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 is the Canadian Executive Partner for the Ninth International Field Program from July 18 to August 8, 2026, focusing on Canada’s educational approaches. The program includes the 16th Canada International Conference on Education and offers structured executive sessions on leadership and innovation, fostering international collaboration and partnerships in education.
This week, the AAPOR Executive Council of which our CEO is part, met to focus on enhancing trustworthy data and evidence in the profession. Participation in the Council is rewarding and impactful. The meeting fostered collaboration among key members and celebrated past contributions while acknowledging future challenges, humorously dubbed the “last human council.”
Generation1.ca hosted the event “Poly.technic Futures” at Humber Polytechnic, uniting students, educators, and industry leaders to discuss inclusive ecosystems for learner success. Key themes included skills development and community partnerships. Attendees enjoyed a Caribbean lunch, and CEO and Professor Arundati Dandapani won a raffle prize, adding to the vibrant experience.
Generation1.ca, supported by Greenbook, champions immigrant inclusion and ethical AI, advocating for the recognition of global talent as economic infrastructure. CEO Arundati Dandapani’s presentation at IIEX North America 2026 highlighted the underutilized potential of globally mobile talent. The event fostered discussions on the vital link between trust, representation, and innovation.
A new episode of Leading by Association with Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandpani features Ashley Casovan, Managing Director, Center of AI Governance at the IAPP discussing AI governance, emphasizing its necessity in today’s organizations. She highlights the importance of human-centered approaches, ethical leadership, and AI literacy amid rapid technological advancements. The conversation underscores that responsible innovation involves both smarter systems and wiser management practices.
