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Humber Polytechnic Nursing Students Empower Newcomer Families through Community Health Initiatives

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By Trudy Tumusime  This summer, MNLC welcomed yet another group of community health placement students. The new cohort comprising eight passionate nursing students from Humber Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program started in May through August, led by their nursing instructor, Rita Street.    These third-year, second-entry students (already university graduates) brought not only their […]

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Community Yard Sale Raises $2,500 for Aurora House

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But fundraising efforts continue. MNLC Team On Sunday, July 20, the community came together for a lively and heartwarming yard sale fundraiser in support of Aurora House, raising $2,500 for the transitional housing program dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence. Hosted in east Toronto at the Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC)

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MNLC Community Kitchen Pilot is Preparing Newcomers to Thrive 

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By Trudy Tumusime  Every other week, something magical happens at the MNLC Queen Street Office kitchen.  The air fills with the aromas of spices. Laughter bounces off the walls. Pots simmer, pans sizzle, and hands work in harmony – in a shared space where strangers have become a community. It is the MNLC community kitchen!

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Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto Announces Official Rebrand to MNLC 

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New name, same commitment — expanding impact across Ontario Toronto, ON — The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto is proud to announce its official public rebrand to MNLC, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s 40-year journey of supporting immigrants, refugees, and newcomers. The updated name reflects MNLC’s growth into a dynamic, multi-service leader in newcomer

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Arkadiy Volkov on Restarting His Psychotherapy Career in Canada

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As an internationally trained psychotherapist, when Arkadiy Volkov immigrated to Canada, he required licensing to rejoin his field. After researching several options, Arkadiy enrolled in Mennonite New Life Centre’s (MNLC) Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) program. Through our partnership with the licensing body – the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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How to make your BREM application the best it can be 

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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 

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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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ED Corner | April 2025

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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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