Family health 101: What newcomers should know

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 [...]

Arrive Conversations: Racial Justice

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 [...]

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you belong here

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 [...]

Pre-arrival checklist for newcomers to Canada

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 [...]

ImmigrationJun 23, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Yukon for newcomers

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. [...]

ImmigrationJun 22, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Nunavut for newcomers

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 [...]

ImmigrationJun 18, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Saskatchewan for newcomers

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 [...]

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