. But how many are willing

Komal Parekh learned about the importance of networking and volunteering when she attended Planning for Canada‘s pre-arrival sessions. After moving

By Tosin Ajogbeje Looking for immigration stories to inspire you today? Meet Dr. Yilmaz Ergun Dinc, Senior Research Associate, Immigration

Author and arts journalist Koom Kankesan talks to New Canadians.

It was in 1987, during the tumultuous time of the civil war in Sri Lanka when Koom Kankesan and his

Every year since 2015, at the Toronto Newcomer Day event hosted by the City of Toronto, a number of newcomer

Amar Desai Newcomer to Canada finding a job during the pandemic

Amar Desai moved from India to Canada in June 2020. “My family and I landed during the pandemic, but we

Jennifer Pacquing shares her experience as a former client of Planning for Canada

After living in the Philippines and Dubai, Jennifer Pacquing immigrated to Canada in 2020. Before the big move, she signed

Kavita Dau – founder, Dau Academy

Immigrants in the Vancouver area (British Columbia) represent 41% of the population and play a huge role in its social

Rhose Harris-Galia promoting patient care in Iqaluit

“I never entered the nursing field planning to make an impact. But it’s very gratifying when people say, “Thanks again

When the Charlottetown Skating Club, which has been in operation for over six decades, struggled to attract as many skating

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