Sarnia-Lambton launches newcomer hub for permanent residents

Richa Joshi says she’s experienced some of the challenges new permanent residents face in Canada. Among them are lack of Canadian experience when it comes to job applications, and foreign credentials not being recognized locally, said the former architect from India, who’s been in Sarnia since 2018. Newcomers are “probably one of the most flexible, adaptable people” as they work to assimilate into the local environment and labour market, she said. “They’re her