#8. I love living in Canada because of the tax returns
Yup. Someone said that.
Hello,
Yesterday was my first Canada day as a Canadian citizen. This beautiful cold super hot country has given me so much. And I am hoping I can give back as much and more.
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In today’s newsletter: Aishwarya Khanduja believes Canada doesn’t have the resources for her to thrive.
Also: 59+ immigrants share what they love about living in Canada.
Plus: Hugo O’Doherty shares his 15 favorite things about Canada.
By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Canada doesn’t have the resources for me to thrive
We talk a big game about immigration as a country. But it means nothing if the immigrants end up leaving for other countries because their chances of succeeding are higher outside Canada.
Aishwarya Khanduja moved here at age 12 from India, and now she’s moving south to New York to build her venture fund. Not funny.
When folks like her leave, we aren’t just losing talent. We are losing the future. And please don’t tell me we’ll replace it with more folks who are coming in. The bad news about any downward trend is if you don’t correct it, it always overtakes the upward swings. And then it grinds everything to a halt.
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What do you love about living in Canada?
The tax returns. Yep, the tax.
I put out this survey because I was looking for some sense of hope after publishing Aishwarya’s episode. And I did find more than hope.
Yes, Canada isn’t perfect. But the responses I got show the country represents something increasingly rare in today’s fractured world. A place where home can be built rather than just tolerated. A place where success doesn’t require abandoning who you are.
I think that’s worth celebrating.
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15 Years, 15 favourites: One newcomer’s Canadian list
Hugo O’Doherty did the Lord’s work here. I would love to see more of these sorts of lists from fellow immigrants/newcomers.
What’s one historic site or park or place you would recommend someone else visit this summer? What are the things you’ve come to love about Canada that have made this place seem more like home every passing day? What’s your favorite spot to visit during summer?
Who’s up for working with me to creating a newcomer recommended list of tourist sites or places to visit in Canada?
Read Hugo’s list ⤵
What am I excited about?
Nadine Niba’s Amazon best selling book, Quarterback. If you’re an immigrant in Canada and want a copy, I’ve got three copies to give out. First come. First served.
Kristine McPherson’s book, From Foreign Student to Canadian Citizen. I interviewed Kristine on The Newcomers Podcast yesterday and her story is…whew. Inspiring doesn’t cut it. The lady doesn’t give up.
Daniel Bernhard’s latest article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s most valuable import is talent - and we need more of it. Daniel gets it. That’s all I’ll say.
Dapo Bankole’s Mentorfy Ascend. Because as an immigrant professional, finding a mentor can be the difference between years of wondering if you are the problem or building a great career.
Events
Who: Black Business Edmonton, , a digital hub dedicated to promoting black-owned businesses, services, products, and events in the Edmonton area.
When: August 23 & 24 | 12PM - 9PM
Where: University of Alberta Butterdome | 11440 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
What: one of Edmonton’s largest celebrations of Black entrepreneurship
Free
P.S. Vendor registration for the Black Business Edmonton (BBE) Trade Fair 2025 has been extended until July 11, 2025.
P.P.S. Can vendors from other communities participate? YES.