Which country has the highest number of people living abroad who send money home to family members facing medical emergencies?

🍁 Newcomer Digest – Thursday Edition

Building a new life in Canada brings hope, but for many newcomers, heartbreak can arrive with one phone call from family overseas.  

A medical crisis back home turns routine support into a race against time.  

Immigrants juggle local responsibilities such as rent and savings while sending money abroad for essentials and emergencies.  

When serious illness strikes loved ones in countries with weak health systems, families abroad face massive bills for surgery, medications, and care.

The financial and emotional burden often falls hardest on those farthest away.  

Nancy from Saint Lucia is one example.  

Diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, she urgently needs surgery her family cannot afford.  

Her relatives in Canada have rallied through a GoFundMe, hoping community support will close the gap.  

Stories like Nancy’s remind many local newcomers that they’re not alone and that collective support can change lives across borders.

Work Permit Holders - Your Study Exemption Ends June 27

If you are a foreign worker studying in Canada without a separate study permit, you must act now. A temporary federal policy allowing work permit holders to study freely expires on June 27, 2026 and will not be renewed.

What to do:

• Check if your studies fall under this policy at canada.ca
• Apply for a study permit immediately if you plan to continue studying after June 27
• Call IRCC at 1-888-242-2100 if you are unsure about your situation

Pro tip: Applying for a study permit from inside Canada is faster than applying from outside, but only if you apply before your current authorization expires. Do not wait.

🔗 IRCC Study Permit Application

Have Your Say on Canada's Immigration Future

What it is: The federal government is consulting Canadians and newcomers on immigration targets for 2027 to 2029. This is a rare opportunity to directly influence how many people Canada welcomes  and in which categories.

Who it helps: Anyone in Canada, permanent residents, workers, and students, who wants a voice in shaping Canada's immigration system.

How to access it:

• Website: canada.ca/immigration-levels-consultation
• Deadline: June 14, 2026 — do not miss it
• Available in: English and French

"Passing the Hat"

"Passing the hat" is a Canadian expression for when a community comes together to collect donations for someone in need. If someone at work says "we are passing the hat for Maria," they mean everyone is chipping in a little, and even a small contribution is warmly welcomed.

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The United States sends the highest volume of remittances to Caribbean nations, but Canada is among the fastest growing sources, with billions sent home by newcomers every year to support families in need.

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