In this edition of Connections, Ada Tony-Ilebor, Branch Manager with TD give us ideas of where to direct our tax refund. Caitlin Thomas, an Associate Lawyer with Heather Neufeld Law., discusses how Canada’s immigration system is undergoing another round of significant updates in 2026. Find out more about the Mehari Centre and Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW), and how community partners gathered to announce the findings of the most recent report on gender-based violence. For inspiration, Melissa Torrado and Riddhima Sharma share their immigration stories. Please consider a monthly donation in the name of a friend or family member, as having a reliable, steady stream of monthly income, helps IWSO plan for future projects. The recipe to try this month is a creamy spinach & lemon spaghetti that makes for an quick dinner. Take a break, sit back and enjoy reading about all the good things happening at IWSO. |