Our country attracts immigrants from all over the world, excited to get started on their Canadian dream. In 2019, Canada welcomed 341,180 permanent residents and 642,480 students. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will welcome 1.2 million immigrants in 2021-2023, to cover slow 2020 immigration due to COVID-19. Sadly, however, every year immigrants to Canada [...]
Canada welcomed more than 321,065 newcomers in 2018. By 2031, it’s expected almost half of Canadians aged 15 and older will be foreign-born. To a marketer, this is a lucrative pie, one with both potential and promise. Given these numbers, it’s easy to understand how everyone from banks to mainstream grocery stores are eager to [...]
A few years ago, the headline of a flyer from a well-known Canadian grocery retailer tucked inside the local paper screamed "Happy Diwali" and below in bold text was written “Diwali Sale." Clearly, the idea was to woo consumers celebrating Diwali, an important festival for Hindus and Sikhs. Skimming through the pages revealed something quite [...]
