Quote by Sidney Altman

For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of opportunity.

For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of

Summary

This quote suggests that Canada provided ample opportunities and prospects specifically for the immediate family and relatives of the speaker, implying that it served as a favorable place for progress and success. It implies that these individuals sought better lives or economic growth for themselves and their families by moving to Canada, indicating that the country held the promise of a brighter future, stability, and prosperity for them.

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By Sidney Altman

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