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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 Peterborough, ON
Javier Bravo, originally from Mexico City, has developed a way to help Peterborough’s downtown businesses thrive.
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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 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 Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
How a Dutch immigrant created jobs and boosted the economy in a small Prairie town.
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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 Edmonton, Alberta
How Edmonton’s Heart to Home Meals owners, both from India, help seniors and other vulnerable people.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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#ImmigrationMatters across Canada
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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#ImmigrationMatters in Sudbury, Ontario
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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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Putting people before profit in Canada’s tech sector
Pablo Listingart, an entrepreneur from Argentina, tackles unemployment with tuition-free tech training.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Reviving Charlottetown’s skating club
A skating club in Charlottetown on the verge of closing is revived by the enthusiastic participation of the Chinese community.
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Bringing the community together, one dish at a time
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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