New Canadians

Navigating health care as a newcomer

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 […]

How tax changes affect newcomers

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 […]

Refugees reunited at Toronto airport

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 […]