Moncton, NB, Canada / 91.9 The Bend
Feb 12, 2021 5:07 PM
New Brunswick being the only bilingual province in Canada has long been one of its most notable facts. Featuring communities that speak predominantly English as well as those primarily using French.
However, a divide between these two types of communities that have linguistic differences has made the move to the eastern Canadian province more daunting for newcomers.
Navigating between the figurative barrier that separates the communities is an unfair demand for newcomers.
Immigrants who already face the difficulties of finding employment, affordable housing and cultural diversity may also be tasked with decisions that affect their whole family.
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