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Natalia Balyasnikova

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Assistant Professor of Adult Education, York University, Canada

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

February 19, 2025

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.

Many older immigrants seeking information across various media types are often driven by the wish to support their communities. (Shutterstock)

April 7, 2024

Embracing digital spaces: How older immigrants are navigating the infodemic

Natalia Balyasnikova, York University, Canada and Claire Ahn, Queen's University, Ontario

Contrary to assumptions that seniors are technologically averse, many older adults now show remarkable agility in navigating digital media.

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