Citizenship ceremony in Canada features new oath; Minister Mendicino calls it a profound moment
The Oath of Citizenship in Canada now recognizes First Nations, Inuit, and Métis rights, and the obligation that all citizens have to uphold the treaties between the Crown and Indigenous […]
Canadian winter fix: Here’s what you must know about the February chill
by Shruti Dargan What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Canada? The biting winter, eh? Well, when the average temperature stays below zero and the calendar […]
Canadian Language Benchmarks standard, and what it means to newcomers
Communities are stronger when everyone is engaged, connected and well-integrated. For that very reason, developing language skills is essential for any newcomer to Canada. Some newcomers need help to improve […]
This immigrant is a warrior of food wastage
Tons of food nearing its best-before date at grocery stores and other places often end up in the bin. Igor Bjelac, a Serbian immigrant who moved to Canada in 2015, […]
WES’ new program, a solution for newcomers who don’t have access to documentation
Many newcomers who move to Canada might be doing so as a result of being forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. In many cases, they do not have access […]