by Ray Brooks Canada is a country rich in opportunity. We newcomers came for reasons unique to ourselves but we all face the same challenge: how can we earn a living? Most of us want to find a job, but about 16 percent of us employ…

Across Canada, November is the month when the truly cold weather begins. On the prairies and in the north, it is not unusual to see snow in October. Our world stays frozen until March or April. So, for half of every year, playing cricket or…

By Sandy Zwyer If you have concerns about what you’re reading, listening to, or watching on Canadian media, you can stop buying it; change the channel; or, in the case of the internet, adjust the settings on your computer. There is also…

by Gustavo Neme L Translated by Rev. Jack Costello

by Teenaz Javat "I traded my business suit for an apron. And I can proudly say I have no regrets." With this thought, Anita Asli, a supplier of home-cooked meals, narrates her journey from investment banker to cook.

On March 3, 2011, the 19th Annual New Pioneers Awards Gala, organized by Skills for Change, recognized the accomplishments of six remarkable immigrants. 

By Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA No matter how you feel about getting older, it is unavoidable. But when it comes to taxes, getting older can even be a good thing. If you are resident in Canada and you are a taxpayer who turns 65 on or…

Adjusting to life in a new country involves far more than just getting used to a different climate, customs and cuisine. As a newcomer, you also have to learn to deal with unfamiliar institutions and systems. For example, banking practices…

By Aruna Papp Canada welcomes thousands of new immigrants every year, some among them are victims of horrible torture. Individuals who have dared to challenge political dictators and religious leaders are often tortured. Survivors of…

By Aruna Papp Regardless of social class or ethnic background, most immigrants go through a process of settlement. For some, this period might be a few years, and for others it might be shorter.