Category: Focus

Fitzroy Nesbitt has found a creative way to avoid Canada’s mandatory construction apprenticeships – working for himself.

The immigration department can be more of a hindrance than a help to newcomers settling in Canada, critics say, adding that it is responsible for poor quality service, over-stretched waiting times and mounting frustration among immigration claimants.

Maunir Louis spends 12 hours a day at the wheel of his taxi. It’s difficult and demanding work: he has chronic back problems, but can’t afford to take enough time off to get the rest he needs.

A silk scarf is the only flourish to Francoise Magunira’s business attire. In her right hand she holds an unlabeled mason jar of homemade Somali hot sauce, or checni.