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e04: Mario Meyer on doing business in Canada

"The compound effect of networking in Canada is underrated."

May 28 •

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Hunter Weitzman

What Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Win Means for Canadian Immigration

A win for families, continued uncertainty for international students, and possible escalation of federal-provincial tensions.

Apr 30 •

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E89: Derek Sivers believes home is where you have no obstacles

"My goal to feel at home in every part of the world."

Apr 25 •

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34:50

E85: Nella Gatumo on building a life away from everything familiar

"You will miss home almost every day of your life."

Mar 28 •

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E82: Rehana Malik-Mbanga is building a safe space for the Black woman

"It's become a a space for Black women to be seen, be amplified, be celebrated, and now to thrive."

Mar 8 •

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E79: Shamira Madhany is working on fixing Canada's annual $50B loss in GDP

"RBC Economics estimates Canada forgoes $50 billion in GDP due to the immigrant wage gap."

Mar 5 •

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35:38

E78: Kateryna Havrylova isn't afraid anymore

"Canada was the first place I felt a sense of calm."

Mar 4 •

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39:02

E77: Wunmi Adekanmbi is helping immigrant tech talent find their way

"I know what it feels like to start questioning yourself."

Mar 3 •

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E74: Feyi Fawehinmi believes immigrating is a commitment

"You cannot compress 10 years of work and credit history into a few months."

Feb 26 •

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The best-of The Newcomers 2024

Thank you for all your support.

Dec 23, 2024 •

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Relentless | Kateryna Havrylova, Frida Murillo, & Jung Ha Choo (Kelly)

What does it mean to be an immigrant entrepreneur?

Nov 29, 2024 •

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The Soldier Who Became a Therapist | Samuel Habte

"When you come to Europe, it's a different challenge."

Nov 27, 2024 •

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Policy

Shamira Madhany on fixing Canada's annual $50B GDP loss

Fatemeh Alhosseini on personalized immigrant support

Bryan Caplan on the gains of immigration

David Moscrop on the danger of cynical narratives

Daniel Bernhard on how to have a better Canadian immigrant conversation

Here's why you should listen to Shamira Madhany's episode again

Chris Friesen wants the government to rebuild public trust in immigration

Finance

How's my bonus taxed in Canada

Canadian Tax 101 for new immigrants

The Canadian banking system explained

Lauren Mostowyk & Interac want to reduce financial stress for newcomers

Identity

Rehana Malik-Mbanga on building a safe space for black women

Iqbal Chowdhury on belonging

Maroro Zinyemba on identity and heritage

Stephanie Kubi understands what it's like to be an undocumented immigrant

City Guides

Ten things to know before moving to Toronto

An immigrant's guide to exploring Montreal

Moving to Canada?

Welcome to Canada

10 uncomfortable truths about Canadian immigration

6 tips for international students navigating culture shock in Canada

Q1 2025 Canadian immigration updates

Careers

Preparing to job hunt as an immigrant

4 ways to showcase your work experience in a new work culture

Podcasts

The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️

E103: Victoria Patenaude knows why you struggle with accent anxiety

Unfiltered w/ PORCH

e05: Asli Kahraman turned broken English into an advantage

Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant

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