New documentary Diversity aims to connect across cultures and religions to find common ground From the Prime Minister to everyday Canadians, we often talk about the country’s diversity as a strength. But immigrant and racialized communities still face stereotypes and discrimination, especially when it comes to religious differences. To combat this, the Armenian Diocese of […]
Read moreBetter estimates of Canadian immigration application processing times as of July 31, 2018 How Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) estimates immigration processing times has been changed, hopefully for the better. “We understand how frustrating it can be when applications take longer than expected. That’s why we have made changes to improve the experience for […]
Read moreMeet Iranian-born Haydeh Mohebbi, who helps newcomers fill their homes from Toronto’s Furniture Bank When she came to Canada from Iran in 2003, Haydeh Mohebbi found herself in the situation many newcomers face. She was confronted with a monumental task: rebuilding her life from scratch. Arriving with her two daughters, and followed five months later by […]
Read moreFor the final installment of our series of articles, “Things to do in Canada in summer,” let Canadian Immigrant take you on a journey to the place some folks reckon is Canada’s best-kept secret: the Atlantic. Atlantic Canada is divided into four provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a […]
Read moreBrampton Top 40 Under 40 winner is a philanthropist at heart Kimberlee Shelley-Ajibolade sets the bar high for herself. “No matter where I am or how far I get, there’s another level I can achieve,” she says. The Jamaican-Born HR professional, community activist and author already has a list of accolades to her name at […]
Read moreQueenie Choo appointed as Honorary Captain (Navy) for the Royal Canadian Navy Queenie Choo, CEO of Vancouver-based immigrant settlement agency SUCCESS, has been appointed Honorary Captain (Navy) of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Vancouver by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). She is the first Chinese-Canadian woman to be bestowed this title. “I am proud to appoint Queenie Choo as […]
Read moreIndian-born Alison Silgardo, CEO of Vancouver-based Pacifica Treatment Centre, invites you to come and support the addictions treatment centre in its first annual Fun Run. Encouraging healthy connections and physical activity as a part of a wholesome recovery, the 5K and 1K runs will take place at Trout Lake August 12, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to […]
Read moreIndian-born Minu Bhatia crocheted a Canadian flag to show her gratitude to her adopted country People usually forget a good deed done for them, others remember it but don’t think of reciprocating. Then there is Calgary-based immigrant from India Minu Bhatia. She not only fondly remembers the benevolence of the Canadian society, but has gone […]
Read moreWant to get a Canadian post-secondary educational credential but worried about tuition fees? Check out the program offerings from Ashton College at its Vancouver or online campus. From human resources to immigration consultancy and more, if you’re a newcomer who is interested in studies at Ashton College, you also have a chance at getting free tuition. If […]
Read moreMusicians Rob and Sarah Skinner, also known as the Red Dirt Skinners, knew there was something special about Canada when they visited for work back in June 2015. “We just kind of fell in love with the place the moment we landed,” says Sarah. “Everyone was extremely receptive to our music, the people were wonderful, […]
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