Justine Nkurunziza

Justine Nkurunziza came to Canada as a refugee in September 2016. She holds a BA in social sciences from the University of Burundi and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Nkurunziza is a fierce advocate for just and comprehensive refugee policies in Canada.

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Posts by Justine Nkurunziza

Disenchantment for Refugees in Canada

Disenchantment for Refugees in Canada

I thought you could come here as a doctor, physician, engineer, construction worker, or journalist. As an immigrant, you think you’ll be considered at the same level as your Canadian counterparts. But once you land in Canada, your dream is over because you don’t have “Canadian experience.”

Canada does welcome immigrants. But they should be welcomed to Canada with all their dignity, which includes the recognition of their qualifications and various skills.

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