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46:51
E122: Kristina McPherson on feeling at home in Canada: 'It took 11 years'
"Community, not paperwork, is what finally made it feel like home."
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27:08
E121: Paul Bakhmut on why he's running for Mayor of Edmonton
"He's not part of the establishment. And he thinks that's what Edmonton needs."
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51:07
E120: Keely Cronin says your survival job is valuable Canadian experience
"I don't care that you serve somebody coffee. But I care as an employer that you... learned how to communicate effectively."
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0:27
The Ten Commandments of Integrating Into Canada
Because successful integration means diversity becomes a strength, not a divisive wedge.
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27:52
E119: Mher Mardoyan knows how you can get your dream job
"Applying for a job should be a last resort."
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The Syrian Immigrant Who’s Building Canada’s Biggest Car Care Platform
"The opportunities are here. And we’re just getting started."
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A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Guide to Canada's Financial System for Newcomers
Ready to test your financial might?
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Mosimiloluwa
32 Lessons from 100 Episodes of The Newcomers Podcast
Some of the best things I have learned that I think are worth passing along.
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The Canadian 3-Month Settlement Guide For Newcomers Sans Kids
Cos we all needed something like this when we landed in Canada.
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Malikah Maryam
59+ Immigrants on What They Love About Living in Canada
Canada isn't perfect, but...
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1:04:13
E103: Victoria Patenaude knows why you struggle with accent anxiety
"A lot of the time it is the story that we are telling ourselves."
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36:53
E100: Dennis Agbegha knows the secret to settling in anywhere as an immigrant
"Hold on to love, kindness, and service - those fundamentals are the same everywhere."
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Policy
Shamira Madhany on fixing Canada's annual $50B GDP loss
Fatemeh Alhosseini on personalized immigrant support
Bryan Caplan on the gains of immigration
David Moscrop on the danger of cynical narratives
Daniel Bernhard on how to have a better Canadian immigrant conversation
Here's why you should listen to Shamira Madhany's episode again
Chris Friesen wants the government to rebuild public trust in immigration
Finance
How's my bonus taxed in Canada
Canadian Tax 101 for new immigrants
The Canadian banking system explained
Lauren Mostowyk & Interac want to reduce financial stress for newcomers
Identity
Rehana Malik-Mbanga on building a safe space for black women
Iqbal Chowdhury on belonging
Maroro Zinyemba on identity and heritage
Stephanie Kubi understands what it's like to be an undocumented immigrant
City Guides
Ten things to know before moving to Toronto
An immigrant's guide to exploring Montreal
Moving to Canada?
Welcome to Canada
10 uncomfortable truths about Canadian immigration
6 tips for international students navigating culture shock in Canada
Q1 2025 Canadian immigration updates
59 immigrants on what they love about living in Canada
The Canadian 3-month settlement guide
Careers
Preparing to job hunt as an immigrant
4 ways to showcase your work experience in a new work culture
Podcasts
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E129: Rim Aoude knows what it's like to be born without status
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Unfiltered w/ PORCH
e10: Matrix Venture Studio founders on why you must fall in love with the boredom
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