150 Ways We Love Canada: Boris’s Story

150 Ways We Love Canada: Boris’s Story

Every family that migrates to Canada has many reasons for doing so, but none of those reasons are readily understood by a young child leaving all he knows behind. Questions will always loom for a growing mind that tries to comprehend why such a move was necessary....
150 Ways We Love Canada: Karren’s Story

150 Ways We Love Canada: Karren’s Story

My mom was born in Holland in 1947. She was born to my grandparents late in life. They already had 2 boys who were 15 & 17 years older than her. My mom’s brothers were the perfect age for the upcoming war & her parents didn’t want them to go...
150 Ways We Love Canada: Congratulations Lorraine

150 Ways We Love Canada: Congratulations Lorraine

Congratulations Lorraine – our Heather’s mom, on becoming a Canadian Citizen! Lorraine was born in The United States as a US citizen. Fifty years ago, she married Heather’s dad, a Canadian. Last week, after 4 months of working with us to process her, she became a...
150 Ways We Love Canada: Karren’s Story

150 Ways We Love Canada: Cecilia’s Story

There are so many reasons why I love Canada that it’s hard to list all of them. By accepting my family as refugees, Canada provided us with a safe haven and a second chance to have a life. Canada’s kindness and compassion made me feel human again. Because...
150 Ways We Love Canada: Boris’s Story

150 Ways We Love Canada: Lama’s Story

I was born and raised in the Middle East. My parents are very diligent people who strive to contribute to the world and society. After they left Lebanon, they worked very hard to give my siblings and me a good life. Growing up, I loved to travel and visit new places....
150 Ways We Love Canada: Erica’s Story

150 Ways We Love Canada: Erica’s Story

Though born in a land across the sea, I was blessed to be born to Canadian parents. I guess you could say for many years of my childhood I took my citizenship for granted; I enjoyed the benefits of carrying my Canadian heritage without appreciating its value....