How a Canadian immigrant used Zimbabwean food, temp jobs, and bold networking to build a life in Nova Scotia. Hear Restaurant owner, Ru's, story on restarting life in Canada after growing up abroad, rebuilding a network, and navigating the job market and entrepreneurship as a first-gen Canadian. Canadian immigration stories aren’t one-size-fits-all!This is episode 2 of 3 Featuring Canadian Immigrant Restaurant Owners participating in the annual Restaurant week hosted @ByBlacksdotcom Follow Ru on IG - https://www.instagram.com/flavorsfromthesavannah/If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3📞Talk to Me (Kristina)https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/talktome🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 – Welcome to Restaurant Week: Zimbabwean-Canadian Stories in Nova Scotia1:13 – Ru’s Nonlinear Immigration Journey: From Montreal to Ottwa to Zimbabwe to Halifax6:18 – Starting a Food Business in Canada as a Full-Time Professional10:00 – The Culture Behind the Cuisine: Naming Dishes With Meaning14:33 – Challenges of Serving the Diaspora & Building a Wider Customer Base17:08 – Breaking Into the Canadian Job Market Without Connections20:09 – The Bigger Vision: Turning Food Into a Cultural Experience24:04 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Returning to Canada25:47 – Advice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Newcomers to Canada------------------------------------------------------------HI! I'M SO GLAD YOU FOUND OUR CHANNEL! I HOPE YOU WILL STICK AROUND BECAUSE WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS A NEW SUBSCRIBER! HERE YOU CAN FIND TONS OF VIDEOS THAT INCLUDE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES, CANADIAN IMMIGRATION PROCESSES, CANADA COST OF LIVING AND MORE!📌 Socials :INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTWITTER (X) - https://twitter.com/AsImmigrants

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Discover how a Nigerian immigrant in Canada turned her passion for food into a thriving restaurant in New Brunswick. Real talk on immigration, business, and preserving culture through cuisine. Chops HavenIf this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction to ByBlacks Restaurant Week & Chops Haven2:29 – The Inspiration Behind Starting a Restaurant in New Brunswick7:08 – Building a Food Business in Canada as an Immigrant10:18 – From Nigeria to Canada: An Immigration & PR Journey Through Education18:07 – Serving the Community: Adapting Nigerian Cuisine for Canadian Palates21:46 – Why Sharing Her Culture Through Food Is a Dream Come True28:49 – Signature Nigerian Dishes & Menu Sneak Peek for Restaurant Week33:11 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Coming to Canada & Starting a Business40:25 – Advice for Immigrants & Black Entrepreneurs in Canada48:50 – Final Thoughts, Restaurant Info & How to Support Chops Haven

PGWP restrictions in Canada are costing newcomers jobs, and most don’t realize it until it’s too late. In this episode of Our Immigration Stories, I explain how these hidden conditions are affecting international graduates and work permit holders across Canada.You’ll also meet two incredible immigrants at different stages of their journey. Jillian, who just became a Canadian citizen, and Siyona, a PGWP holder with a refreshing mindset about permanent residency and purpose.This is for you if you're a PGWP holder, international student, or temporary resident trying to make sense of work, immigration changes, and your next move in Canada.🎥 Watch, comment, and let me know — what do you wish you knew before coming to Canada?If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 - Dear Work Permit Holders & International Students in Canada1:38 - PGWP & Open Work Permit Restrictions That Can Cost You Your Job & PR10:53 - From India & Philippines - Why They Chose Canada - Their Immigration Journeys17:48 - From India to Canada - How did she prepare & apply to Study18:34 - She Thought about leaving Canada before becoming a Canadian Citizen21:55 - Mistakes International Students & Work Permit Holders are Making25:02 - Emotional Toll of the Immigration Journey30:19 - The Weather is Different in Different Canadian Cities31:02 - She Thought of Giving Up31:49 - How to Transition from School to the Canadian Workforce33:54 - Networking in Canada: Tips That Worked for Them38:39 - Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Canada44:55 - Words of advice to Canadian Immigrants#PGWP #WorkPermitCanada #CanadianImmigration #InternationalStudentsCanada #ImmigrantStories #OurImmigrationStories #CanadaPR #NewcomersCanada #AsToldByCanadianImmigrants