Report calls for new strategies to attract, retain and integrate newcomers better in B.C. The Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA), the umbrella group for more than 70 newcomer serving agencies in the province, released a report calling for action from the Government of B.C. to increase support for the integration of […]
Read moreSay Ca! is a relatively young non-profit organization that has been operating in Montreal since March 2016, emerging as a response to the humanitarian crisis happening in Syria. Its main focus is to help newcomer youth — from all nationalities — during their journey of adaptation into their new lives in Canada. “Our vision at […]
Read moreImmigrant in Alberta? Don’t miss the Canadian Immigrant Fair coming to Edmonton (October 1/Shaw Conference Centre) and Calgary (October 3/Genesis Centre) next week. The fairs are a great opportunity to network and gain information and inspiration to help you in your settlement and career success in Canada. From hiring employers to settlement services to post-secondary […]
Read moreGautam Nath runs for mayor of Toronto, and other Canadian immigrants seek seats in the upcoming municipal elections You may have had a knock at your door recently by a candidate for city councillor or school trustee or even mayor! These local politicians are looking for your vote in the upcoming municipal elections this fall […]
Read moreIt’s officially autumn in Canada, which means crisper weather, fewer daylight hours, but also a lot of beauty! The changing colours of the leaves turns the country’s forests into a vivid landscape. While you can catch sight of this in any neighbourhood, there are a few spots in Canada that are go-to places for autumn […]
Read moreIn June 2017 I wrote an article for Canadian Immigrant titled “Don’t Misrepresent: Honesty is the Best Policy When Filling out Applications.” The piece provided an overview of how committing misrepresentation in an immigration application can result in a five-year bar on entering Canada. In discussing what constitutes misrepresentation, I wrote that “while there is […]
Read moreNinth annual DARPAN Awards 2018 Ten influential South Asians were honoured at the ninth annual DARPAN Awards on September 14, 2018, at a black-tie affair with more than 700 guests. They were recognized with a Darpan Extraordinary Achievement Award for their extraordinary achievements and for reflecting their heritage in a remarkable way. These recipients were: […]
Read moreAre you a new writer in the GTA who could use a mentor? Diaspora Dialogues invites submissions from emerging writers who want to be matched up with mentor writers. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2018, and mentorships will begin in January 2019 and run for six months. Diaspora Dialogues is “an organization that supports […]
Read moreAll Edmontonians, whether they are a citizen or not, could soon be able to access basic services — like applying for a low-income bus pass or a recreation centre pass — without fear. According to city administration, undocumented individuals living in Edmonton don’t often access basic services because they fear deportation. [Last] Wednesday, the community […]
Read moreNew research suggests immigrants will bring more religion; religious tolerance remains key Increases to immigration levels in Canada means more religiousness in Canada, too, according to a new Angus Reid poll. The research, in partnership with religious think tank Cardus, found that almost four in 10 immigrants to Canada are “religiously committed.” In other words, […]
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