Newcomer

• Canadian research firm releases survey results highlighting newcomer challenges

  A new study from Leger shows that the grass is not always greener for newcomers arriving in Canada. While the story is different for everyone, the struggles are all too common.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2024
  
• Winnipeg newcomers ‘disappointed,’ says city budget needs cash for welcoming immigrants

  "Since (the Newcomer Welcome and Inclusion) policy was passed in 2020, we've seen some movements, but not a lot," said Abdikheir Ahmed.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
  
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• Calgary welcomes hundreds to the largest ever North American Refugee Health Conference

  One of the topics at the North American Refugee Health Conference is how to provide care for the large numbers of refugees coming to Canada.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2023
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• Some Ukrainian newcomers in Manitoba turning to food banks as food prices soar

  'Even if you received some support from the government, even if you have some savings, you are still afraid. What will happen in one month if I will not find a job?'

  Money

  Apr 13, 2023
• Indigenous-led choir for newcomers in B.C. helps break barriers

  VYC Kindred is a choir program that teaches newcomers about Indigenous music traditions. It also helps bridge cultural barriers by providing an introduction to Indigenous culture.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2023
• Ukrainian newcomers take food handler’s course in own language

  Around 115 Ukrainian newcomers took the Manitoba food handling course, held at a Winnipeg church and organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2023
• Lack of affordable housing biggest barrier to resettling refugees in Winnipeg: report

  A lack of quality affordable housing is making life difficult for former refugees who are trying to make Winnipeg home, according to a new report.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2021
• Diverse communities in Calgary facing discrimination over Cargill’s COVID-19 cases

  With concerns growing about COVID-19 outbreaks at Alberta meat plants, so too is a troubling sentiment of racism.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
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• City of London helping connect newcomers to local resources and opportunities

  The hope for the day is to make newcomers feel welcome, city staff said. 

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2019
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• London launches kiosks to connect newcomers to services and programs

  London is now hooked with two new iPad Welcome Kiosks with web portals, designed to provide information regarding all of the services and programs available to assist newcomers. 

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2019