Author: Latoya Nugent
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Navigating Canada’s financial ecosystem: Insights for refugee claimants
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Relocating to Canada as a refugee presents unique financial challenges, particularly when starting with a modest income. Understanding and navigating the Canadian financial system is crucial for building credit and achieving long-term financial health through patience, strategic planning, consciousl spending., and community support.
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How I built an 800+ credit score in Canada: A Personal journey to financial freedom
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A personal reflection on how I built my credit score as an LGBTQI+ refugee claimant in Canada using a secured credit card.
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Rethinking power, ownership, and accountability in leadership
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Organizations must shift from mere representation to genuine equity in leadership, confronting underlying power structures. This involves redefining leadership roles, embedding equity in processes, and prioritizing sponsorship over mentorship to drive meaningful systemic change for diverse leaders.
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Canada’s Economic Integration Plan: Can it deliver economic justice for LGBTQI+ refugees over 35?
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Why economic justice for LGBTQI+ refugees in Canada requires more than access—it demands systems that honour lived experience, dignity, and long-term equity.
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A City worth arriving in: Addressing LGBTQI+ refugee homelessness in Toronto
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The author, a Black queer refugee in Toronto, highlights the city’s dual image as a sanctuary and the harsh realities faced by LGBTQI+ refugees, especially in secure housing. They emphasize the need for inclusive data, trauma-informed shelters, and community-driven policies to ensure safety and belonging.
Latoya Nugent 