Columnist Neil Gonsalves features a local Durham couple, starting a new life in Whitby. - Originally from Bengaluru, India, Anisha and Rohan now live in Whitby.
"Debating immigration policy is completely within bounds for a democratic society, but it may help to remember that behind every statistic is a real person, family, and life, waiting to become a part of the Canadian mosaic."
Absolutely true. In spite of the old and tired complaint that "they come here to take our jobs" the fact is that newcomers to Canada want to belong. They want to contribute. They want to learn about Canadian culture and add some of their own culture to the mosaic. That is what makes Canada beautiful.
"Debating immigration policy is completely within bounds for a democratic society, but it may help to remember that behind every statistic is a real person, family, and life, waiting to become a part of the Canadian mosaic."
Absolutely true. In spite of the old and tired complaint that "they come here to take our jobs" the fact is that newcomers to Canada want to belong. They want to contribute. They want to learn about Canadian culture and add some of their own culture to the mosaic. That is what makes Canada beautiful.