Edward Bansah: Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire: To explore that experience, is publishing an occasional series in the words of newcomers, both recent and more established. If you would like to tell your story, email dzblack@thestar.ca, according to The Star. Prior to his arrival in the U.S., he worked at the University of Ghana as an administrator. But then, with the encouragement of his brother who already lived here, he applied to come to Canada. At first, finding work was difficult. He took jobs at Canadian Tire and a logistics company. He also worked as an interpreter for the Immigration and Refugee Board and More than 240,000 immigrants are expected to arrive in Canada this year. Many will settle in the GTA. For some, their dreams may take years to build. For others, those dreams may never materialize. Edward Bansah, an immigration consultant, came to Canada in November 1998 as a skilled worker. Bansah, who had a degree in statistics from the University of Ghana, had been working in the United States for nearly two years with the Council on International Educational Exchange. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.