People from all over the world move to Canada to start a new life and new immigrants enrich Canadian cities. But with immigration, the challenges of settlement and adjustment are overwhelming.

For newcomers to Canada who face uncertain futures, The Salvation Army continues to meet their deepest needs. “I came scared and with little hope for a better life,” says Javad, who was forced to flee Afghanistan. “I was a stranger … Read more

“It was February, 2001, at 9 p.m. when I was roused from a deep sleep to find two armed soldiers at my front door,” says Etsegenet. “They dragged me out of my house, threw me in a car and drove … Read more

“Adapting to a new country and culture is never an easy transition, but trying to learn a new language and find employment is one of the greatest struggles that an immigrant can face,” states Lin Dai.

Papa Joseph had a good life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa. He was a school teacher and an executive in various private corporations before jumping into politics. In 1997, he was a deputy in parliament … Read more

Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities and proudly celebrate our heritage, our achievements, our shared values and the contribution of new Canadians.

On April 4, 1985, The Supreme Court of Canada said that everyone in Canada is entitled to justice when life, liberty or security of person is at stake. Some 40 million people worldwide have been uprooted by violence and persecution … Read more