Canada Is Still Granting Citizenship to Immigrants During COVID-19
Canada understands how important immigration is for the country It boosts the population and fuels the country’s economy. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing gatherings to come to a halt, Canada Day continued in a new way this year. For Chris Kidd, who has been patiently waiting for seven years to receive his Canadian citizenship, […]
Canadians Celebrate Country’s Birthday in Ottawa
Due to the recent pandemic, Parliament Hill was not the site of a party on this 153rd Canada Day Instead, residents in Ottawa showed Canadian pride while at their city parks, beaches, and neighborhoods. Immigrant Adegoke Sofumade and his family relocated to Canada from Nigeria seven years ago. He said the pandemic has caused him […]
Woman from Uganda Is Canada’s First Muslim Lt. Governor
Philanthropist and business owner Salma Lakhani has been named Alberta’s Lieutenant-Governor Lakhani will be the first Muslim Lieutenant-Governor in Canada’s history. Lakhani will replace Lois Mitchell as the Queen’s representative in Alberta. Born in Uganda, Ms. Lakhani has an honors degree in clinical biochemistry from the University of Manchester. She was born in Uganda, and […]
Watch: Canada Ranked as One of Top Places to Live In
Canada’s identity is widely known for its extensive wilderness and the nation’s reputation of welcoming immigrants. Moving to a new country and changing your life is exciting, but it comes with many challenges. One thing Canadians pride themselves in is encouraging all citizens to honor their birth culture. Watch the Full Video: For more information, […]
Amazing Rise in People from India Immigrating to Canada
The number of Indians receiving permanent residence in Canada has increased by over fifty percent since 2016 The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies, and the difficulty of receiving Green Cards in the US, have pushed expat workers from India north to Canada. The trends indicate that Indian engineers and scientists see Canada as a fascinating […]
Canadians Celebrate “Canada Day” in Ottawa
In Ottawa, Canadians found a way to celebrate Canada’s 153rd year, although formal celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic For the first time in many years, Parliament Hill was not the site of the nation’s biggest party on Canada Day. Neighborhoods, beaches, and parks were full of people showing their Canadian pride. Emma Thom […]
Canadian Man Was Self-Isolating in Forest Before Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic was even thought of, Adam Shoalts was self-isolating in Norfolk County, Ontario, where over 25 percent of the land is covered in trees When asked for tips about self-isolation, Shoalts laughed. He admitted he doesn’t overthink or reflect on being alone. He takes each day as it comes and focuses on […]
Digital Comic Creation Tool Lets Student Tell Canadian Immigration Stories
A student named Adya, age nine, is one of the Jackman Avenue Junior Public School third graders who participated in a project about immigration to Canada She interviewed her aunt, who is actually a close family friend, about how Canadian immigration came together for her. Adya did not consider the project “work,” but thought it […]
Family Says Immigration to Canada Worth the Struggle
Three years, $27,000 and some difficulties were worth it for Varun Muriyanat and his family to call Canada their new home Relocating from southern India in 2018, Muriyanant, his wife, and three children relocated to Scarborough. After a year of living in the country, he found a job at CIBC as an IT consultant, his […]
Immigrant Paid to Learn French Working at Quebec Ski Resort
Karen Rojas relocated from Venezuela to the Eastern Townships eight months ago. She had no job leads, and she didn’t speak English or French. She now has a job and is learning both languages at the Mont Sutton ski hill. Rojas participated in the “Earn While You Learn” program, along with 15 others. Mont Sutton […]