From the Editor

Leah Mitchell and Lindsay Rubeniuk on the job hunting strategy that works for rural Canada

May 15, 2026

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Leah Mitchell and Lindsay Rubeniuk on the job hunting strategy that works for rural Canada

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From the Editor

Where do newcomers fit in the $6 billion Team Canada Strong package?

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

Where do newcomers fit in the $6 billion Team Canada Strong package?

Plus I need your help.

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From the Editor

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

Vaishali Gauba mostly belongs

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From the Editor

What's the best gift for an immigrant mom?

May 6, 2026

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What's the best gift for an immigrant mom?

Especially if it's her first Canadian Mother's Day.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

From the Editor

John Hetherington and Caitlin White on why you can't take anything for granted as an immigrant

May 1, 2026

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John Hetherington and Caitlin White on why you can't take anything for granted as an immigrant

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From the Editor

A note from The Newcomers, three years in

Apr 29, 2026

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2 min read

A note from The Newcomers, three years in

What you're actually getting when you open The Newcomers

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From the Editor

Niki Wagh names the pressure immigrants never talk about

Apr 24, 2026

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Niki Wagh names the pressure immigrants never talk about

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From the Editor

How to break into Canada's trucking industry

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

How to break into Canada's trucking industry

Entry-level driving positions start at $20–24/hour, with AZ-licensed drivers earning $55,000–$70,000 annually.

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From the Editor

Luki Danukarjanto says the hiring bar has moved. And most Canadian immigrants don't know this yet.

Apr 17, 2026

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Luki Danukarjanto says the hiring bar has moved. And most Canadian immigrants don't know this yet.

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From the Editor

Things only Calgarians understand about Calgary

Apr 15, 2026

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2 min read

Things only Calgarians understand about Calgary

And how newcomers can get in on them.

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From the Editor

Jonathan Oldman believes we need a bigger conversation about Canadian immigration

Apr 10, 2026

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8 min read

Jonathan Oldman believes we need a bigger conversation about Canadian immigration

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From the Editor

What are the safe topics when engaging in small talk?

Apr 8, 2026

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6 min read

What are the safe topics when engaging in small talk?

Plus Victor Neagu on why Canada can't afford to normalize underachievement.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

From the Editor

Victor Neagu on why we can't normalize underachievement

Apr 3, 2026

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6 min read

Victor Neagu on why we can't normalize underachievement

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From the Editor

Air Canada CEO didn't need French, but the newcomers do

Apr 1, 2026

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6 min read

Air Canada CEO didn't need French, but the newcomers do

Plus part 2 of our Canadian small talk guide is live.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

From the Editor

David Campbell understands why our immigration policy can't work for Atlantic Canada

Mar 27, 2026

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7 min read

David Campbell understands why our immigration policy can't work for Atlantic Canada

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From the Editor

Mar 25, 2026

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7 min read

Can language shape immigration policy?

Plus some good news on the Canadian immigration front.

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From the Editor

Mo Altaqatqa on the skill that separates the newcomer entrepreneurs who win from those who don't

Mar 20, 2026

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7 min read

Mo Altaqatqa on the skill that separates the newcomer entrepreneurs who win from those who don't

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From the Editor

The best takeaways from our AMA with Luki Danukarjanto

Mar 18, 2026

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6 min read

The best takeaways from our AMA with Luki Danukarjanto

Plus smart ways to spend your tax refund.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

From the Editor

Bontu Galataa on the biggest mistake loads of newcomer entrepreneurs make

Mar 13, 2026

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7 min read

Bontu Galataa on the biggest mistake loads of newcomer entrepreneurs make

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From the Editor

Mar 11, 2026

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7 min read

Small talk can be hard, but...

Plus we've got an AMA on soft skills tomorrow. Sign up!!!!

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From the Editor

Emmanuel Ahiafor says Ghana is still home. He just doesn't fit there anymore.

Mar 6, 2026

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5 min read

Emmanuel Ahiafor says Ghana is still home. He just doesn't fit there anymore.

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From the Editor

Are you eligible to study in Canada without a study permit?

Mar 4, 2026

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6 min read

Are you eligible to study in Canada without a study permit?

IRCC has got new rules.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

From the Editor

Busayo Disu thinks the society has to meet the immigrants halfway

Feb 27, 2026

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6 min read

Busayo Disu thinks the society has to meet the immigrants halfway

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From the Editor

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

What did you bring with you to Canada?

19 Black immigrants on the one thing they brought that they can't throw away.

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From the Editor

Abdullah Sharief thinks Canada's risk aversion could be costly in the long-term

Feb 20, 2026

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5 min read

Abdullah Sharief thinks Canada's risk aversion could be costly in the long-term

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From the Editor

Leah Mitchell and Lindsay Rubeniuk on the job hunting strategy that works for rural Canada

Where do newcomers fit in the $6 billion Team Canada Strong package?

Vaishali Gauba mostly belongs

What's the best gift for an immigrant mom?

John Hetherington and Caitlin White on why you can't take anything for granted as an immigrant

A note from The Newcomers, three years in

Niki Wagh names the pressure immigrants never talk about

How to break into Canada's trucking industry

Luki Danukarjanto says the hiring bar has moved. And most Canadian immigrants don't know this yet.

Things only Calgarians understand about Calgary

Jonathan Oldman believes we need a bigger conversation about Canadian immigration

What are the safe topics when engaging in small talk?

Victor Neagu on why we can't normalize underachievement

Air Canada CEO didn't need French, but the newcomers do

David Campbell understands why our immigration policy can't work for Atlantic Canada

Can language shape immigration policy?

Mo Altaqatqa on the skill that separates the newcomer entrepreneurs who win from those who don't

The best takeaways from our AMA with Luki Danukarjanto

Bontu Galataa on the biggest mistake loads of newcomer entrepreneurs make

Small talk can be hard, but...

Emmanuel Ahiafor says Ghana is still home. He just doesn't fit there anymore.

Are you eligible to study in Canada without a study permit?

Busayo Disu thinks the society has to meet the immigrants halfway

What did you bring with you to Canada?

Abdullah Sharief thinks Canada's risk aversion could be costly in the long-term

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