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Career Daily Life in CanadaJune 10, 2020

Arrive celebrates newcomer entrepreneurs in Canada: Meet Margaret Adu

From an interview with Margaret Adu Arrive celebrates newcomer entrepreneurs in Canada is a series, highlighting some of the winners from the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. Those who are featured will share stories of leaving home, becoming an entrepreneur and finally feeling you’ve arrived. First up is Margaret [...]

Daily Life in CanadaJune 8, 2020

We stand together against racial injustice

Arrive stands shoulder to shoulder with newcomers from all over the world. Today we stand with members of the black community, newcomers or not. These past few weeks we have been reflecting on racial injustice, listening and learning, and we would like to share some resources we have found to [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaMay 29, 2020

Set your goals. Find your path. Follow your dreams.

From an interview with Roxana Radescu, Personal Skills Coach As we all work or look for work from home, our business and family lives overlap and intersect. Business becomes personal and personal becomes business. We need to look to the future, make connections and build our networks. Personal skills [...]

Daily Life in Canada FamilyMay 19, 2020

Moving to Canada with your kids: Research, explore, enjoy

Until 2013, Fanette and her husband were living in Paris, France. Everything was fine, they both had good, stable jobs – she had been working in banking for eight years, while he was at a large telecom company – but they saw little chance for meaningful growth within their respective [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaMay 15, 2020

In an inclusive market, your difference is your strength

From an interview with Vivian Li – Senior Manager, Inclusive Recruitment, RBC. Vivian came to Canada in 2003 with her partner and son. She had no friends and no job. When she landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, she wanted to turn around and take the next flight back to [...]

Daily Life in Canada Family ImmigrationMay 6, 2020

Family Sponsorship: Moving to Canada as a permanent resident (PR)

Canada’s immigration policy has a longstanding tradition of supporting family reunification, enabling recent immigrants and long-established Canadians to be reunited with their family members. It provides a route for spouses, partners, children, parents, grandparents, and in certain cases, other relatives to move and settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs). [...]

Daily Life in Canada Immigration StudyingMay 4, 2020

Student Permit: How to extend your study permit in Canada

International students have many compelling reasons to continue pursuing their studies in Canada. The opportunity to gain world-class education at an economical cost in comparison to countries like the United States, United Kingdom or Australia, a growing multicultural environment, and the potential of applying for permanent residence upon completion of [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationMay 1, 2020

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): Moving to Canada as a permanent resident (PR)

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. For those intending to move to Canada as a permanent resident (PR), the permanent residence programs managed through the Express Entry system are the [...]

Daily Life in Canada Immigration StudyingApril 29, 2020

Study Permit: Moving to Canada as an international student

As an international destination for study, Canada provides the opportunity to gain a world-class education in a multi-cultural setting, making it a rewarding decision. Thanks to Canada’s welcoming immigration policies, many students also see this as the first step in becoming permanent residents, and eventually, Canadian! For instance, in the [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaApril 27, 2020

The benefits of volunteering as a newcomer in Canada

Volunteering is an integral part of Canadian culture. Children are encouraged to do it, and high school students must complete mandatory volunteer hours. Adults volunteer their time and skills at charities, non-profit organizations, political parties, religious faith organizations, youth groups, and many other places. According to Statistics Canada, in 2013, [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationApril 24, 2020

Immigration to Canada in times of COVID-19: Your questions answered

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes impacting global travel and immigration. In efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian government has released temporary policies including travel bans, exemptions, and processing restrictions in order to decrease the number of travellers arriving in Canada. While each individual’s [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationApril 22, 2020

How Express Entry works: Moving to Canada as a permanent resident (PR)

The Express Entry program is one of the most sought after and popular ways to immigrate to Canada, mainly due to its simplicity and quick processing timelines. Express Entry is ideal for skilled individuals who want to settle in Canada permanently. Here are 5 steps to apply for PR through [...]