CEO Messages

Inflation and rising interest rates are making life more difficult for many Canadians, and newcomers with low incomes are especially vulnerable. Our loan applicants tell us how much their basic..

The current period of economic uncertainty, including increased cost of living and rising interest rates, has created apprehension and anxiety for economically vulnerable newcomers. Windmill..

I am often struck by the bravery and resilience of our clients, but the stories that awe me the most are always the stories of parents. As the mother of three children, I wonder what immigrant..

“I am so glad that I found out about Windmill Microlending. I wish I had known about you sooner.” This sentiment is repeated frequently in our Google reviews and client success stories. In a recent..

At Windmill, we love our volunteers, and like many charities, depend on them for a variety of skills. Each year, hundreds of dedicated professionals from across Canada work with our clients as..

Daily headlines highlight labour market shortages as an obstacle to Canada’s economic growth, and nowhere are these shortages felt more acutely than in Québec. In the 1950s, Quebeckers were often..

Travel the world and ask people what comes to mind when they think of Canada. After beautiful landscapes and cold winters, we’re known for our cultural diversity. There is no doubt that Canada is one..

Who can forget that tragic image? It was September 2015, and Alan Kurdi, a three-year-old refugee, had drowned in the Mediterranean Sea while his family was escaping Syria, hoping to seek a safe new..

Like many people, I’ve spent a lot of time over the past year refocusing my attention from clouds to silver linings. Two of my favourites observed over the pandemic are the innovations we’ve seen..