Championing North America’s newcomer stories in a world reshaped by opportunity. A dynamic social enterprise, not-for-profit professional community association and media platform empowering immigrants with year-round programming, skills, career pathways, job fairs , collaborative networks for success. Placing you at the forefront of global transformation.
Generation1.ca has been invited to feature in the Love Local program at Billy Bishop Airport, from February 11–17. This recognition highlights the importance of immigrant communities in shaping Canada’s future. The event aims to showcase Generation1.ca’s commitment to immigrant inclusion and culturally-driven talent development. Visitors are encouraged to learn more.
From February 25–27, global leaders in research will discuss maintaining data quality and accountability as AI evolves insight production. CEO Arundati Dandapani will lead a session and specifically present on synthetic data’s governance implications, emphasizing its impact on immigrant representation. The session aims to integrate multiple perspectives on ethical data practices amid AI advancements.
Over the winter break, Generation1.ca’s Founder and CEO unveiled ten guiding tenets to mark the new year and her birthday. These principles are grounded in the major social, cultural, and economic transformations of recent decades, offering an informed lens on how societies evolve at moments of transition. Together, they serve as enduring waypoints for all who engage with Generation1.ca—inviting reflection, responsibility, and forward momentum at every milestone.
In the January 2026 episode of Leading by Association, Arundati Dandapani and Nigel Branker discuss leadership’s responsibilities towards immigrants, emphasizing the need for systemic change in work, health, and finance. They reflect on immigrant challenges, Securian Canada’s inclusion initiatives, and the importance of community, data literacy, and proactive efforts for a better future.
Join Generation1.ca for “Power Talks and Cocktails” on February 05, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM EST in honour of international data privacy day and week. This interactive webinar will address the implications of underrepresentation in data collection on marginalized communities, while fostering dialogue among leaders across various sectors on ethics, privacy, and trust in data practices.
