When Jasmine, a young engineer from Iran, arrived in Toronto, she immediately applied for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). She knew she had to wait three months to receive […]
Navigating health care as a newcomer
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Diaspora Dialogues gives emerging writers a voice
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New writers are using mentorship opportunities to create and share more diverse and inclusive stories about Toronto’s history and culture. “What we want to do is to create a living […]
How tax changes affect newcomers
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A tax cut introduced by the new federal government looks to strengthen the middle class, but some Canadian immigrants disagree about how it will help newcomers. The new change will provide about […]
Immigration fraudsters target refugees, South Asians
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As refugees begin trickling into Canada in 2016, local police departments are warning newcomers and their sponsors to beware of con artists posing as immigration officials who might attempt to […]
Refugees reunited at Toronto airport
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For Sammar Mian and Atief Sheikh and their families, waiting for more than four hours at the airport to welcome incoming Syrian refugees was worth every minute. They are among […]
Art making helps newcomers cope with grief, trauma
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Immigrating to a new country can put a strain on a person’s mental health and well-being. Art therapy, one of the disciplines being recognized in November as part of arts […]
Volunteering benefits newcomers’ well-being
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Moving to a new country can be stressful. It means leaving familiar places, people and aspects of everyday life behind. Whether arriving in Canada with their family or alone, adjusting […]
Giving a third of Canadians a sorely lacking media voice
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New Canadian Media is a pioneering non-profit media venture with an educational mandate. After identifying a gap in the presence of the immigrant point of view in the Canadian media […]
