London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership
@lmlip.bsky.social
Building a welcoming community where immigrants thrive
We connect newcomers with resources, unite communities, and share stories that matter—working to make London & Middlesex a place where everyone belongs.
We connect newcomers with resources, unite communities, and share stories that matter—working to make London & Middlesex a place where everyone belongs.
Happy 2026.
As we start a new year on this land, we remember our duty to treat each other and the Treaties with respect.
Let's make this the year we actively dismantle barriers and build real connections. A welcoming community isn't an accident; it's a choice we make every day.
#LdnOnt
As we start a new year on this land, we remember our duty to treat each other and the Treaties with respect.
Let's make this the year we actively dismantle barriers and build real connections. A welcoming community isn't an accident; it's a choice we make every day.
#LdnOnt
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Happy 2026.
As we start a new year on this land, we remember our duty to treat each other and the Treaties with respect.
Let's make this the year we actively dismantle barriers and build real connections. A welcoming community isn't an accident; it's a choice we make every day.
#LdnOnt
As we start a new year on this land, we remember our duty to treat each other and the Treaties with respect.
Let's make this the year we actively dismantle barriers and build real connections. A welcoming community isn't an accident; it's a choice we make every day.
#LdnOnt
The city is slowing down. Shops are closing early.
To our friends celebrating tonight: Merry Christmas!
To our friends enjoying a quiet Wednesday: We hope you find time to relax.
You all make this community a better place to be.
To our friends celebrating tonight: Merry Christmas!
To our friends enjoying a quiet Wednesday: We hope you find time to relax.
You all make this community a better place to be.
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The city is slowing down. Shops are closing early.
To our friends celebrating tonight: Merry Christmas!
To our friends enjoying a quiet Wednesday: We hope you find time to relax.
You all make this community a better place to be.
To our friends celebrating tonight: Merry Christmas!
To our friends enjoying a quiet Wednesday: We hope you find time to relax.
You all make this community a better place to be.
The "Succession Tsunami" is coming for rural businesses. Who will lead next?
Rishi Deonarine proves the answer is already here. He transitioned from underemployment to becoming General Manager of Stewart Overhead Door in Middlesex.
A blueprint for rural economic resilience.
Rishi Deonarine proves the answer is already here. He transitioned from underemployment to becoming General Manager of Stewart Overhead Door in Middlesex.
A blueprint for rural economic resilience.
Rishi Deonarine
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The "Succession Tsunami" is coming for rural businesses. Who will lead next?
Rishi Deonarine proves the answer is already here. He transitioned from underemployment to becoming General Manager of Stewart Overhead Door in Middlesex.
A blueprint for rural economic resilience.
Rishi Deonarine proves the answer is already here. He transitioned from underemployment to becoming General Manager of Stewart Overhead Door in Middlesex.
A blueprint for rural economic resilience.
Kelly Barnes moved to #LdnOnt from Indiana and fell in love with Canada’s social safety net. Now, she works to strengthen it as a researcher on health and homelessness.
"It is easy to arrive from elsewhere and feel like an outsider."
Her story on belonging:
"It is easy to arrive from elsewhere and feel like an outsider."
Her story on belonging:
Kelly Barnes
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Kelly Barnes moved to #LdnOnt from Indiana and fell in love with Canada’s social safety net. Now, she works to strengthen it as a researcher on health and homelessness.
"It is easy to arrive from elsewhere and feel like an outsider."
Her story on belonging:
"It is easy to arrive from elsewhere and feel like an outsider."
Her story on belonging:
Mulikat Amodemaja moved to London for school but stayed for the people.
Now a professional auditor, she says the city offers the perfect balance for her career and her family. She credits the supportive community for making London feel like home.
Read her full profile here:
Now a professional auditor, she says the city offers the perfect balance for her career and her family. She credits the supportive community for making London feel like home.
Read her full profile here:
Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Mulikat Amodemaja moved to London for school but stayed for the people.
Now a professional auditor, she says the city offers the perfect balance for her career and her family. She credits the supportive community for making London feel like home.
Read her full profile here:
Now a professional auditor, she says the city offers the perfect balance for her career and her family. She credits the supportive community for making London feel like home.
