From an interview with Viva Zhou. Viva Zhou is from the city of Dalian, China—known as the Hong Kong of the North. She has travelled widely. At the age of 15, she received a scholarship to study in Singapore. Viva then went to the U.S., completing a Bachelor of Arts [...]
Starting school in a new country requires a lot of adjustment. Schools in Canada may have a different curriculum, teaching style, or grading format than what your children are familiar with. This might be the first time your children will be part of a diverse classroom with kids from different [...]
From an interview with Josh Li. Josh Li is an associate at one of the largest asset management companies in the world, in Toronto. He grew up in China and at 18 moved to the U.K. to study. At that time, the global financial crisis struck and his family, like [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered our way of life. Over the last year, following public health and social distancing protocols has become the norm. However, with increased vaccination and reduced case loads, a return to normal is on the horizon. Schools in Canada are no different. With the start [...]
This is the 2nd part of our 4-part series on Indigenous culture and issues in Canada. You can read about Indigenous cultures in Canada and about Residential Schools and their legacy. Written by: Leslie Anne St Amour, a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation While most newcomers to Canada [...]
Public libraries in Canada offer much more than just books to borrow. They are a space where community members can learn new skills to prepare for the Canadian job market, access important resources, and share a love of reading. For newcomers to Canada, libraries are not only a rich source [...]
For kids, starting a new school is often one of the most stressful parts of moving. Transitioning schools in a new country can be even more tricky. While this can be a difficult phase for kids and teens, you can help make it easier with good preparation, communication, and a [...]
This is the 1st of our 4-part series on Indigenous cultures and issues in Canada. You can read about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and about Residential Schools and their legacy. Written by: Leslie Anne St Amour, a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation Long before [...]
From an interview with Nilson Junior, Senior Growth Marketing Manager, RBC Ventures. Nilson Junior is Senior Growth Marketing Manager with Ownr, an RBC Venture dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in Canada start, manage, and grow their business. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing from the [...]
Last updated: March 28, 2022 The Canadian government is regularly revising travel restrictions for people entering the country, based on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of October 2022, all COVID-19 related travel restrictions, including vaccination requirements, COVID-19 testing, quarantine requirements, and masking advisories have been removed. All [...]
If you’ve been approved as a Permanent Resident (PR) in Canada but due to COVID-19 restrictions, you haven’t been able to start your new life, the good news is that as of June 21, 2021, individuals approved for Permanent Residency may now enter Canada. Some travel restrictions to Canada are [...]
From an interview with Christopher Gonsalvez, Senior Manager, Global Procurement, RBC Ventures. Christopher (Chris) Gonsalvez is a procurement expert. He worked for major corporations in the consumer packaged goods industry, buying everything from diaper material to labels, adhesives to aerosol cans. Now as Senior Global procurement manager at RBC, Chris [...]