My name is Vasudha Sharma; I’m from India, and I moved to Canada in April, 2016. I’m a graduate in journalism and mass communication. After moving to Canada, I enrolled in a three-month writing course at George Brown College to familiarize myself with local industry best practices. Even with seven [...]
This article was originally featured on the RBC Discover Blog Series. Canada attracts students from all parts of the globe — China to India to Korea to France — making it a multicultural haven. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) student data, in 2018, there were 572,000 international [...]
My name is Wendy Ma and I moved to Canada with my parents in 2010. At the time, I was still in Secondary School completing my education so I didn’t have to worry much about finances and investments. It was much later that I learned how important it is to [...]
Guest Writer: Joyce Pang Rated as one of the most livable cities in the world, Vancouver is seen as a destination for those moving to Canada, especially given the beautiful setting between the North Shore mountains and the coastal landscape. Among the backdrop of nature, it is also among [...]
My name is Komal Preet Kaur; I’m from New Delhi, India and I moved to Canada in October 2017. I have a Masters degree in Operations Research from the University of Delhi and over a decade of experience in data analytics — marketing, collections, and credit risk analytics working with [...]
When moving to Canada, a majority of newcomers spend considerable time researching a variety of topics ranging from settlement to finance to career. This research typically involves general search queries on Google or talking to friends, family and acquaintances who have settled in Canada or scanning various online immigration forums [...]
Like most other countries, Canada has its own financial landscape and ecosystem. Without proper resources and advice, figuring out a plan for your financial success in Canada can be a challenge. As a result, many newcomers turn to financial advisors to better understand financial products and feel more [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, you might feel nervous while introducing yourself at professional networking events or at job interviews. However, being well-prepared with an ‘elevator pitch’ will help calm those nerves! Elevator pitches, as the name implies, are short (20-30 seconds or approximately 75 words) introductory speeches to [...]
My name is Priyanka Bansod and I moved to Toronto in April 2019 with my husband, Prateek Sule. We’re originally from India, moved to Dubai a few years ago and have now moved to Canada. We are engineers with MBAs and both of us have approximately seven years of work [...]
Contributor: Sean Mathews (Strategy Consultant, RBC Ventures) Over the years, starting from when I first arrived in Canada, I’ve met many newcomers and learnt about the challenges encountered in the job search process and the Canadian workplace. One that has not been discussed, and turns up again and again is [...]
Whether you are looking to purchase your first car, build an emergency fund, or save for your children’s tuition, investing is key to achieving your financial goals. Investing ensures present and long-term financial security for you and your family. In Canada, there are many investment options to help you save [...]
My name is Varun Chandrasekar and I’m from Chennai, India. I moved to Toronto in 2016 to pursue an MBA from the Rotman School of Management. Back in India, I graduated with a Communications degree and worked in advertising for four years. Currently, I work with RBC as a Marketing [...]