Read her full profile here:
Mostafa Heikal saw childcare deserts in rural Middlesex as a business case to solve, not a problem to endure. Now he runs 3 centers employing 50+ people with 2-year waitlists. Childcare isn't just a service, it's economic infrastructure.
Mostafa Heikal
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December 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Mostafa Heikal saw childcare deserts in rural Middlesex as a business case to solve, not a problem to endure. Now he runs 3 centers employing 50+ people with 2-year waitlists. Childcare isn't just a service, it's economic infrastructure.
Meet Hanadi Gad, first profile in I Am Middlesex. She lived in shelter system in Strathroy while completing law clerk diploma. At 52. While interpreting for other women in crisis.
Rural homelessness is often invisible. Her story shows why housing stability matters for everyone.
Rural homelessness is often invisible. Her story shows why housing stability matters for everyone.
Hanadi Gad
I am London
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December 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Meet Hanadi Gad, first profile in I Am Middlesex. She lived in shelter system in Strathroy while completing law clerk diploma. At 52. While interpreting for other women in crisis.
Rural homelessness is often invisible. Her story shows why housing stability matters for everyone.
Rural homelessness is often invisible. Her story shows why housing stability matters for everyone.
December 18 is International Migrants Day. In London-Middlesex, we recognize migrants' contributions and recommit to protecting their rights. Everyone deserves dignity and fair treatment. We're stronger when everyone belongs. #InternationalMigrantsDay #LdnOnt
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
December 18 is International Migrants Day. In London-Middlesex, we recognize migrants' contributions and recommit to protecting their rights. Everyone deserves dignity and fair treatment. We're stronger when everyone belongs. #InternationalMigrantsDay #LdnOnt
Free newsletter every 2 weeks with jobs, events, stories about immigrants, and resources for London & Middlesex.
900+ subscribers. No spam. ESL-friendly.
This week: immigrant workforce data, I Am London finale, poetry project.
900+ subscribers. No spam. ESL-friendly.
This week: immigrant workforce data, I Am London finale, poetry project.
LMLIP Round Up: Who is really building our city? + We want to read your poetry ✒️
If you have visited a doctor, driven down a rural road, or walked past a construction site in London lately, you have likely seen the immigrant workforce in action. As we wrap up another year, this issue...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Free newsletter every 2 weeks with jobs, events, stories about immigrants, and resources for London & Middlesex.
900+ subscribers. No spam. ESL-friendly.
This week: immigrant workforce data, I Am London finale, poetry project.
900+ subscribers. No spam. ESL-friendly.
This week: immigrant workforce data, I Am London finale, poetry project.
🏆 FIFA World Cup 26 = $2B to Canadian economy + 25K jobs. For London's diverse communities, it's also a chance to welcome family from the 12 nations playing here June-July 2026.
Key message for newcomers: apply early for visitor visas. Match tickets ≠ entry to Canada.
Info:
Key message for newcomers: apply early for visitor visas. Match tickets ≠ entry to Canada.
Info:
Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ - Don’t wait, apply early
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🏆 FIFA World Cup 26 = $2B to Canadian economy + 25K jobs. For London's diverse communities, it's also a chance to welcome family from the 12 nations playing here June-July 2026.
Key message for newcomers: apply early for visitor visas. Match tickets ≠ entry to Canada.
Info:
Key message for newcomers: apply early for visitor visas. Match tickets ≠ entry to Canada.
Info:
Federal govt creating Express Entry path for international doctors w/ Canadian experience + 5K reserved spaces for provincial nominees. Addresses healthcare gaps, 17% of adults lack regular provider. Apps start 2026.
Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors - Canada.ca
In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi,…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Federal govt creating Express Entry path for international doctors w/ Canadian experience + 5K reserved spaces for provincial nominees. Addresses healthcare gaps, 17% of adults lack regular provider. Apps start 2026.
Canada investing $3.6M in Francophone immigration support. Targets 10.5% French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec by 2028. Focus: healthcare, education, early childhood labour needs.
London is one of 24 Welcoming Francophone Communities.
