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Daily Life in CanadaFeb 17, 2023

Moving to Canada through the International Experience Canada (IEC) Pathway

From an interview with Kate Standing Kate Standing was looking for adventure and change when she decided to live abroad. Following in the footsteps of a few friends, she moved to Toronto through the International Experience Canada (IEC) with a plan to stay for two years. She describes [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaJan 20, 2023

Moving to Canada: Overcoming Challenges to Land a Job

From an interview with Himanshu Reddy Himanshu Reddy moved to Canada at the age of 33 in the summer of 2022. He arrived in Toronto with two priorities: to find a place to live and to find a job. With experience navigating the many cultures across India, he [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaDec 23, 2022

Moving to Canada with a job helped ease this newcomer’s journey

From an interview with Vishveshwar Jatain Vishveshwar Jatain, who was born and raised in India, moved to Canada with his wife, Sugandha, in January 2020. Their application and moving experience was seamless thanks to their organized and methodical approach to the process. Since Vishveshwar retained his job with his [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaDec 2, 2022

Starting a New Life in Canada, Finding a Job, and Overcoming Challenges

From an interview with Seemanti Ghatak When Seemanti Ghatak and her husband applied for Permanent Residency in Canada, they had established careers, their own place, and were living a comfortable life in Delhi, India. They applied more out of curiosity, unsure whether they really would move if given the [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationNov 16, 2022

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport as a newcomer

After months of preparation and immigration paperwork, finally landing in Canada can feel like you’ve made it! But this is just the beginning of your new life in Canada, and some of your settling-in processes start right at the airport. If you’re landing in Vancouver, your flight will likely [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaOct 21, 2022

Moving to Canada as an entrepreneur

From an interview with Guy Hermann Feunou, Entrepreneur Guy Hermann Feunou was born and raised in Cameroon in west-central Africa. An entrepreneur and business owner, he decided to close his business and move to Canada for a fresh start in 2017. Five years after starting the immigration process, the 34-year-old [...]

Career Daily Life in CanadaOct 7, 2022

Studying in Canada, building upon a career, and starting a family

From an interview with Tadeu Toussaint, Senior Art Director, Mydoh, RBC Ventures Tadeu Toussaint was born and raised in Brazil and, in 2017, he moved to Canada with his wife to study design with the hopes of finding new career opportunities as an art director. He and his wife also [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationSep 19, 2022

Moving to Canada from Ukraine under CUAET: What to expect

читайте це українською: Переміщення до Канади з України за програмою CUAET: Чого очікувати Information: The last day to apply for a visitor visa under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program was July 15, 2023. New applications are no longer being accepted. However, if you submitted an [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationAug 31, 2022

How to do a soft landing in Canada after getting your COPR

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 [...]

Daily Life in Canada Family StudyingAug 10, 2022

Back-to-school tips for newcomers to Canada

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 [...]

Daily Life in Canada StudyingAug 5, 2022

Studying in Canada, Living in a Homestay, and Making Friends

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, [...]

Daily Life in Canada Family LifeAug 3, 2022

Summer activities for newcomer children in Canada

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 [...]