Articles and resources on daily life in Canada and what to expect when arriving in Canada as a newcomer.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Listen to episode 2 of the Countdown to Canada podcast for more tips on studying in Canada. 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The intended Canadian city or province to settle in is a key decision area for most newcomers. Right from the time of filling out the immigration application to booking the air ticket, many of us go back and forth while finalizing the location. Historically, newcomers have chosen to move to [...]
Leaving behind your family and friends, packing up and moving your entire life from a place where you lived for a majority of your life to a new country where you barely know anyone is a journey filled with courage and emotions. As you decide to start version 2.0 of [...]
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 [...]