From an interview with Mykola Buryeyev. (shown here with his wife Iryna) Mykola came to Canada from Ukraine in December 2013 to visit his brother, who lived in Saskatchewan. It was just to visit. As a young entrepreneur, life was pretty good back home. He had degrees in computer [...]
Canada has a universal healthcare system that is paid for through taxes. In other words, basic healthcare services are free for Canadian citizens, and permanent residents as those costs are covered by the taxes paid. Each province and territory has its own provincial or territorial health insurance plans to facilitate [...]
On June 12, Arrive’s product lead, Sonia Sidhu, hosted a conversation on racial justice with Chidimma Eghagha (RBC), Kern Carter (RBC Ventures), and Nadine Spencer (President of the Black Business and Professional Association). Listen in as they share personal experiences of systemic racism, optimistic insight into what is changing, and [...]
From an interview with Andreas Souvaliotis. Andreas Souvaliotis is a highly successful entrepreneur, bestselling author and public speaker. He is a leading advocate for innovative approaches to address issues like public health, climate change, diversity and citizenship and is involved with immigrant-focused charities, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, Windmill [...]
While preparing to immigrate to a new country, there are many tasks to be completed to ensure a smooth transition. In this article, we hope to provide you with a comprehensive list of action items, grouped by timelines, to help you better organize and plan for your move to [...]
There are ten provinces and three territories in Canada offering countless options for newcomers to settle. Each province and territory has something special to offer newcomers, with unique career options, lifestyles, and cultures. Yukon, or “The Yukon,” as locals call it, is one of three territories located in Canada’s North. [...]
Canada is the second-largest country in the world, so it is no surprise that it is home to all kinds of landscapes, cities, towns, people, and cultures. This great variance from coast to coast means that there are endless opportunities for newcomers, with great new careers and friendly communities for [...]
Canada has ten provinces and three territories in which newcomers may choose to settle. Each province and territory has something special to offer newcomers, with unique career options, lifestyles, and cultures. This article will set out what newcomers need to know about Canada’s Northwest Territories as a part of the [...]
From an interview with Saeed Hashmei, project management, RBC. In Afghanistan, Saeed helped run a large government-sponsored project to get salary funding to police and army personnel battling the Taliban in remote areas of the war-torn country. In December, 2016, he fled to Canada and landed in Vancouver. Saeed [...]
Leaving your comfort zone, moving to a new country hundreds of miles away and starting your life and career all over again is a huge shift for immigrants. Many newcomers hope for a career progression in their new life in Canada, in fact, for some, it may be the main [...]
At the centre of the Canadian prairies lies the expansive and sunny province of Saskatchewan. This province is known for its agricultural production of wheat and canola, energetic football fans, and friendly rural culture. Saskatchewan is also known as the “Land of the Living Skies,” as its sprawling level landscape [...]
The province of Quebec is culturally distinct as the only Canadian province that is primarily French-speaking. Its unique blend of European and Canadian influence has developed along the prosperous St. Lawrence river basin, making Quebec an economically and culturally rich province. Quebecers are intensely proud of their beautiful province [...]