Lilah Orkin was born in Canada and has lived in Vancouver for many years. However, she is also deeply connected to her family’s newcomer heritage. As her personal story shows, newcomers have made Canada what it is today: a thriving, vibrant, diverse and welcoming place.
Lilah’s story starts over a century ago, but it highlights how newcomers living in Canada today can contribute to the country’s future for generations.
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