As a newcomer experiencing Canada for the first time, there may be some cultural differences you’re not familiar with. Adjusting to a new environment and culture can be difficult if you have no idea what to expect. In this article, we will share a few tips, resources and advice that [...]
When moving to a new country as a family, the schooling for your children is as important as finding employment and deciding where to settle. Fortunately, Canada is internationally ranked as a leader in education and there are plenty of educational opportunities for families. For newcomers to Saskatchewan, here is [...]
Canada, like many other countries, has a prominent tipping culture. Tipping (also called, leaving gratuity) when receiving any services tells the staff how good you thought their service was. Even if you’re familiar with the practice of tipping, different countries have their own standards for gratuity. That’s why as a [...]
When moving to a new country as a family, schooling for your children is as important as finding employment and deciding where to settle. Fortunately, Canada is internationally ranked as a leader in education and there are plenty of educational opportunities for families. For newcomers to Alberta, here is what [...]
From an interview with Syed Hashir Sher. Like most young people, Syed Hashir Sher was a dreamer, imagining how life might turn out in his future. Then things changed. He shifted his energy from thinking about success to researching and planning to make it a reality. Before coming to [...]
Moving to Canada and starting a new chapter of your life is an exciting prospect. As you plan your move, you may have many questions and concerns about settling in. To make this transition seamless, the Canadian government funds various settlement agencies so they can help newcomers, like yourself, [...]
When moving to a new country as a family, the schooling for your children is as important as finding employment and deciding where to settle. Fortunately, Canada is internationally ranked as a leader in education and there are plenty of educational opportunities for families. For newcomers to Quebec, here is [...]
As a newcomer, having a phone plan and internet service is essential to getting set up during your initial days in Canada. A basic understanding of various telecom providers and their service offerings can help you make an informed decision while choosing your first Canadian phone connection or home internet [...]
When moving to a new country as a family, schooling for your children is as important as finding employment and deciding where to settle. Fortunately, Canada is internationally ranked as a leader in education and there are plenty of educational opportunities for families. For newcomers to British Columbia (B.C.), here [...]
Pet dads and moms will agree that fur babies are family members. So, there’s no doubt that when moving to Canada to start a new life, most would want to bring their pets with them. Canada has certain (lenient) policies, requirements and restrictions for bringing pets into the country. As [...]
When moving to a new country as a family, the schooling for your children is as important as finding employment and deciding where to settle. Fortunately, Canada is internationally ranked as a leader in education and there are plenty of educational opportunities for families. For newcomers to Ontario, here is [...]
Life is full of unexpected events – sometimes good and sometimes bad. As a newcomer settling in Canada, it helps to be prepared for any emergencies. Finding the necessary support in a new place can seem intimidating or confusing. Learn the basics of creating an emergency plan and familiarize yourself [...]