Daily Life in Canada

Daily Life in CanadaMay 5, 2022

Living in Markham as a newcomer

Planning a move to Canada requires preparation and, as a newcomer, choosing where to settle will be one of your top decisions. Like many newcomers, you may be considering Toronto or one of its surrounding cities for your new home. As Canada’s largest metropolitan city, it promises a good quality [...]

Daily Life in CanadaMay 3, 2022

Living in Mississauga, Ontario as a Newcomer

As you plan your move to Canada, Toronto and its surrounding cities may be on your list of potential places to live in. Most newcomers to Canada are drawn to metropolitan hubs since they offer a good quality of life, well-established job markets, cultural diversity, and inclusive environments. However, you [...]

Daily Life in CanadaApril 28, 2022

Living in Brampton, Ontario as a Newcomer

As a newcomer planning your move to Canada, choosing a city in which to settle is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Many newcomers to Canada consider moving to Toronto or a city in the Greater Toronto Area where they believe they’ll experience a good quality of life, [...]

Daily Life in Canada Resources WebinarsApril 26, 2022

Renting your first home in Canada

Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour You’ve booked your flight tickets and are all set to move to Canada. Now you need to find a place to stay. Before you arrive, you can book temporary accommodation for your first few weeks or months. This will give you a [...]

Daily Life in CanadaApril 20, 2022

Living in Greater Vancouver as a newcomer to Canada

As you plan your move to Canada, Vancouver and Toronto may be on your shortlist of potential cities to live in. Most newcomers to Canada are drawn to metropolitan hubs since they offer a good quality of life, well-established job markets, cultural diversity, and inclusive environments. Often, smaller cities close [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaApril 15, 2022

Moving to Canada: Plan ahead and prepare for the unexpected

From an interview with Sugandha Mahajan, Content Manager and Writer, Arrive. Sugandha Mahajan and her husband were doing well financially in their home city of Delhi, India. However, they saw little chance to live the life they wanted in this crowded space. So, they started to look elsewhere, considering Australia [...]

Daily Life in Canada Finance HousingApril 2, 2022

How to rent an apartment with no credit history or job letter in Canada

For the first few months or even a couple of years, most newcomers moving to Canada consider renting accommodation versus buying property. As an essential and high priority task, this often turns out to be challenging as in addition to the rent deposit, landlords usually ask for an employment letter, [...]

Daily Life in Canada LifeMarch 31, 2022

How to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in Canada

As a newcomer, applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) should be one of the top priorities on your to-do list when you arrive in Canada. Whether you’re a temporary or permanent resident, you’ll need a SIN to work in Canada and access government benefits and services. Newcomers are often [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaMarch 18, 2022

Kudzai’s leap of faith: How to adapt, plan, and move forward as a newcomer

From an interview with Kudzai Baloyi, Cards advisor, RBC. In his home city of Harare, Zimbabwe, Kudzai Baloyi was the marketing director for the country’s largest pharmaceutical firm. From that vantage point, Kudzai had a clear view of the opportunities and limitations in Zimbabwe for him and his family. He [...]

Daily Life in Canada FamilyMarch 3, 2022

How to raise Canadian children who stay in touch with their culture

For many newcomer parents, the primary motivation behind moving to Canada is to ensure greater opportunities and a better life for their children. Children who are born in Canada or raised here from an early age find it easy to embrace Canadian culture and adapt to their new life. However, [...]

Daily Life in CanadaFebruary 25, 2022

Three continents of flavours—Nomena takes us on a food journey

Nomena’s food journey takes us to three continents, all at different points in her life. She was born in Madagascar, an island nation off the east coast of Africa, moved to France when she was 10 and finished high school, then moved to America for university before settling in Canada [...]

Daily Life in CanadaFebruary 18, 2022

It’s not a party without jollof: Folake shares Nigeria’s most popular dish

The significance of Black History Month is not lost on Folake Okusanya. She views Black History Month as a time for reflection, a time to remember the sacrifices made in order for Black people to live the lives they do today. “It’s also a time to help people realize that [...]