Li was voted one of Canadas 50 Best Executives by the Globe and Mail in 2020, and recently recognized as one of DMZs Women of the Year. Although her professional career is demanding, Muse has been and continues to be equally dedicated to her community as a volunteer and mentor. Sabaghpour is equally committed to the community and environmental causes. The two Americans partnered with Taiwan is its most established overseas market as it has opened 109 Haileyesus works to influence public policy and legislation decisions that support women to make a successful transition to economic independence in Canada. Neutral 12%. Embracing the core values of integrity, innovation and growth, Sabaghpour consistently ranks among the top technical women business owners and has become known as a champion of Canadian women in manufacturing. She pledged her commitment to increasing female representation in the workplace as part of CMEs We Can Do It campaign. A father of three and living in Brampton, Singh has called Canada home for almost 30 years. She co-organized numerous newcomer events, which welcomed more than thousands of newcomers through the years. Today, Roots operates a Peter D. Moore. During his academic career, he also taught and held top administration positions at different international universities in U.A.E., KSA, Egypt, Singapore, Taiwan and the U.S.A. Jeffrey Yu immigrated to Canada with his parents and brother 30 years ago. Her greatest joy and accomplishment of all is leading an intergenerational and inclusive team of 50+ individuals who, even in the midst of an ever-changing world, are ever-so inspired to drive their collective movement for a happier and thriving community. Today, IRIS is operating in four continents and continues to drive value for its project partners and client cities. Games in Italy. swot analysisroots canada ltd. strengths: - founding (canadian heritage) o founding by michael budman & don green, met at summer camp in algonquin. Fox is also a member of the International Cuisine Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Chef School. My father had an exceptional work ethic and mother taught us our faith, manners and loving qualities. He was the National Finalist of Startup Canada Awards 2017 (Category: Newcomer Entrepreneur). He is the first North American to win the prestigious Etzwiler Diabetes Scholarship. District records show that the Named a top 10 LOral Paris National Womans Worth Awardee, Forty under 40 award recipient in 2021 from Ottawa Business Journal, Top 3 recipient of the National RPA Award from Honorable Nina Tangri, Member of Parliament from Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade/ Economic Development in 2021, recipient of Women of Inspiration 2021 (Social Impact and Authentic Leader Award), and named one of the 100 Most Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2019 and Top 100 Women to Watch in Canada 2020. Italy, and shoe factories in India and Mexico. When she first landed in Canada in 2017, Saleema Allana was all set to start her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Nursing at University of Alberta. By 1975, the Roots negative heel shoes had gained immense popularity She is nominated for the Pasasalamat Award in the Immigration and Settlement category. logo. She is also a TEDx speaker and an internationally certified trainer and facilitator with the portfolio of successful workshops and courses, and award-winning programs. Less than five years in Canada, and here she is, working as an assistant professor, global health at Western University, Ontario, and making her mark in immigrant health research. He completed his Fellowship in Endocrinology at Harbor UCLA/City of Hope in Los Angeles, CA. Accelerated the process for internationally trained medical staff getting registered with a medical regulatory board in Ontario. Based in Toronto, she monitors human rights abuses across Canada and advocates for a rights-respecting Canadian foreign policy. Roots Canada community Diversity, Equality, Equity & Inclusion begins with acknowledging that disparities do exist. She has continued to transform the delivery and approach of health care in Canada and internationally by researching and implementing new approaches in non-pharmacological pain management. He has previously served as the President of the Canada Pakistan Professionals Association and a judge for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. The deal with the Taiwan tourism board marked its first tourism Born in Daejeon, South Korea his family immigrated to Canada when he was three-months old. coast. He was a recipient of the RBC Community Leadership Award in 2020 and a recipient of the Canadian Information Processing Society Award for Leadership in Innovation. Currently, Carpio is also a host of a travel show called Going Global TV on Amazon Prime and Roku. MELLOHAWK Logistics has won awards from Mississauga Board of Trade, Access Employment, the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, but Arnon is most proud that MELLOHAWK Logistics staff have been twice named Young Freight Forwarder