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Newcomer women put their lives ‘on hold’ before resuming careers

by Local Journalism Initiative August 10, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative August 10, 2026

By Dayo Ojerinde | New Canadian Media Women immigrants often place their career plans on hold while prioritizing family over their own aspirations. Their growth in Canada tends to be a long negotiation between childcare, licensing, language, family stability and emotional survival. This inequity is ...

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