Articles and resources on daily life in Canada and what to expect when arriving in Canada as a newcomer.
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 [...]
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 [...]
From an interview with Sonia Sidhu, Product Lead at Arrive I'm kind of used to working from home. I'm no expert in this, but there are a few things that I've found that help. My alarm goes off (I'm not going to lie – I've [...]
Note Effective October 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 related travel restrictions, including vaccination and testing requirements, quarantine, the mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and masking in public places. However, as the pandemic evolves, travel restrictions may continue to be updated, so please check the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Written by Wendy Ma, Javascript engineer, Arrive. Wendy Ma moved to Canada from China with her parents when she was in the 10th grade. Several years later, her parents returned to China while Wendy stayed to complete high school and earn a degree in computer engineering at the University [...]
Having grown up in India watching as many Hollywood movies as Bollywood, Sean was fascinated by scenes featuring the classic North American house, with children playing in the backyard while the family enjoyed a lovely summer afternoon barbeque. Those images, along with the allure of a balanced life in a [...]
My name is Tricia Jose and I’m one of the co-founders at Arrive. My family and I moved to Canada from the Philippines when I was just two years old so I identify myself as a ‘first-generation Canadian.’ I have been a part of the amazing Arrive team since 2017! [...]