of the Year by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA). In 2006, Roots opened a yoga studio above its Rosedale Tamber holds a computer engineering degree from Schulich School of Engineering with 15+ years of industry experience. In 2010, the company She and her family lived the struggles most immigrants experience: cultural, language, environment and job security barriers. Experience. Send me email announcements, notices, special offers and other information Running successfully for the past 24 years, over 2,000 professionals have already benefited from this program. Mohamed Lachemi, PhD, is president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), first appointed in 2016. an 800-square-foot space on Yonge Street north of the Rosedale subway station, Haileyesus is also an ambassador for Meaningful Business, a global community comprising of social entrepreneurs, impact investors, sustainability executives, humanitarian leaders and academics from over 130 countries to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. thatpromotesdiversity and inclusion in the film industry. Her father would read her stories about life, social issues and humanity as she stared at the beautiful Tehran night sky. He is a lifelong learner who believes every challenge is an opportunity to be bold, innovative and impactful. neighbourhood store to engage the local fitness and wellness community. Zinaty is also a professor at Western University as well at the Rotman School of Business. Naama Blonder has a bold vision: to change what good housing can and should look like in a growing city like Toronto; with that in mind, she co-founded Smart Density. In her spare time, she gives back to her community by volunteering with various organizations such as Friends Indeed Canada and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. the maple leaf and its logo emblazoned in cursive and block lettering. Many say they want either to reconnect to history, or resettle on the . She works with all types of entrepreneurs who are launching, building and scaling businesses. Psychologist, Associate Professor, McGill University She is a proud mother of one beautiful daughter who inspires and motivates her every day to continue her work toward a more just, fair, and inclusive society that protects and advances the well-being of women and girls. were still made in Canada, although most of its apparel is Her work has also been published in the news, especially in the context of her nonprofit work with immigrant women and girls. She worked seven days a week while going to school full time. Arnon Melo believes opportunity is everything. Lifelong learning, resilience and diversity are themes throughout Shuklas career. GROW strengthens the local food environment to be resilient, community focused, and sustainable. During the last 60 years, immigration has continued to flourish, with newcomers arriving from every corner of the globe. Her business started with only her, booking appointments in her car until she was able to open her own dental office in 2016. Li transitioned to her current role in the not-for profit sector due to a deep personal drive and dedication to the goal of improving financial futures for folks from underrepresented communities. ECC has recruited international students who were interns as full-time employees. Opening up Productivity power. Twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Theatre Award for outstanding performance and winner of the prestigious Toronto Theatre Critics Award for Best Actor, Sun-Hyung Lee continues to pursue excellence both onstage and screen. His parents worked strenuous hours and multiple jobs to provide a better life and opportunity for their two young children. Mostafa Keshvari is a well-rounded activist filmmaker and a member of the Directors Guild of Canada, the Writers Guild of Canada, the Canadian Media Producer Association and the Federation of Canadian Artists. She is passionate about equitable access to health care, social determinants of health, and the rights of immigrants and refugees. She has been involved with social activism since the age of nine, but, in 2015, she started to focus on mental health advocacy in 10th grade after she lost one of her best friends to suicide. Karla Briones arrived in Canada in a U-Haul truck with her family when she was 18 after a long five-day drive from her native country, Mexico. Nima Lhamu Sherpa-McElhinney approaches work and life with compassion and respect for all people. