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In today’s newsletter: I asked 19 Black immigrants what they brought with them that they still can’t throw away. And why?
Also: We’ve got the latest update on the new Express Entry categories, Nova Scotia’s simplified nominee program, and more.
Plus: Tehmina Chaudhry and I explore why Canada’s obsession with job numbers is a problem.
By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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What I brought with me to Canada
I’ve been fascinated by the idea of borrowed ancestors for a while now, especially for Black immigrants. Seeing how we come here and lose our specificity. I mean we all become just Black. It doesn’t matter where you are from.
You are just Black.
In that same vein, I’ve wondered how we then try to hold onto some form of our heritage. Language and food seems to be an easy answer. But what else? Because even those two elements undergo some change as we settle into Canada and make it home.
This piece was an attempt to find what keeps us whole inside while we celebrate being “Black.”
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What’s new in Canadian immigration this February?
February was a busy month for Canadian immigration. There was the first-ever Express Entry draw for physicians with Canadian experience, IRCC put its AI strategy in writing, plus we also got new Express Entry categories. We break down who all these updates affects, why it matters, and what you should do next.
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Canada’s obsession with job numbers is killing its future
Some damning stats; the standard of living of the average Canadian declined by 2% between 2020 and 2024, only 18.2% of Canadian businesses own any form of intellectual property, the OECD predicts that real GDP per capita in Canada will fall for the third consecutive year in 2025.
Tehmina Chaudhry of Canadian Startup Association and I think that the explanation to some of the causes of these numbers sit in our policy manuals.
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Good finds
Migration to Canada Was the Most Emotionally Challenging Thing I’ve Ever Done. Paul Adeyeye had Doyin Abitoye, also known as Coach D, on The Thriving Immigrant podcast. They talk about practical steps to overcome rejection, how to silence limiting beliefs, and more.
Volunteering as a Newcomer is More Than Just Giving Your Time. If you’re hesitant about volunteering, this is a great read.
The Newcomers resources & guides
Start Here. This page serves as a navigation hub for discovering the stories and the content we produce.
The Immigrant’s Guide to Canadian Small Talk. Learn why small talk matters more than you think in Canada, the art of the opening line, how to read the room, and how to make graceful exits.
The Ten Commandments of Settling Into Canada. Some basic rules for making it slightly easier for you to settle into Canada.
Want to work with us? Check out The Newcomers Media Kit
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Looking to find out what Canadian immigration program you’re eligible for? Check out our Who’s Eligible For series.
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