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.