Credit to Author: Vivien| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:01:29 +0000
The Nai Children’s Choir’s teachers and their charges are composing a new song, Nature Journey, about immigration and integration, during their week of summer camp at at the Toronto Public Library Don Mills branch. The kids clap and bob their heads to the beat. A little girl crawls into her neighbour’s lap. “What is the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:24:40 +0000
On October 21, 2019, Canada will have its 43rd Parliamentary election. There are six main political parties running. The first is the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Liberals are generally regarded as a centrist party and have governed since October, 2015. The second is the Conservative Party of Canada, led […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:43:02 +0000
Canadian immigrants must overcome labour market challenges through civic engagement [By Sandra Lozano and Gautam Nath] Newcomers are vital to Canada’s prosperity. As most arrive as economic immigrants, unsurprisingly many of them go on to contribute significantly to the economy by creating and filling jobs and paying taxes. We live in Toronto and in a […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:44:31 +0000
Relocating and settling in a new country can be a lonely and somewhat isolating experience, even if you have arrived with family members. One of the ingredients to longer-term success for Canadian Immigrants is to create your own community, especially outside of your ethnic group. Staying in your ethnic silo limits your communication skills and […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:19:31 +0000
Autumn, or fall, is a season to celebrate the harvest and prepare for the arrival of winter. From enjoying the beautiful fall colours and the cool crisp air, to playing in the fall leaves to going apple picking, there is so much to appreciate about the season. Here are some fun ways to celebrate fall […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:38:19 +0000
From Friday, September 27 through to Sunday, September 29, 2019, join the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) in Brampton, Greater Toronto Area, for a variety of free fun activities for children. This inaugural FOLD Kids Book Fest, a festival for diverse authors and stories, brings three days of literary fun for kids. The FOLD Kids […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:20:35 +0000
The share of immigrants in Canada has reached its highest level in almost a century – nearly 22 percent of the population, with the country welcoming 1.2 million new immigrants between 2011 and 2016 alone, according to the latest census numbers. And, new arrivals are always faced with challenges no matter how prepared we think […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:14:52 +0000
“When we celebrate the Raptors we are more alike than we are different” says Raptors fan and immigrant success story Mohamad Fakih Sports has a way of breaking down barriers and fostering positive connections. The recent NBA playoffs brought together people from all cultures and communities from across Canada to rally around the Toronto Raptors. […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:20:35 +0000
The share of immigrants in Canada has reached its highest level in almost a century – nearly 22 percent of the population, with the country welcoming 1.2 million new immigrants between 2011 and 2016 alone, according to the latest census numbers. And, new arrivals are always faced with challenges no matter how prepared we think […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:14:52 +0000
“When we celebrate the Raptors we are more alike than we are different” says Raptors fan and immigrant success story Mohamad Fakih Sports has a way of breaking down barriers and fostering positive connections. The recent NBA playoffs brought together people from all cultures and communities from across Canada to rally around the Toronto Raptors. […]
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