Articles and resources on daily life in Canada and what to expect when arriving in Canada as a newcomer.
Over the past months, Canada has welcomed over 82,000 newcomers fleeing the war in Ukraine, allowing them to make a fresh start in Canada. As you plan your move to Canada from Ukraine under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program, there are several things you should know before [...]
Wrapping up your life and career in your home country and preparing for a fresh start as a new permanent resident (PR) in Canada can take several months or even years. So what happens if you’ve been approved for permanent residence but aren’t quite ready to relocate? Many newcomers take [...]
Each fall, going back to school is both an exciting and stressful time for children. As a newcomer, it can be overwhelming to navigate a new school system at the best of times, let alone during amidst the ongoing certainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the situation improving, most [...]
After months of preparation and immigration paperwork, arriving in Canada is a dream come true for most newcomers. But this is just the beginning, and some of your settling-in processes start right at the airport. If you’re landing in Toronto directly, your flight will likely arrive at the Lester B. [...]
From an interview with Jinrun Wen, University of Toronto student Jinrun was born and raised in China and, in 2015, he travelled with his parents to Canada and the United States with a goal in mind: to determine where he should move for his high school studies. After the trip, [...]
Summer in Canada brings an array of fun activities for newcomer children to experience during their well-deserved break from school. From summer camps to picnics at the park, playing sports to visiting attractions, with a little planning, you can ensure your children enjoy summer days packed with fun, friends and [...]
From an interview with Nazanin Akhavan, RBC Newcomers Specialist Team at RBC Nazanin Akhavan was born and raised in Iran where she completed a bachelor's degree in economics before moving to Canada with her parents and brother in 2008. Upon arrival in Toronto, Nazanin navigated her new life by learning [...]
From an interview with Film Vachiravuttanon, Customer Operations Manager, Arrive. Film Vachiravuttanon was born and raised in Thailand. Growing up, she was very busy with ballet and piano, but the summer she turned sixteen she did not have plans, so she and her parents discussed the option of travelling. While [...]
When you move to Canada with children, helping them adapt to Canadian culture and thrive in their new environment will likely be a top priority. Although Canada is home to people from all over the world, language is the thread that binds them together. As one of two national languages [...]
From an interview between Miri Hysi, Senior Product Manager at Arrive, and his dad, Jimmy Hysi. In Albania, Jimmy Hysi studied kinesiology and played competitive volleyball at university where he eventually became a teacher and coach. During periods of civil unrest, Jimmy traveled to neighbouring countries as a seasonal migrant [...]
Choosing a city to settle in is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a newcomer moving to Canada. Newcomers are often attracted to major cities since they offer a good quality of life, established job markets, cultural diversity, and inclusive environments. Halifax, Nova Scotia checks all these [...]
Planning your move to Canada requires tremendous preparation, and choosing a city to settle in is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. With the sixth-highest population in Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba may be on your list of potential places to live in. Winnipeg offers many benefits of metropolitan living, [...]