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in Calgary, AB
From refugee to real estate mogul, Bob Dhillon’s $10-million donation to the University of Lethbridge’s School of Business is the largest gift in its history.
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in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A skating club in Charlottetown on the verge of closing is revived by the enthusiastic participation of the Chinese community.
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in Charlottetown, PEI
PEI may be Canada’s smallest province, but thanks to a chef originally from Switzerland, it’s earning a big name as a food lover’s destination.
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in Chatham-Kent, ON
This is a historical example of how Canada was built on immigration. In 1853, Abraham D. Shadd moved to Canada, where his success and influence led to opportunities for many other Black Canadians.
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in St. John’s, NL
Dr. Jakub Martinec has brought his musical background from the Czech Republic to help boys and young men sing out across Newfoundland.
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in Coquitlam, BC
A Serbian immigrant and his enthusiastic group of volunteers gather unsold food for people in need in Coquitlam.
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in Digby, Nova Scotia
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Fredrick Mubiru gives back to the country that offered him protection by protecting others.
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in Eastman, QC
When 3 Quebec villages sponsored the first refugee family to the area, they wanted to help Maykil, Zena and Malak Toma find a new home. What they didn’t expect was the renewed community spirit that would arrive with their new neighbours.
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in Edmonton, Alberta
How a refugee became a role model for vulnerable Edmonton teens.
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in Edmonton, Alberta
How Edmonton’s Heart to Home Meals owners, both from India, help seniors and other vulnerable people.
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in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
How a Dutch immigrant created jobs and boosted the economy in a small Prairie town.
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in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia immigrated to Canada from Israel in 2002. She has since become an integral part of Nova Scotia’s effort to bolster the ranks of women in tech jobs.
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in Hamilton, ON
Astrid Hepner’s Hamilton Music Collective is creating opportunities for the city’s next generation of musicians.
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in Inuvik, NWT
The Arctic Food Bank—founded by the Muslim Welfare Centre and staffed by immigrant and Indigenous volunteers—has served hundreds of Inuvik residents since 2015.
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in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Mistaking Baffin Island for Banff brought a qualified nurse to promote continuity of care in Canada’s northern communities.
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in Montréal, QC
Once a foreign student in these halls, leading businesswoman Gina Cody has left her mark… and her name… on Concordia’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science with a $15 million endowment.
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in Morden, Manitoba
When a close-knit community in rural Manitoba welcomes immigrants with open arms, everyone benefits – especially employers.
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in BC
RES’EAU-WaterNET, a program started by Dr. Madjid Mohseni, originally from Iran, has helped 4 First Nations communities lift drinking water advisories and 8 small communities improve the quality of their drinking water.
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in Toronto, Ontario
Steve Kidron, who once struggled to feed himself, now runs an enterprise in Toronto that supports food industry start-ups and feeds others.
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in Peterborough, ON
Javier Bravo, originally from Mexico City, has developed a way to help Peterborough’s downtown businesses thrive.
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in Prince Albert, SK
Dr. Lalita Malhotra, originally from India, has delivered more than 10,000 babies in Canada. She has established such deep connections with the local Indigenous community over the years that it has named her their “Angel of the North”.
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in Calgary, AB
Wayne and Eleanor Chiu, originally from Hong Kong, are driven by their passion for using business to further the good of their community.
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in Halifax, NS
Mark Saldanha’s mission is to reaffirm the dignity of Canadians experiencing homelessness by showing them friendship, respect and compassion.
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in St. Andrews, NB
A Swiss chef, inspired by the abundance of local ingredients in St. Andrews, has brought the world to a historic inn while helping the aquaculture industry.
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in St. John’s, NL
Two immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador partnered up to build HeyOrca, a thriving tech firm that now employs 25 people and contributes to the St. John’s start-up community.
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in Toronto, ON
Hong Kong immigrant Allen Lau co-founded Wattpad, the hugely successful tech start-up that is helping writers find audiences far and wide.
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in Sudbury, ON
Inspired by her mother’s example, Bela Ravi works tirelessly to raise funds to make a difference in the lives of others in Sudbury.
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in Thunder Bay, ON
Dr. Alla Reznik is developing new imaging technology to improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
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in Toronto, ON
The owner of a Toronto eatery offers a unique way for customers to help feed those in need and build a strong community – all for less than $4.
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in Victoria, BC
Hissein Idriss found a way to potentially touch almost any Canadian in need of help: by launching a charity dedicated to helping other Canadian charities succeed.
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in Western Canada
Areef Abraham is working with Indigenous communities to be more energy efficient, one home at a time.
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in Whitehorse, Yukon
Olivier de Colombel was drawn to the Yukon, and now Whitehorse’s only French elementary school has a music teacher and dedicated volunteer.
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in Toronto, ON
Anaida Deti has gone from training in Canada as a dental hygienist to owning a dental practice and using it to support her community.
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in Windsor, Ontario
Originally from Eritrea, Mehari Hagos makes his living owning a gym but feels his true calling is helping Glengarry kids succeed.
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in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pablo Listingart, an entrepreneur from Argentina, tackles unemployment with tuition-free tech training.
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in Winnipeg, Manitoba
An immigrant historian is recognized with the Order of Manitoba for her efforts to help preserve Francophone culture in the province.
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in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A tragedy inspired Loizza Aquino to create a safe space for youth to share experiences and overcome the shame many feel in speaking about mental health and suicide.
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in Yellowknife, NT
From landscaper to volunteer firefighter, to a paramedic and founder of a dance troupe, there is very little that Louis Gaëtan hasn’t done for his community since his arrival in Yellowknife in 2012.
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in Calgary, Alberta
#ImmigrationMatters in Calgary, Alberta
Wayne and Eleanor Chiu, originally from Hong Kong, are driven by their passion for using business to further the good of their community.
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#ImmigrationMatters in Calgary, Alberta
Wayne and Eleanor Chiu, originally from Hong Kong, are driven by their passion for using business to further the good of their community.
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Calgary, Alberta
Doing well by doing good
Wayne and Eleanor Chiu, originally from Hong Kong, are driven by their passion for using business to further the good of their community.
Eastman, Quebec
Strengthening a community through refugee sponsorship
When 3 Quebec villages sponsored the first refugee family to the area, they wanted to help Maykil, Zena and Malak Toma find a new home. What they didn’t expect was the renewed community spirit that would arrive with their new neighbours.
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Finding new musical voices in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Jakub Martinec has brought his musical background from the Czech Republic to help boys and young men sing out across Newfoundland.
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