Description:
Pearls for Success' is a primer for new Canadians on the strategies that can lead to achieving high standards for their families in education, health, law and finance.

Broadcast:
Channel 116 digital (Shaw Multicultural Channel) every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. in metro Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, and Bowen Island.

Channel 51 digital (Shaw Multicultural Channel) every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. in Delta, Ladner, and Tsawassen.
SMC is available on Digital Basic Channel 116 in Metro Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler, and on Channel 51 in Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen

Channel 4 (Shaw TV) every Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

Objective:
By focusing on the family unit, this series of television episodes will educate the public on strategies to assist family members succeed in the key areas of education, health, law, and finance. The countries in the world that are deemed to be the most successful are those that have achieved the best health and education for its citizens. While health and medicine are indicators of success, it is clear that they need to be supported by an understanding and best utilization in the field of law and finance.

Hosts:
Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, Community Family Physician, and Associate Dean, Equity and Professionalism, UBC, Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Anita Parhar, Faculty of Education, UBC. She teaches in the Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Education. Her research and community activities are focused on Student Success and Parental Involvement in the public school system.

Producer/Editor:
Maria S. Lawrence is a versatile Television Producer with a Masters degree in Communication & a Diploma in Television Production. She has won several awards including the prestigeous Judges Award at the International Documentary Competitions in Japan. Her understanding of different cultures and people along with her astounding technical expertise help her in creating meaningful and effective video programming.