OCAD University’s President Ana Serrano is shaping the Canadian arts and culture sector

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:21:23 +0000

Filipino-born Ana Serrano is one of Canada’s well-known individuals in the realm of new media and has received numerous awards from digital, media, film and theatre industries across North America.

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Award-winning scientist Dr. Housheng He is at the forefront of cancer research

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:41:59 +0000

The journey from rural China to big city Toronto working at the forefront of groundbreaking cancer research wasn’t an easy one for Chinese-born Dr. Housheng He.

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Societal approach to settlement is key to change says Samina Sami, CEO of COSTI

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:18:51 +0000

Since July 2022, Samina Sami has been spearheading the development and implementation of the strategic plan of COSTI Immigrant Services. She speaks about her personal motivations and shares her vision for the organization.

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Mark Clennon receives critical acclaim for his feature film debut at TIFF

Credit to Author: Vivien Fellegi| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:31:52 +0000

Jamaican-born Canadian musician turned actor Mark Clennon featured as a Rising Star at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

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Reham Teama pursues her entrepreneurial dream

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:31:33 +0000

Egyptian-born Reham Teama, has followed her dreams of travelling and being an international entrepreneur. She has recently founded a nonprofit with a vision of spreading Arabic culture and literature in Canada.

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From scrubs to the House of Commons

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:02:34 +0000

Minister of Diversity and Inclusion, Persons with Disabilities Kamal Khera takes immense pride in serving the community. The Honourable Minister Kamal Khera didn’t always envision herself as a politician. Born in India, Khera spent her early years in New Delhi. “My family lived a middle-class life in the city, with my dad working as a […]

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Digitalization Is Now a Power Sector Imperative: Takeaways from Connected Plant Conference 2023

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:37:20 +0000

Digitalization is now so firmly embedded in the power sector that if participants haven’t yet begun their digital journey, they’ve inherently fallen behind. That was a message repeated at the […]

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Olivia Chow makes history as Toronto’s first racialized mayor

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:17:52 +0000

Hong Kong-born Olivia Chow, one of Canadian Immigrant’s Top 25 winners in 2012, will be taking office as Toronto’s new mayor on July 12, 2023.

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Najmeh Tansaz is overcoming barriers and gender stereotypes 

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:45:23 +0000

Iranian-born Canadian professional boxer, coach and actress Najmeh Tansaz says that Canada has provided her with the opportunities to fulfill her dreams.

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10 lessons from an unconventional journey to success

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:32:51 +0000

“Don’t let a lack of traditional credentials hold you back. You have the power to shape your own journey, just as I did,” says Tanzanian-born self-made professional and author Emil Rem. 

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