Is the Canadian Dream Still Alive? — Siavash Shekarian on CBC Radio

In this CBC Radio interview, Siavash Shekarian, CEO of Shekarian Law PC, joins the conversation about the changing reality of the Canadian Dream. Recent employment data reveals unemployment rates as high as 11 percent among certain immigrant communities, raising serious questions about opportunity, inclusion, and economic stability in Canada.

Together with the co-chair of the Lebanese Network in Ottawa, Siavash Shekarian examines whether Canada still offers the promise of prosperity and belonging that once defined its image worldwide. The discussion highlights both the challenges facing new immigrants and the vital role of resilience, community connection, and policy reform in keeping the dream alive.

Listen to the full CBC Radio segment to hear insightful perspectives on immigration, integration, and the future of economic opportunity in Canada.

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