New Canadian Voices: The Local Immigration Partnership Podcast

National Local Immigration Partnership Secretariat

New Canadian Voices centres features newcomers discussing their challenges settling in Canada, while also highlighting the work of Local Immigration Partnerships across the country. The podcast is a published by the National Local Immigration Partnership Secretariat, with production support from Cited Media.

  1. 01/30/2025

    Episode 14: Navigating Employment Barriers: Empowering Newcomers in Canada

    Newcomers face immense challenges in securing employment in Canada. From failure to get their credentials recognized or meeting the unattainable demand for “Canadian experience”, some are forced to make major […]

    50 min

  2. 01/15/2025

    Episode 13: When a church became a homeless refugee shelter

    Up until the summer of 2023, Canada’s biggest city, Toronto, operated a shelter system that accepted refugees and homeless Canadians. But as the number of refugees seeking temporary shelter surged, […]

    42 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Episode 12: Indigenous Resurgence and Meaningful Relations

    Newcomers to Canada often do not know much about the history and present ways of being of Indigenous peoples all over the Turtle Island. In this episode, we tell the […]

    44 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    Episode 11: The Trauma of Survival for Victims of Torture and War

    Canada has long been a sanctuary for refugees around the globe, a beacon of hope for those fleeing persecution and danger. But for many refugees, the trauma of torture and […]

    52 min

  5. 11/06/2024

    Episode 10: Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Refugees in Canada

    Refugees arriving in Canada bring with them hopes for a safer, healthier future. However, their journey does not end with stepping onto Canadian soil. The transition into the healthcare system […]

    47 min

  6. 10/23/2024

    Episode 9: Un-Housing Cape Breton’s International Students

    In recent years, Cape Breton University (CBU) in Nova Scotia has seen a significant rise in international student enrollment. This has shed a glaring light on a deepening housing crisis. […]

    52 min

  7. 07/11/2024

    Is Canada a Safe Haven for 2SLGBTQ+?

    Long waiting periods, service-provider and health stereotyping, and systemic racism are just some of the issues members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community come up against when they arrive to Canada. In […]

    1h 2m

  8. 06/27/2024

    Am I Canadian?

    Whether you are a new immigrant in a remote rural area, or a small town, or in a metropolis, the challenges you might face will look different depending on where […]

    53 min
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New Canadian Voices centres features newcomers discussing their challenges settling in Canada, while also highlighting the work of Local Immigration Partnerships across the country. The podcast is a published by the National Local Immigration Partnership Secretariat, with production support from Cited Media.

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