Articles and resources on daily life in Canada and what to expect when arriving in Canada as a newcomer.
There are many formalities that you are required to complete when you’re moving to Canada as a permanent resident (PR). There are documents to prepare and organize, financial matters to be addressed, belongings to be shipped, and much more. One of the important tasks is to have the forms BSF186 [...]
As Canada’s most populous metropolitan area, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is an obvious choice for newcomers who settle in Canada. It’s not only a hub for business and finance, but the GTA is home to communities from around-the-world. In fact, Toronto and its surrounding areas are known for their [...]
As Canada’s largest city, Toronto, Ontario, is a popular choice for newcomers to Canada. And there’s plenty of reasons to settle here. It’s home to world-class restaurants, bars, and cultural events and is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Toronto is a patchwork of neighbourhoods, and it [...]
From an interview with Carla Salazar. Carla and her husband lived in Lima, Peru. Carla was born and raised there; her husband is Canadian. After living there for seventeen years, he wanted to return to Canada, and Carla thought it would be for a year, maybe two at most. [...]
Written by: Nadia Prando, M.A. Clinical Psychology. The rise and influence of social media have distorted the meaning of work-life balance in our lives; it makes us believe that happiness is directly linked to professional success. Having a successful career often leads us to deprioritize our own wellbeing when [...]
Written by: Naranjan Nota, Spiritual Intuitive Life Coach. When you arrive in a new country, whether it's voluntarily or as a refugee, the move and change in environment may impact how you move forward in life. The internal dialogue and reflection of how and why your life has changed [...]
From an interview with Mudit Sadana. Mudit and his wife Mansi came to Canada in 2019. He is a highly-experienced computer engineer and currently works as a full stack developer in Toronto. She is a solopreneur and personal brand trainer. Mudit recalls leaving behind a successful career and well-established [...]
Written by: Sigrun Sigurjonsdottir, MA, RMFT, ITCA, EMDR. As you plan your move to Canada, there are many things to consider, and this mental load coupled with the uncertainty of what is waiting for you in your new life or even the fact that you may have had to [...]
Written by: Hader Farhan, MSc Occupational Therapy (registered occupational therapist). You’ve embarked on this new journey of moving to Canada. Your perseverance, trust and hope for a promising future have led you to this point in life. It’s a time when you can finally start calling Canada home. But [...]
From an interview with Mauricio Neri. Mauricio is a systems analyst who moved to Canada from Brazil in 2016 with his wife. She came here to study global business management at Humber College; he came on a dependent visa and began looking for work. Like many newcomers, Mauricio faced [...]
Written by: Dr. Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MSC, BA, MACA. As a mental health educator, counsellor, consultant, and researcher, I have spent the last 18 years of my life learning, researching, and teaching about mental health and wellness within culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) as well as with Black, [...]
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. If you’ve been thinking about settling in Canada, did you know that there are many ways you can apply to become a PR? You may [...]