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Step-by-step advice on settling into Canada…

Field Notes

Breaking Into Canada's Trucking Industry: A Starter Guide for Newcomers in Ontario

Mar 31, 2026

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18 min read

Breaking Into Canada's Trucking Industry: A Starter Guide for Newcomers in Ontario

Canada's trucking industry faces a projected labour shortage of up to 55,000 drivers by 2035.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
Dozie Anyaegbunam

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: When Safe Topics Turn Unsafe

Mar 29, 2026

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4 min read

Canadian Small Talk: When Safe Topics Turn Unsafe

How to spot the moment a conversation shifts, and what to do about it.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: The Red Zone, Topics to Avoid (Especially at First)

Mar 29, 2026

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6 min read

Canadian Small Talk: The Red Zone, Topics to Avoid (Especially at First)

Stay off this table until you've built trust with someone.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: The Yellow Zone, Proceed with Caution

Mar 29, 2026

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6 min read

Canadian Small Talk: The Yellow Zone, Proceed with Caution

These topics aren't off-limits, but you can cross the line without realizing it.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: The Green Zone, Topics that Always Work

Mar 29, 2026

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8 min read

Canadian Small Talk: The Green Zone, Topics that Always Work

These topics are safe with anyone, in almost any setting.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk, Part 2: On Safe Topics and Conversational Landmines

Mar 29, 2026

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3 min read

Canadian Small Talk, Part 2: On Safe Topics and Conversational Landmines

There's usually a gap between what you think is appropriate and what Canadians consider appropriate.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: Making Graceful Exits

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

Canadian Small Talk: Making Graceful Exits

Including tips on how to politely excuse yourself when cornered.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: Reading the Room

Nov 28, 2025

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5 min read

Canadian Small Talk: Reading the Room

Including a breakdown of the concept of personal space in Canada.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Canadian Small Talk: The Art of the Opening Line

Nov 28, 2025

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7 min read

Canadian Small Talk: The Art of the Opening Line

Including why Canadian openings might differ from your home country.

Dozie Anyaegbunam
John Edward McGraw
Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1
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