Sewn in Canada?

<p>If you believe that Canada can't compete in the design and creation of wonderful garments, then I encourage you to listen to this episode. And if you ever question the value of immigration, then I suggest you listen to it twice. For everyone else, get ready for some goosebumps, and some incredible advice from one of the worlds thought leaders on fashion, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-beker-109a501b/">Jeanne Beker</a>, as well as <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kincaid-125b851/">David Kincaid</a>, a business and branding strategist who has guided the positioning of some of the world’s top companies and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-darlington/">Lori Darlington</a> from RBC.</p> <p>Kathy Cheng emigrated from Hong Kong to Canada in the 1970s with her parents. To make ends meet, her Dad worked three jobs, sewing in a factory, delivering pizza at night, and waiting on tables, and her Mom wasn't far behind. There was no money for child care. Kathy was a latch-key kid who grew up watching her parents work. Over time Kathy's father and two siblings saved enough to start their own sewing shop, and within a decade, they employed 500 Canadians. Fast-forward to today, and Kathy is now the CEO, her Dad is her partner and they still sew everything in Canada.</p> <p>Is it easy? No, but it's never been easy for Kathy and her family. Is it possible to defy the odds and keep Canadians employed in designing and manufacturing in the garment trade? Absolutely if Canadians support theirs and others, Canadian Dreams.</p> <p>Presented by RBC.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coming to Canada (01:03)</strong></span><br /> Having emigrated from China at the age of 4 with her parents, Kathy, learnt to be independent and resourceful, in a new country, learning a new language. After working multiple jobs Kathy’s parents decide to open up their own business with 10 sewing machines and 5 staff. It’s a small start but they grow quickly.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: under