Details:
London is one of 24 Welcoming Francophone Communities.
Details:
Canada invests in Francophone communities and helps build their future by attracting top global talent
As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities…
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December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Canada investing $3.6M in Francophone immigration support. Targets 10.5% French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec by 2028. Focus: healthcare, education, early childhood labour needs.
London is one of 24 Welcoming Francophone Communities.
Details:
London is one of 24 Welcoming Francophone Communities.
Details:
TODAY 6pm: Free online poetry workshop. No experience needed—come try something creative. One hour, all welcome. Last chance to register:
Fill | Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop
Please complete this form to register in the Poetry Writing Workshop on December 17 from 6–7pm
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December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
TODAY 6pm: Free online poetry workshop. No experience needed—come try something creative. One hour, all welcome. Last chance to register:
Last-minute reminder: Free online poetry workshop tomorrow (Dec 17) at 6pm! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. Learn basic techniques, try creative exercises, connect with others. Register:
Please fill out this form
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December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Last-minute reminder: Free online poetry workshop tomorrow (Dec 17) at 6pm! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. Learn basic techniques, try creative exercises, connect with others. Register:
Hanukkah is in motion, eight nights celebrating religious freedom and resilience. For many Jewish newcomers to London/Middlesex, it's about maintaining culture while building community. Learn more about this festival and why religious freedom matters for all. 🕎
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Hanukkah is in motion, eight nights celebrating religious freedom and resilience. For many Jewish newcomers to London/Middlesex, it's about maintaining culture while building community. Learn more about this festival and why religious freedom matters for all. 🕎
Canada just fixed a major citizenship fairness issue. Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit - if you're Canadian-born-abroad, you can now pass citizenship to your kids born outside Canada (with 3-year residency requirement).
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New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect
The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Canada just fixed a major citizenship fairness issue. Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit - if you're Canadian-born-abroad, you can now pass citizenship to your kids born outside Canada (with 3-year residency requirement).
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FINAL HOURS: Project Assistant application deadline is NOON TODAY (Dec 12).
PT role supporting immigrant integration. Need 2+ yrs experience, strong comms, cross-cultural competency.
careers@willemployment.ca | Subject: Project Assistant
PT role supporting immigrant integration. Need 2+ yrs experience, strong comms, cross-cultural competency.
careers@willemployment.ca | Subject: Project Assistant
December 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
FINAL HOURS: Project Assistant application deadline is NOON TODAY (Dec 12).
PT role supporting immigrant integration. Need 2+ yrs experience, strong comms, cross-cultural competency.
careers@willemployment.ca | Subject: Project Assistant
PT role supporting immigrant integration. Need 2+ yrs experience, strong comms, cross-cultural competency.
careers@willemployment.ca | Subject: Project Assistant
Tomorrow's the deadline for our PT Project Assistant role.
Looking for organized, culturally competent person with non-profit experience who wants to support immigrant integration work. 6-month contract, starts Jan.
Apply by Dec 12 noon. DM for details.
Looking for organized, culturally competent person with non-profit experience who wants to support immigrant integration work. 6-month contract, starts Jan.
Apply by Dec 12 noon. DM for details.
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Tomorrow's the deadline for our PT Project Assistant role.
Looking for organized, culturally competent person with non-profit experience who wants to support immigrant integration work. 6-month contract, starts Jan.
Apply by Dec 12 noon. DM for details.
Looking for organized, culturally competent person with non-profit experience who wants to support immigrant integration work. 6-month contract, starts Jan.
Apply by Dec 12 noon. DM for details.
Free online poetry workshop Dec 17, 6-7pm! Learn writing basics, try creative exercises, hear about our Poetry Book Project. No experience needed. All welcome.
Register: buff.ly/nUSd5D2
#LdnOnt #poetry #community
Register: buff.ly/nUSd5D2
#LdnOnt #poetry #community
Please fill out this form
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December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Free online poetry workshop Dec 17, 6-7pm! Learn writing basics, try creative exercises, hear about our Poetry Book Project. No experience needed. All welcome.
