Today, non-English speakers in the U.S. earn 40% less than workers who already speak the language proficiently.

Source: Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English – Fast Company

Everyone has an accent, but Julia Embuscado Daantos says the way some people respond to her Filipino accent makes her feel like she’ll never be accepted as an English speaker in Canada.

Source: I’m fluent in English, but my accent still feels like a barrier to acceptance | CBC News

Data drawn from labour market impact assessments — documents employers need to hire temporary foreign workers — shows the program is on the rise in a range of industries.

Source: From fast food to construction, employers turn more and more to temporary foreign workers | CBC News

Food Hall TO was originally a city-led program intended to help low-income Torontonians start their own food business. That program failed, so Feed Scarborough took it over as a teaching kitchen for refugees and new Canadians.

Source: North York food court a training ground for newcomers | CBC News

The Posikeras were inspired to take a leap of faith and start a business of their own after introducing their friends to their colourful twist on the traditional perogy.

Source: How a Ukrainian couple fled war and built a food business in Calgary | CBC News

The City of Saskatoon has experienced a population growth of more than five per cent in the past year alone. It makes 14,400 newcomers, 85 percent of which comes from immigration. We met some new immigrants who are settling in Saskatoon

Source: Meet some of the estimated 14,400 newcomers that came to Saskatoon last year | CBC News

While immigration can be tricky, integration and learning a new language are much tougher to handle and often overwhelming for newcomers.

Source: Waitlist for English language classes in Calgary shoots up to 7,455 people | CBC News

Great strides have been made in seniors housing, experts say, but communication remains a struggle — one that requires urgent attention as Canada’s immigrant population ages.

Source: Seniors housing in Toronto has a language problem. Experts say it’s getting more urgent | CBC News