From an interview with Viva Zhou. Viva Zhou is from the city of Dalian, China—known as the Hong Kong of the North. She has travelled widely. At the age of 15, she received a scholarship to study in Singapore. Viva then went to the U.S., completing a Bachelor of Arts [...]
Studying in Canada offers newcomers a vast array of opportunities, not just from an academic perspective, but also to prepare you for future professional success. As an international student in Canada, you may be allowed to get some hands-on work experience alongside your study program. Depending on your course [...]
Canada provides many opportunities for newcomers to work, raise a family, and be part of a community. Depending on your work experience and education level, there are several ways you may be able to immigrate to Canada. One of those is through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Each province and [...]
Starting school in a new country requires a lot of adjustment. Schools in Canada may have a different curriculum, teaching style, or grading format than what your children are familiar with. This might be the first time your children will be part of a diverse classroom with kids from different [...]
Canada welcomes newcomers with different skills, work experience, and education to contribute to the economy and make a new life here. While many immigrants apply to settle in Canada as permanent residents (PR) through the Express Entry system, there are other programs that might make it easier for you to [...]
As a newcomer, networking can be your gateway to the Canadian job market. It gives you an opportunity to understand the employment landscape, plan your career path based on insights from other professionals, and identify mentors who can guide you and offer moral support during [...]
From an interview with Josh Li. Josh Li is an associate at one of the largest asset management companies in the world, in Toronto. He grew up in China and at 18 moved to the U.K. to study. At that time, the global financial crisis struck and his family, like [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered our way of life. Over the last year, following public health and social distancing protocols has become the norm. However, with increased vaccination and reduced case loads, a return to normal is on the horizon. Schools in Canada are no different. With the start [...]
This is the 2nd part of our 4-part series on Indigenous culture and issues in Canada. You can read about Indigenous cultures in Canada and about Residential Schools and their legacy. Written by: Leslie Anne St Amour, a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation While most newcomers to Canada [...]
Newcomers to Canada already face an uphill task of adjusting to their new life and starting a career in Canada. However, Canada's hidden job market makes finding a job even more challenging. The only way to tap into this hidden job market and learn about job opportunities that aren't [...]
Moving to a new country like Canada is an exciting prospect. And there are many important areas you’ll focus on when settling into a new country. Finding employment, housing, health coverage and building your finances can take precedence. But once you’re settled in Canada, it’s also important to protect yourself [...]
Your professional network will be one of your most valuable assets in the Canadian job market. Whether you’re trying to land your first job or are looking for a mentor, your network can play an important role in helping you achieve professional success in Canada. As a newcomer to Canada, [...]