By Vlad Umnov “The life loves me”, says Tanya, a Ukrainian psychotherapist from Dnipro – a city 500 km from the Ukrainian capital Kiev. In 2022, when the Russian invasion began, she and her husband got into the car and drove to Poland. In July 2022, they flew to Canada by CUAET visa (Canada-Ukraine Authorization …
“My true calling is to change people’s lives for the better”: Tanya’s Story Read More »
By Youdon Tenzin Photography has been Mirna Chacin’s passion for a long time. She believes in the power of storytelling through photography. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to anyone that she would pursue this field professionally. It has taken up space in her life in ways she did not expect it to and connected …
Finding Community through Your Passion: Mirna & Maria’s Story Read More »
By Claudia Porras Carmen* immigrated to Canada nine years ago, leaving behind a hectic but happy life in the Dominican Republic. Between taking care of her two children and job responsibilities, Carmen barely found time for herself, as she juggled household chores and cooked meals for her family. She mostly relied on her mother’s support. …
A Journey of Love, Challenges, and Achievements: Carmen’s Story Read More »
Our bridging programs set clients up for success in their respective fields. We sat down with Shahrzad Hazrati, a graduate of the BTMH (now BREM) program, who is currently the Clinical Director of Better Life Counselling Center. Watch the teaser video. Full video coming soon!
Mahwish, a dedicated BESIP student and a newcomer herself, possesses an unwavering passion for aiding fellow immigrants in their settlement process within Canada. Originally hailing from Pakistan, she spent a decade residing in the UAE before eventually finding her new home in Toronto, Canada. Despite having arrived in the country only a year ago, Mahwish …
I want to help newcomers overcome challenges and succeed in Canada: Mahwish’s Story Read More »
By Claudia Porras A year ago, Diana, her husband, and two daughters made the life-changing decision to relocate to Canada from Mexico. Originally a sociologist, Diana had more recently been working as a yoga instructor and CrossFit trainer. Diana’s priority had always been the well-being of her daughters and her career shift had provided a …
MNLCT provides comprehensive support for starting a new life in Canada: Diana’s Story Read More »
By Gertrude Tumusime Juan Carlos is a wheelchair sports champion living in Windsor, Ontario. We first met Juan and his mother Vivian in 2005, when they arrived from Ecuador, where they lived as refugees from Colombia. The family was sponsored by the Toronto United Mennonite Church. When they arrived in Toronto, Adolfo Puricelli, the Mennonite …
A Wheelchair Changed My Life: Juan Carlos’s Story Read More »
By Claudia Porras Patricia is the main character in a love story that spanned over 20 years before a happy ending. Her boyfriend, with whom she had been in a relationship her entire life, had moved to Toronto many years before her in search of better opportunities. Finally, in 2016, the two reunited and enjoyed their lives …
Journey to Canadian Citizenship: Patricia’s Story Read More »
By Gertrude Tumusime Mehria was barely 18 when she left her home country of Afghanistan, arriving in Canada after spending several months in Greece. Like many of her compatriots, the young adult was escaping a worsening situation in Afghanistan where the Taliban were terrorizing the population – especially women and girls. Mehria remembers – quite …
MNLCT gave me the confidence to restart my life positively: Mehria’s story Read More »
By Claudia Porras “When you move to Canada from Argentina, the first thing you realize is that you are in a northern country. And everything around you is different, including the language. Everyone speaks English. And it’s not easy to realize that you don’t understand anything.” Soledad has already experienced many transformations in her life. …
My kids were the reason why I learned English: Soledad’s Story Read More »
Limited in-person appointments are available on Tuesdays & Thursdays in our Keele office and on Wednesdays in the Finch office. Also, we continue to offer services via phone, email and online.
1774 Queen St East
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 1G7
Telephone: 416-699-4527
Fax: 416-699-2207
Email: info@mnlct.org
Hours of service:
Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: CLOSED
2737 Keele St, Units 9, 112
North York, Ontario
M3M 2E9
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-736-0775
Email: info@mnlct.org
Hours of service:
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8.30 am – 4:00 pm
1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1
North York, Ontario
M3J 3J5
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-736-0775
Email: info@mnlct.org
Hours of service:
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 4:00 pm
