Author name: Vlad Umnov

This clinic is more than a clinic, it’s a family: Yarlin’s Story 

By Trudy Tumusime   When Yarlin arrived in Canada in November 2023 with her husband and two children, she hoped it would mark the beginning of a new chapter – one filled with freedom. Instead, it became what she describes as “the beginning of a very painful experience.” Fleeing the Dominican Republic, the family faced the […]

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It’s not just a language class, it’s so much more than that: Doris’ Story 

By Trudy Tumusime  In 2021, Doris came to Canada from China, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a software project manager and UX designer. With a computer science background, Doris found many aspects of settlement quite easy due to her ability to search the internet for information and having support from her elder

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How to make your BREM application the best it can be 

BREM has a comprehensive application process to ensure alignment with the CRPO entry-to-practice requirements as well as the eligibility criteria of our funder the Government of Ontario.  While many components of your candidacy may already be set (such as your education and years of professional experience outside of Canada), there are some aspects that you

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HAP Clinic is Bridging Healthcare Gaps for Newcomers in Toronto 

By Hassan Farhan Tariq  Toronto is widely recognized for its cultural diversity, with immigrants representing a substantial portion of its population. As of the 2021 Census, immigrants, those born outside of Canada, account for 46.6% of the city’s population. Among the immigrant population in 2021, 391,680 arrived between 2016 and 2021, representing 13.7% of the

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Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 24 Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM Location: Online via Zoom Facilitator: Rika Sawatsky Join our workshop “Harassment and discrimination in the workplace.” You will learn: What is harassment What is discrimination What are my employers’ responsibilities around protecting me from harassment and discrimination? What can I do if I’m being harassed or discriminated against at work

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