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch, Deif worked at the United Nations with UNICEF, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and UN Women. Secretary-General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. That same year, on 15 August, the duo opened their first store in Toronto. Over 200 ethnic origins were reported in the 2011 National Household Survey and 13 of those had surpassed the one million population mark. Briones is the lucky mom of two amazing, strong and inspiring humans: Carmen, 9, and Nico, 14, who also have their own business! son, Matthew. Fox has attended international schools and catalogued hundreds of family recipes from friends of all backgrounds. After fleeing Syria to Lebanon, he and his family made their way to Canada in 2015. Founder, REL Technology and community advocate. Born in Hampstead, England in 1969, Bathija emigrated to Canada in 1975 when his father, who as a Partition refugee fled Pakistan for India and U.K. and mother, a Chinese-Malaysian survivor of the Japanese occupation of Malaya, relocated their family. Arora has earned the APEX Leadership Award, Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerces leading professional, and the Metropolis Policy Maker of the Year awards, among others. in psychology with a double minor in health geography and international development studies at McGill University. Usually at that age, teenagers get to experience lifes most cherish moments with their childhood friends and high school colleagues, but life had different plans for him at that time. partners Erol Uzumeri and Eric Zinterhofer on a trip to Taiwan and China in She was selected as one of the 10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 in North America by PrimeView Magazine. Entrepreneur, Moving2Canada.com / Outpost Recruitment. More . It was incredibly motivating.. Haileyesus pioneeringwork on economic abuse and coerced debt, the Economic Justice Project hasbeen featured in media across Canada including CBC, Yahoo Finance, Canadian Center for Policy Alternative, Globe and Mail, Healthy Debate, Toronto Sun, Ottawa Citizen and National Post. She plans to continue her degree and specialize in marketing while continuing her entrepreneurial journey with MyTopChoice. She won the Maude Abbott Prize and Principals Prize at McGill University. He later found his passion and spent more than 15 years working with seniors in long-term care homes, where he witnessed firsthand the daily struggles and frustrations the elderly face because of differences in languages and cultural practices. They have also offered free services to teenager moms that cannot afford dental services. In Canada, she is actively involved in advocating for safe spaces to remove breastfeeding barriers in a variety of public places like airports, shopping malls, restaurants, mothers workplace settings, child daycare centres, hospitals and post-secondary institutions. To increase the real-world impact of her research, Iyer has briefed Canadian ministers and international influencers (e.g., a World Economic Forum report); helped establish clinical and peer support programs; and communicated science to the media. In He was interim vice-president research and innovation as well as inaugural deputy provost Markham of York University (2018-2020). Shortly afterward, Chadha got a position as a bus operator at OC Transpo in 2003 and gradually moved up the ladder. Copyright 2022 Metroland Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Vermeers studies resulted in the protection of birds and their habitats, in the reduction of toxic chemicals in the food chain and stimulated greater interest in bird research through his publications and symposia which he led. In other significant advances, Lachemi has overseen the launch of the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, a national centre for cybersecurity, and under his direction Toronto Metropolitan University was awarded leadership of the Future Skills Centre consortium, which aims to ensure Canadians develop the skills they need in the new economy. She brings a strong sense of community to her plates and embodies farm-to-table cooking by skillfully preparing food from Ontario farms with little-to-no waste. When hes not working, he can be found playing basketball, reading books or playing video games. The company was founded in 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, by Michael Budman and Don Green. also ran an international ad campaign in early 2016, celebrating its 20th She is president of the IWB Brampton Chapter. Sabaghpour proudly received a certificate of recognition from MP Patty Hajdu, the minister of Status of Women in 2016, and has been acknowledged by the honourable MP Majid Jowahri as one of the Outstanding Women in Richmond Hill because of her contribution to the Richmond Hill community. stores over the past 20 years. Shukla also hosts the podcast Hearth 2 Heart at her local community radio station, CJSW 90.9, where she spotlights diverse role models. She wanted to make eating healthy, easy, affordable and delicious. Since its sale to Searchlight Deti is also a very proud mom of two beautiful kids, Samuel, 18, and Iliana, 7. Instructor and creator of Therapeutic Dance and Exercise for Seniors. Raised in Saudi Arabia and born to Pakistani parents, he immigrated to Canada in 2004. In 2003, she co-founded Fondation Acacia, a charitable organization dedicated to fostering excellence in young visible minority Francophones through education and mentoring. As such, she has aimed to get the most passionate and qualified teachers to cover every subject traditionally taught in schools. He became a Canadian citizen in 1994. Born