New Program Gives Refugee-Owned Businesses Access, Resources
Nearly 15 percent of all refugees to Canada become entrepreneurs. The new program will allow their businesses to grow their networks, and offer mentorship and training opportunities.
Nearly 15 percent of all refugees to Canada become entrepreneurs. The new program will allow their businesses to grow their networks, and offer mentorship and training opportunities.
Five years ago Rafat Harb and his large family were just weeks into adjusting to their new home in Halifax, after spending three years in a refugee camp. Now, the 22-year-old has just opened the largest international food store in Atlantic Canada.
Hossam Sif Aldin has gone through war, deep losses and now, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But he’s not giving up his dream to be an entrepreneur.
Four years after arriving in Fredericton, these Syrian refugees are now running their own businesses and working in their chosen fields.
A Syrian refugee and employee of the Fredericton pharmacy, Asia Alabbas is helping co-owner Paul Bowman ensure that Arabic-speaking clients understand their medications.
In addition to the typical hurdles such as language and cultural differences, newcomers to Canada have trouble securing credit because they lack credit history or collateral.