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Erick Ambtman and Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers: Erick Ambtman, executive director at Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, says the low-income pass will be a game changer, according to Metro News. Administration brought forward the idea of a $35, $45 or $57 pass to be available for recent immigrants, children under government care, low-income families and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped recipients and Individuals in need in Edmonton could be able to benefit from a low-income transit pass at a 60 per cent reduction. A lot of people moving to Canada at the beginning have a very low income. It going to have a huge impact for the city, he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.