in rural India at a time when girls were seen as less desirable then boys, Tamber was adopted by her uncles family and immigrated to Canada at age seven. As lead administrator with interdisciplinary students of UTIHPs Books with Wings, medical textbooks have filled libraries in war-torn and developing countries: Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia and elsewhere; locally childrens storybooks have made its way to the Indigenous Southwestern Library through the Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman Program. Born in Pakistan, Allana believes that Canada has offered her numerous opportunities to grow as a person and as a professional. City: Montreal Entrepreneurship@UBC has selected Li to participate in the prestigious HATCH Venture Builder Accelerator program. 14, who also have their own business! Her professional practice combines the disciplines of architecture, urban planning and urban design to bring a deeper, more realistic understanding of how cities can address housing affordability and champion inclusive neighbourhoods with more equitable access to housing. He was head coach for theNew Zealand womens national teamfrom 2006 to 2011. The nature, culture, sports and human diversity of Canada have always been a major source of inspiration at Roots. With the rise of practical fashion The key goal of BARPPP is to contribute in improving breastfeeding rates in Canada, especially among women who are Indigenous, refugee, immigrant, homeless, displaced after natural disaster, and/or negatively affected by COVID-19 pandemic. With Dr. Elorriaga Claraco, they made it their mission to enhance the position of acupuncture in the medical community and to create a high-level, science-based international program. Galura calls Calgary home for 10 years and wants to do continuing education to complement her certificate of project management from University of Calgary, Bachelor of science in industrial engineering and masters in management from the University of the Philippines. In 2016, 75 percent of the population who reported speaking a language other than English, French or an Aboriginal language lived in one of Canadas six largest census metropolitan areas (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa). She mentors for a number of organizations, including ADPList, ProductBC and Pathrise, as well as hosting global webinars that have attracted more than 1,000 attendees. In 2020, McElhinney was voted Woman of the Year by a Nepalese community organization as a role model for immigrant women and for giving back to Nepal. Over the last seven years as owner, he has made meaningful impact through his work supporting and uplifting various community initiatives including Spence Neighbourhood Association, Siloam Mission, Cancer Care Manitoba, Main Street Project, Health Sciences Centre, Little People of Manitoba, Immigrant Centre and the Misericordia Health Centre. Previously, he worked for the USasks School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), WaterAid and other international agencies. himself designed the line, which included leather goods, accessories and She initiated the Nowruz celebrations at school during the Persian New Year. She also led the development of the award-winningSurrey First Peoples Guide for Newcomers, a resource seeking to uplift and amplify the voices of the land-based Nations that Surrey occupies, uncover hard truths, construct a foundation for shared understanding, and continue the important work of building solidarity between the Indigenous and newcomer communities. Keshvari holds three degrees inphysics andmathematics,the arts,as well as film production. As a newcomer, he was curious about how other newcomers settled in Canada. Cheung, R., & Leung, I. Tell Us Your Story Executive director, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. settlement sector with immigrants, newcomers and refugees since she arrived in Canada. Ben Affleck took part in a Roots leather photoshoot during the filming of Good Will Hunting in 1997. Have questions about Diversity And Inclusion at Roots Canada? In 2009, she and her husband, Ruben, opened The Wine Lounge, which USA Today deemed one of the 10 Best Bahamian Lounges. Her humble beginnings start with her and her husband immigrating to Canada from Albania 20 years ago, with pocket change and no English. Canadian Roots American Grown Canada Flag Tshirt Men Women T-Shirt. The Opportunity of a Lifetime: A Nuffield Journey; The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency brings its tag distribution system in-house; AgSafe Alberta program aims to keep your farm safe Trianas goal was to unify the Latino community in Alberta and so he founded Triana Services Ltd., a small business offering legal and social services. Currently, Lee is the honorary consul for Malaysia in Toronto. Aquino is a student at the University of Toronto, pursuing a double major in mental health studies and international development studies, with a minor in public policy and governance. the front of the shoe. 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