Cooking up opportunity: Co-ops, worker-led business models helping newcomers thrive

Flavours of Hope and Culture Links Co-op are reshaping newcomer experiences through food, translation, and worker-owned models

Why It Matters

A s Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers annually, grassroots organizations like Flavours of Hope and Culture Links provide vital pathways to belonging, economic independence, and cultural pride. These initiatives don’t just launch businesses—they build resilient communities, challenge systemic barriers, and redefine what inclusive entrepreneurship looks like.

When you move into a country as large and diverse as Canada, it can be difficult to find a taste of the familiar.

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