Mercedes Veselka

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New Canadian citizens sing the national anthem during a citizenship ceremony to mark Citizenship Week in Surrey, B.C., May 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canada’s cuts to newcomer English language programs puts communities’ well‑being at risk

Natalia Balyasnikova, York University, Canada; Hilary McGregor, York University, Canada, and Mercedes Veselka, York University, Canada

Cuts to literacy and language training for newcomers to Canada threaten the well-being of both migrant communities and all Canadians.

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