Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:54:19 +0000
With little fanfare, Canada made history at a recent United Nations conference in Geneva by having a refugee as part of its official delegation. While Mustafa Alio’s role as a state delegate had gone largely unnoticed, it marked a historic moment for the international community to – for the first time – have a refugee […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:19:45 +0000
We are creatures of habit. Between a third and half of our behaviour is habitual, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, our bad habits compromise our health, wealth and happiness. On average, it takes 66 days to form a habit. But positive behavioural change is harder than self-help books would have us believe. Only 40% of […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:59:20 +0000
Nova Scotia has broken immigration records in 2019 as the province finds new ways to attract workers to sectors with the greatest need. According to a Office of Immigration has approved 2,780 applications as of Dec. 27, up 21 per cent over 2018 and more than 300 per cent over 2013. As a result, the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:19:05 +0000
[By Mark S. Tremblay, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Mariana Brussoni, University of British Columbia] New research from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey reaffirmed the dramatic decline in Canadian children’s fitness seen over the past 35 years — with only one-third of Canadian school-aged children meeting physical activity guidelines. Other research from the same […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:08:45 +0000
Leading live-entertainment company Starvox Entertainment, Bend it Films and Kintop Pictures in association with TO Live, have announced the lead creative team of their upcoming North American premiere production of Bend it like Beckham: The Musical. Playing from December 17, 2019 – January 5, 2020 at the Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts, rehearsals […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:19:48 +0000
The holiday season tends to ignite the spirit of giving in many of us. As you gather around with your family and friends to celebrate this time of year make sure that you’re contributing to the right charities. With thousands of charities in Canada and overseas seeking your contribution, make sure you do your research […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:48:50 +0000
Despite making up nearly 50% of the population, Greater Toronto Area immigrants only make up 6% of senior leadership positions across the public, private, and non-profit sector, according to a report recently released by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC). While newcomer unemployment rates are at an all-time low, too many immigrant professionals are […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:55:36 +0000
From a Bangladeshi hard-of-hearing visual artist drawn to painting due to its accessibility as a visual art form, to a Cuban writer, filmmaker and storyteller exploring themes of immigration, diaspora and motherhood, to an artist inspired by her Indian roots to modernize the traditional Bharatanatyam dance form through teaching and performance – the profiles of […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:29:27 +0000
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece in many homes at this time of year. Many newcomers and families of varied backgrounds and different faiths are choosing to put up Christmas trees, decorations and lights as they get into the spirit of the holiday season. Some prefer buying a real tree and others like the easier […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Author| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:38:48 +0000
For many companies, the annual holiday or Christmas party is a tradition in Canada. However many new immigrants may not be familiar with the party protocol. It’s important to remember that unlike other social gatherings, most of the time, the year-end gathering could be attended by your work colleagues, your bosses, spouses and even your […]
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