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Hi, it’s Dozie!
Welcome to today’s From the Editor.
In today’s newsletter: Manpreet Kaur on why your child’s accent isn’t a weakness.
Also in the news: Newfoundland and Labrador gains 1,000 provincial nominee spaces for 2026; Alberta separation could push corporate headquarters out of Calgary, report says.
Plus, in today’s French in Canada: Nishand Anand has a nifty tactic for studying French for no more than an hour daily.
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On accent, identity, and all the related issues kids have to deal with when settling into a new country
Students new to Canada might know the grammar well, write very nicely and have been top students in their home country, yet still remain silent in the new classroom. They never raise their hands and hesitate to read aloud.
Sadly, sometimes the conclusion is that they are ‘bad at English.’ However, in many cases, the real reason is that they feel ashamed of their accent.
This is especially true for children, especially when in new environments where they are still finding their footing, as they tend to take mockery very badly.
So it’s important that we immigrant parents talk about accents with intention. Children should understand that their accent has no effect on their value or intelligence.
Research indicates that discrimination against someone for their language damages a child's confidence and makes them feel as though they don't belong. When a child is made to feel ashamed of their accent, it can lead to a crisis of confidence and, in some cases, worse.
Read the full piece, including two tools that help ensure a child retains their self-confidence ⬇️
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October 3, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Calgary Central Library, 800 3 Street SE
Organized by New Horizons Media Inc., Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, and Calgary Public Library, the event includes workshops, an expert panel, a marketplace and a small business clinic. This year’s theme is The Future of Small Business: AI, Automation, and Digital Innovation.
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From our newsroom
Newfoundland and Labrador gains 1,000 provincial nominee spaces for 2026. The expanded allocation gives the province more room to nominate workers, but candidates must still compete through its Expression of Interest system. — Full article here
Alberta separation could push corporate headquarters out of Calgary, report says. A government-commissioned analysis points to trade uncertainty, labour mobility and regulatory access as risks for Alberta’s head-office sector ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum. — Full article here
French in Canada with Nishant Anand
Q: I’m too busy and can’t study French every day.
A: You only need about an hour a day to study French. If you’ve already started, you can organize your daily practice like this:
20 min – Listening: Listen to three audio clips, each up to five minutes long, during your day while commuting by metro, bus, or car. I suggest active listening with a pen and paper for notes, but just hearing French regularly will help. Over time, you’ll get used to understanding the language more naturally.
15 min – Writing: Write a paragraph of 100 to 150 words each day, either before bed or after you wake up. You can write about your day, something interesting that happened, or any topic you like.
20 min – Reading: Read one newspaper article online or in an app. Pay attention to grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Don’t worry about reading every word closely. A one-page article usually takes just five or six minutes, so you’ll have time to understand and sum up the main ideas.
10 min – Pronunciation: Read the article out loud and record yourself. You can use ChatGPT or Claude to check your pronunciation and see where you can improve.
5 min – Speaking: Talk about any topic for five minutes. Don’t limit your practice to exam preparation. The more you speak, the more confident you’ll become. Try to speak every day, and change the topic as you like.
The aim is to make French a part of your daily life, not just something you study for exams or from textbooks.
Start your French journey with Nishant
Newsletter writer: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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