One of the benefits for newcomers moving to Canada is access to publicly funded health care, which has a reputation of being world-class. Health care is delivered through each of Canada’s provinces and territories. In British Columbia, this is known as the Medical Services Plan (MSP). Here’s what you [...]
Written by: Sigrun Sigurjonsdottir, MA, RMFT, ITCA, EMDR. As you plan your move to Canada, there are many things to consider, and this mental load coupled with the uncertainty of what is waiting for you in your new life or even the fact that you may have had to [...]
One of the benefits for newcomers moving to Canada is access to publicly funded health care, which has a reputation of being world-class. Health care is delivered through each of Canada’s provinces and territories. In Ontario, it’s known as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Program). Here’s what you need to know [...]
Written by: Hader Farhan, MSc Occupational Therapy (registered occupational therapist). You’ve embarked on this new journey of moving to Canada. Your perseverance, trust and hope for a promising future have led you to this point in life. It’s a time when you can finally start calling Canada home. But [...]
From an interview with Mauricio Neri. Mauricio is a systems analyst who moved to Canada from Brazil in 2016 with his wife. She came here to study global business management at Humber College; he came on a dependent visa and began looking for work. Like many newcomers, Mauricio faced [...]
Written by: Dr. Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MSC, BA, MACA. As a mental health educator, counsellor, consultant, and researcher, I have spent the last 18 years of my life learning, researching, and teaching about mental health and wellness within culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) as well as with Black, [...]
Canada has specific immigration programs designed to enable individuals with different skills, education, and work experience to settle in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy. If you’ve been thinking about settling in Canada, did you know that there are many ways you can apply to become a PR? You may [...]
Many immigrants who move to Canada as permanent residents, students, temporary foreign workers, or refugees eventually become citizens. Canada has one of the highest immigrant citizenship rates among major Western countries. As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about becoming a Canadian citizen. In this article, we’ll explore [...]
From an interview with Nerissa Fernandes. Before coming to Canada from India in 2018, Nerissa had a successful career in business research and strategy consulting. She built and led a team while working with global clients in the eLearning, pharmaceutical, medtech, biotech, retail, and telecom industries. She also wrote [...]
If you’re looking to pursue world-class education in a multicultural setting, Canada is your destination of choice. Canada’s welcoming immigration policies have also been a key factor in attracting international students. In this article, we’ll get into the details of the Student Direct Program – a fast-track process to [...]
Most of us are well aware of the concept of insurance. As you plan your move to Canada, educating yourself with the insurance options in Canada can help you make smart financial decisions, reduce insurance costs and assist in financial planning. Insurance is a policy or contract between you and [...]
Whether you’re moving to Canada as a permanent resident or as an international student, being able to sustain and support yourself is important. There are many financial products in Canada that can help you keep your money safe, grow your savings, and achieve your financial goals. A Guaranteed Investment [...]