Tag Archives: immigrant-and-refugee-services
The Challenges of Immigration
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.
“I Was a Stranger, and The Salvation Army Welcomed Me”
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
Flight From Terror
“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
New Land, New Hope
“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.
Free From Fear and Persecution
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
The Painful Journey to Freedom
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.
Coming to Canada – Refugee Rights Day
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