Immigrant Family from Taiwan Volunteers to Help Canada
When discussing Canadian immigration, it is common to focus on what immigrants hope to receive by moving to Canada (such as finding employment), but immigrants also contribute to Canada in a variety of important ways. Those who are granted a work visa to Canada help the country’s economy, in general, and Canadian businesses, in particular, by filling Canada job openings in several high-demand occupations, paying taxes, spending money (which further stimulates the economy), and so forth.
Immigrants also give back to Canada by volunteering to help others in their adopted country. An excellent example of this is David Lin and his family, who have been volunteering in Toronto, Ontario, for many years.
David Lin immigrated to Canada from Taiwan, married his wife, Lindsay, and the couple have three children. David and his wife have made volunteering a family activity that involves the whole family, allowing them to spend time together while also doing something good to help others. For instance, the family has been taking part for 10 years in the Relay for Life to help raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and have also raised money to support the fight against breast and colon cancer.
The Lin Family’s volunteer activities, involving approximately 80 different non-profit and charitable organizations, were recognized in 2010 by Canadian Immigrant magazine, which named David Lin as one of the top 25 immigrants in Canada. David is careful to share this honor with his wife and children, stating that he and his wife, Lindsay, are trying to teach their three children the importance of helping others and becoming better people.
This is merely one example of how Canadian immigration is a “two-way street” in which those issued a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada receive many opportunities and benefits, but also give back to their new country in so many ways.
Immigrants also give back to Canada by volunteering to help others in their adopted country. An excellent example of this is David Lin and his family, who have been volunteering in Toronto, Ontario, for many years.
David Lin immigrated to Canada from Taiwan, married his wife, Lindsay, and the couple have three children. David and his wife have made volunteering a family activity that involves the whole family, allowing them to spend time together while also doing something good to help others. For instance, the family has been taking part for 10 years in the Relay for Life to help raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and have also raised money to support the fight against breast and colon cancer.
The Lin Family’s volunteer activities, involving approximately 80 different non-profit and charitable organizations, were recognized in 2010 by Canadian Immigrant magazine, which named David Lin as one of the top 25 immigrants in Canada. David is careful to share this honor with his wife and children, stating that he and his wife, Lindsay, are trying to teach their three children the importance of helping others and becoming better people.
This is merely one example of how Canadian immigration is a “two-way street” in which those issued a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada receive many opportunities and benefits, but also give back to their new country in so many ways.