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Comment: Most sources are either not independent, reliable sources or don't reference the project. Pbritti (talk) 05:18, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
Project Emmanuel is a 6-month program based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) whose stated purposes are to help new Canadians adapt to the culture and acquire essential life skills. It was founded by Dr. Benjamin Ngai with hopes to support young immigrants through nurturing resilience and grit, and building long-lasting relationships.[1] The program offers free room and board for accepted applicants, including shared residence, spirituality classes, and community service opportunities with local charities.[2]
History[edit]
Founding[edit]
Benjamin Ngai is a staff physician in Internal Medicine at William Osler Health System, Etobicoke General Hospital.[3] In 1984, he immigrated to Canada and studied at Upper Canada College from Grades 11 to 13. When the 2019-2020 Hong Kong Protests began, he founded Project Emmanuel to help Hongkongers during social unrest. In February 2021, the Government of Canada created the Open Work Permit pathway to assist Hong Kong residents transition from temporary to permanent residence.[4]
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 2014.[5] Government of Canada introduced the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) to support the people of Ukraine.[6] Project Emmanuel welcomed their first class of Ukrainian students.
Present[edit]
Since its founding in 2021, over 39 students have participated in the Project Emmanuel program. According to their report, it takes students on average 30 days to secure part-time employment, and 90% of graduates have successfully transitioned into full-time employment since arriving to Canada.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Project Emmanuel helps youth from Ukraine and Hong Kong to settle in Canada, Kontakt Ukrainian TV, 2024-02-05, retrieved 2024-03-13
- ^ Chin, Ed (2023-05-18), 【世界香港】🇨🇦加國救生艇延續：Project Emmanuel 烏克蘭🇺🇦香港 🇭🇰 免費住宿食宿計劃18-28歲 聖經班服務工作 創造無限可能 (錢志健 x Dr Ben Ngai) (in Cantonese), retrieved 2024-03-13
- ^ College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. "CPSO - Doctor Details". doctors.cpso.on.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Immigration and Citizenship, Government of Canada (2023-07-11). "Canada makes it easier for Hong Kongers to stay and work in Canada". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Center for Preventive Action, Council on Foreign Relations. "War in Ukraine". Global Conflict Tracker. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada (2022-03-17). "Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Project Emmanuel Home". Project Emmanuel. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
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