Author name: Vlad Umnov

Aurora House Stands with Women Escaping Violence

Since 2016, Aurora House has been a quiet force of safety and renewal—supporting women and children escaping human trafficking and gender-based violence as they begin the long, complex journey toward healing. By Kunpeng Yu   How It All Began In 2015, Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC) owned a house that was being rented out. Some […]

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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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ED Corner | April 2025

Building Brighter Futures: Our Commitment to Settlement and Integration At MNLCT, we are dedicated to empowering newcomers as they build new lives in Canada. Our mission is to provide vital settlement and integration services that help individuals and families navigate the complexities of a new country with dignity and confidence. From language training and employment

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Spring 2025 Newsletter

Read Executive Director Dwayne O’Connor’s Column | MNLCT on CBC’s Metro Morning | Get a FREE Health Check | MNLCT’s C-Women Bridging Program Uplifts Newcomer Women in Tech | Client Spotlight: Azar Faramarzi | LIGHTS Spring 2025 Session starts | Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Workshop | Canoo App for New Citizens and PR Holders | Beach Community’s Kindness Supports Newcomers Building Brighter Futures:

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