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59+ Immigrants on What They Love About Living in Canada
Canada isn't perfect, but...
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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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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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E94: Lauren Mostowyk & Interac want to reduce financial stress for newcomers
"Your financial foundation affects everything else in your settlement journey."
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E95: Bukky Wonda believes optimism is the difference between successful & unsuccessful immigrants
"Find optimistic people."
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e04: Mario Meyer on doing business in Canada
"The compound effect of networking in Canada is underrated."
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What Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Win Means for Canadian Immigration
A win for families, continued uncertainty for international students, and possible escalation of federal-provincial tensions.
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E89: Derek Sivers believes home is where you have no obstacles
"My goal to feel at home in every part of the world."
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E85: Nella Gatumo on building a life away from everything familiar
"You will miss home almost every day of your life."
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E82: Rehana Malik-Mbanga is building a safe space for the Black woman
"It's become a a space for Black women to be seen, be amplified, be celebrated, and now to thrive."
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E79: Shamira Madhany is working on fixing Canada's annual $50B loss in GDP
"RBC Economics estimates Canada forgoes $50 billion in GDP due to the immigrant wage gap."
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E78: Kateryna Havrylova isn't afraid anymore
"Canada was the first place I felt a sense of calm."
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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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E117: Gabriela Casineanu says 'You're not your job title'
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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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