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Articles and resources on daily life in Canada and what to expect when arriving in Canada as a newcomer.

6 tips on maintaining mental health for newcomers during COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has turned our personal and professional worlds upside down. We are all dealing with a new environment where we’re socially distant, self-isolated, either working from home or wondering how to find work in this unprecedented situation. Arrive reached out (from a distance) to Toronto-based therapist and social [...]

Career COVID-19 Daily Life in Canada FinanceApril 7, 2020

Staying strong and hopeful: Two international students in Canada share their COVID-19 stories

Ferdous Mashiat Sharif and Aakanksha Nair are international students in Toronto, Canada. Ferdous is in the middle of her three-year study program while Aakanksha is due to graduate in a couple of months, in June 2020. We interviewed them to get a glimpse into their new normal, the emotions they [...]

Career Daily Life in Canada FinanceApril 3, 2020

To achieve your goals in Canada, you have to see them first

From an interview with Antonietta Andreone, fashion designer Antonietta (Anto) came from Caracas, Venezuela, to join her boyfriend – now husband – Diego, after a four year long, long-distance relationship. As a fashion designer, Anto takes the ideas in her head and brings them to life. Likewise, with her [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in CanadaApril 2, 2020

COVID-19: Newcomer’s guide to volunteering and helping the community

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has compelled us to live our lives according to a ‘new normal,’ which involves social distancing and self-isolation. As individuals and families deal with unemployment, stress, and the risk of being exposed to the virus, it is often the acts of kindness, solidarity and altruism that [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaMarch 30, 2020

Working from home: Making ‘WFH’ work with structure and routine

From an interview with Siang Khor, Tech Lead at Arrive Over the past number of years, working from home (WFH) has become increasingly normal for an ever-growing segment of the workforce – especially those in tech. Employees working remotely a day or two a week has become a matter [...]

Daily Life in CanadaMarch 30, 2020

Making the most of working from home: Remember, be kind to yourself

From an interview with Sonia Sidhu, Product Lead at Arrive Working from home (WFH) – the new norm for many people – comes with its own particular set of challenges and stresses. All this social distancing can make people feel isolated – especially if they are accustomed to working [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in CanadaMarch 27, 2020

What does COVID-19 mean for pre-arrivals to Canada

The pre-arrival phase for most newcomers to Canada is bittersweet. On the one hand, there is the excitement and joy of achieving your dream of moving to a new country while, on the other hand, the sadness of leaving behind your friends and family slowly begins to creep in. Newcomers [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in CanadaMarch 23, 2020

Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as a newcomer in Canada

Leaving behind your loved ones and moving to a new country is stressful enough. But when you have to adhere to additional government guidelines and procedures in a rapidly changing global pandemic scenario, that brings another level of anxiety and stress. As countries strive to contain the disease and flatten the [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in Canada HealthcareMarch 23, 2020

COVID-19 – Resources for Newcomers in Canada

The Covid-19 (also referred to as coronavirus) Pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. Since the virus emerged a few months ago in Wuhan China, it has spread rapidly around the world, dramatically affecting populations from Iran to [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaMarch 20, 2020

Overcoming challenges to achieve Canada goals

From an interview with Hannah Mendonça, administrative assistant Hannah Mendonça was a lawyer in Aracaju, Brazil. She left her successful career behind with her family and set out with her husband to start from scratch in Canada. She faced obstacles in her field, so she pivoted, and is now [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in CanadaMarch 19, 2020

We are here for you

Hello, At Arrive, we know that coming to a new country is a highly emotional and stressful time. The COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) pandemic has made everyone’s lives a little more stressful. We understand that as a newcomer, your situation may be more uncertain and want you to know that all [...]

Daily Life in Canada HealthcareMarch 4, 2020

Healthcare in Canada: Basics for newcomers

One of the top reasons newcomers choose Canada as their new home is access to a publicly-funded universal healthcare system. In each Canadian province, a portion of the taxes paid by citizens and residents is utilized by the provincial government to administer health services. This enables eligible individuals to receive [...]

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