Winning advice for 2023: A conversation with Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award recipients

March 8, 2023 admin canadian immigrant awards, Featured, podcast, top 25 canadian immigrant awards, winning advice

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:13:14 +0000

In the process of making Canada home? Seeking a little inspiration for your journey? As we embark on the 15th year of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, four of our past award winners share their lived experiences and perspectives and, most importantly, their inspirational advice for 2023!

In this conversation with Canadian Immigrant editor Ramya Ramanathan, featured speakers share their different immigration journeys. What brought them here? How have their experiences shaped who they are today? What makes them feel Canadian? What advice to they have for newcomers and immigrants on their settlement journey? Speakers offer valuable tips and advice that is sure to resonate with newcomers and immigrants alike!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Tosin Ajibola, Founder and CEO of Welkom-U Inc, City: Fredericton, New Brunswick; Country of Origin: Nigeria
Conny Lo, Associate director of development at the SickKids Foundation; City: Toronto, Ontario; Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Ajay Patel, President and CEO of Vancouver Community College (VCC); City: Vancouver, British Columbia; Country of Origin: Fiji
Arlene Ruiz, Founder of Alexene Immigration & Employment Services Inc; City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Country of Origin: Philippines