From an interview with Vivian Li – Senior Manager, Inclusive Recruitment, RBC. Vivian came to Canada in 2003 with her partner and son. She had no friends and no job. When she landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, she wanted to turn around and take the next flight back to [...]
Canada has ten provinces and three territories – providing many options for newcomers to work, thrive, and find their own community. Just like each newcomer, each province and territory has its own unique identity and culture, and seeks out newcomers who will fulfill their individual needs. The provincial spotlight blog [...]
From an interview with Dafe Oraka – Manager, Enterprise Decision Support, RBC. Dafe Oraka was a successful investment banker in Nigeria. He had built his network and was doing very well. There was no urgent need to leave, but looking into the future, he asked himself, “Where can I [...]
Canada’s immigration policy has a longstanding tradition of supporting family reunification, enabling recent immigrants and long-established Canadians to be reunited with their family members. It provides a route for spouses, partners, children, parents, grandparents, and in certain cases, other relatives to move and settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs). [...]
International students have many compelling reasons to continue pursuing their studies in Canada. The opportunity to gain world-class education at an economical cost in comparison to countries like the United States, United Kingdom or Australia, a growing multicultural environment, and the potential of applying for permanent residence upon completion of [...]
From an interview with Laura Stürmer, Senior Associate Brand Manager, and Arrive Ambassador. Laura Stürmer came to Canada from Brazil as an international student in 2016. She started as a marketing coordinator at a major Canadian retailer, where until very recently, she was an Associate Band Manager. Laura interviewed [...]
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. For those intending to move to Canada as a permanent resident (PR), the permanent residence programs managed through the Express Entry system are the [...]
Listen to episode 2 of the Countdown to Canada podcast for more tips on studying in Canada. As an international destination for study, Canada provides the opportunity to gain a world-class education in a multi-cultural setting, making it a rewarding decision. Thanks [...]
Volunteering is an integral part of Canadian culture. Children are encouraged to do it, and high school students must complete mandatory volunteer hours. Adults volunteer their time and skills at charities, non-profit organizations, political parties, religious faith organizations, youth groups, and many other places. According to Statistics Canada, in 2013, [...]
The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes impacting global travel and immigration. In efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian government has released temporary policies including travel bans, exemptions, and processing restrictions in order to decrease the number of travellers arriving in Canada. While each individual’s [...]
From an interview with Mansi Bhavsar, Learning and Development specialist, image consultant, and Arrive Ambassador. In the era of social distancing, most of us are adjusting (with varying degrees of success) to the new normal, the new digital reality: staying home, working from home, and for many newcomers, looking [...]
The Express Entry program is one of the most sought after and popular ways to immigrate to Canada, mainly due to its simplicity and quick processing timelines. Express Entry is ideal for skilled individuals who want to settle in Canada permanently. Here are 5 steps to apply for PR through [...]