Register: buff.ly/nUSd5D2
#LdnOnt #poetry #community
Register: buff.ly/nUSd5D2
#LdnOnt #poetry #community
🖊️ Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop – Dec 17, 6-7pm
No experience needed. Just bring your stories.
Learn poetry basics, try creative exercises, discover the LMLIP Poetry Book Project.
Free & online. All welcome.
Register:
No experience needed. Just bring your stories.
Learn poetry basics, try creative exercises, discover the LMLIP Poetry Book Project.
Free & online. All welcome.
Register:
Fill | Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop
Please complete this form to register in the Poetry Writing Workshop on December 17 from 6–7pm
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December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🖊️ Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop – Dec 17, 6-7pm
No experience needed. Just bring your stories.
Learn poetry basics, try creative exercises, discover the LMLIP Poetry Book Project.
Free & online. All welcome.
Register:
No experience needed. Just bring your stories.
Learn poetry basics, try creative exercises, discover the LMLIP Poetry Book Project.
Free & online. All welcome.
Register:
Historic issue: First-ever I Am Middlesex launch + new data showing where newcomers live across our region, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Plus: 20+ jobs, free anti-racism workshops, poetry book project.
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Plus: 20+ jobs, free anti-racism workshops, poetry book project.
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, visualize where we live + A historic first for the region
As we head into December, we are focusing on seeing our community in new ways. In this issue, we move beyond the numbers to visualize exactly where newcomers are building their lives in London. We are...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Historic issue: First-ever I Am Middlesex launch + new data showing where newcomers live across our region, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Plus: 20+ jobs, free anti-racism workshops, poetry book project.
Read:
Plus: 20+ jobs, free anti-racism workshops, poetry book project.
Read:
Diego (DJ Atah) saw a gap in London's Latin music scene and filled it. Self-taught coder. Community builder. Living proof that immigrants enrich our city's culture.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it"
Story: buff.ly/zAgTKlN
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it"
Story: buff.ly/zAgTKlN
Diego Chiluisa
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Diego (DJ Atah) saw a gap in London's Latin music scene and filled it. Self-taught coder. Community builder. Living proof that immigrants enrich our city's culture.
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it"
Story: buff.ly/zAgTKlN
"I just think about what I can do, and I do it"
Story: buff.ly/zAgTKlN
"I found London to be fertile ground where, if you plant an idea and give it enough care, the community provides the rich soil you need to grow."
Karim Ragheb came from Cairo as a student. Now owns pharmacy chain employing 100+.
His I Am London story: buff.ly/HOc1DlE
Karim Ragheb came from Cairo as a student. Now owns pharmacy chain employing 100+.
His I Am London story: buff.ly/HOc1DlE
Karim Ragheb
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
iamlondonon.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"I found London to be fertile ground where, if you plant an idea and give it enough care, the community provides the rich soil you need to grow."
Karim Ragheb came from Cairo as a student. Now owns pharmacy chain employing 100+.
His I Am London story: buff.ly/HOc1DlE
Karim Ragheb came from Cairo as a student. Now owns pharmacy chain employing 100+.
His I Am London story: buff.ly/HOc1DlE
Rishi Deonarine: eavestrough installer → General Manager in 4 years. He's running a multi-million $ operation in Delaware, ON. With 18K local business owners retiring soon, skilled newcomers are the succession solution.
buff.ly/Zn60evx #IAmMiddlesex
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Rishi Deonarine
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
iamlondonon.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Rishi Deonarine: eavestrough installer → General Manager in 4 years. He's running a multi-million $ operation in Delaware, ON. With 18K local business owners retiring soon, skilled newcomers are the succession solution.
buff.ly/Zn60evx #IAmMiddlesex
buff.ly/Zn60evx #IAmMiddlesex
Kelly Barnes came to London in 2011 and helped create #IAmLondon—14 years of celebrating immigrants who make this city home. "Everyone is building something together here." Her story: buff.ly/wWG6A2d
Kelly Barnes
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
iamlondonon.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Kelly Barnes came to London in 2011 and helped create #IAmLondon—14 years of celebrating immigrants who make this city home. "Everyone is building something together here." Her story: buff.ly/wWG6A2d