Immigrant expo returns to Vancouver

Thousands of immigrants arrive in Metro Vancouver yearly with ambitions for their family’s future. However, many have little knowledge of the reality of Canadian living — from continuing education to obtaining employment and getting settled. 
Canadian Immigrant magazine and Scotiabank, in association with IDP-IELTS, present the second “Career, Education and Settlement Fair” for newcomers to Canada. The expo aims to help newcomers succeed with a tradeshow of exhibitors including employers, settlement agencies and educational institutes; inspirational speakers; and more.
The free, daylong immigrant expo, takes place on Monday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street.
“This is a chance for newcomers to connect one-on-one with dozens of employers, settlement agencies and colleges, along with other immigrants who are facing similar journeys as they settle into Canada,” says Gautam Sharma, Publisher of Canadian Immigrant.
The keynote speaker at the fair will be S/Sgt. Baltej Singh Dhillon, who has shown courage and determination in his immigration journey and fight for religious freedom as the first RCMP officer to wear a turban while serving his duties. 
 Other sessions include a presentation on financial literacy for newcomers by Scotiabank, a 90-minute IELTS Master Class, a workshop on the importance of mentorship for newcomers by MOSAIC, an accent reduction workshop by Patrick Byrne of L2 Accent Reduction Centre, and more. Information on the fair will be updated regularly at www.canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/vancouver.