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Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto Announces Official Rebrand to MNLC 

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

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 

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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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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MNLCT’s C-Women Bridging Program Celebrates International Women’s Day and Uplifts Newcomers in the Industry

By Kunpeng Yu On March 6, 2025, MNLCT hosted its inaugural Uplifting Newcomer Women in Tech event to celebrate International Women’s Day and to dedicate space and meaningful conversations to supporting women entering the tech industry.  “As we know, women-identifying folks are the glue in families and communities and at the frontlines of many service-industry

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Online Course & Individual Sessions for Anger Management

Transform Your Anger into Positive Emotions Online Course & Individual Sessions for Anger Management We are offering Online Course & Individual Sessions for Anger Management to help you manage emotions effectively. 8 sessions for a total fee of $250. Sessions include: Understanding anger and triggers Reflecting on personal experiences Communication strategies and emotional regulations To

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Bridging Program Director Tracy Docheff on the triumphs and tribulations of MNLCT’s programs

MNLCT’s Bridging Program Director Tracy Docheff, who also served as Communications Manager, talks about the various programs the Centre has produced over the years. From the bridging programs to the collaborative initiatives with different organizations, Tracy discussed the ways in which the Centre has evolved. https://youtu.be/u_15rzscJYE?si=JEA_46uRNyDQW90r

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