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COVID-19 Daily Life in Canada Finance StudyingJul 30, 2021

Moving to Canada as an international student during COVID: What to prepare

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 [...]

Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationJul 27, 2021

How to get your expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) extended

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 [...]

Career Daily Life in Canada FinanceJul 23, 2021

Taking a global procurement approach to Permanent Residence in Canada

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 [...]

Daily Life in CanadaJul 20, 2021

Waste management: Things newcomers should know about recycling and disposal in Canada

As a newcomer to Canada, there are many things you’ll need to get used to in your new country. While it’s not the most interesting topic, learning how to legally dispose of household waste is sometimes very different from what you have been accustomed to in your native country. Canadian [...]

Daily Life in Canada HousingJul 14, 2021

What it really means to own a home in Canada

Purchasing your first home is a big step, so it’s important to learn as much as possible about homeownership before you start your search. There are numerous advantages to owning a property, but there are also many responsibilities and extra costs that come with the purchase. Here’s a breakdown [...]

COVID-19 Daily Life in Canada ImmigrationJul 9, 2021

How changes to Canada’s border restrictions affect new arrivals

Last updated: November 30, 2022 With an increasing number of people being vaccinated against COVID-19, the Canadian government has been easing travel restrictions and quarantining requirements for travellers entering the country. Note Effective October 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 related travel restrictions, including [...]

Daily Life in Canada StudyingJul 9, 2021

Adapting to Life in Canada: Culture and Goals

From an interview with Yenyu Lai. After graduating from university in Taiwan with a major in music, Yenyu Lai went into the music industry as a recording engineer and composed music for television and commercials. The post-production field was highly stressful, so after several years, she took the opportunity to [...]

Daily Life in CanadaJun 30, 2021

Canada Day: 5 newcomers share their wishes for newcomers moving to Canada

July 1st is Canada Day. Each year on this day there are celebrations and festivities in communities all across the country. However, with the tragic revelations of unmarked graves found at former Residential Schools in Saskatchewan and B.C., this Canada Day will be a more contemplative event for many Canadians. [...]

Daily Life in Canada Family StudyingJun 29, 2021

How to choose the right Canadian school for your kids

Canada is home to many excellent schools for children of all ages. From public schools to private academies, religious schools, and French immersion, there are plenty of options to choose from. In Canada, most children start kindergarten at the age of four or five, and school becomes mandatory as of [...]

Daily Life in CanadaJun 21, 2021

A newcomer’s journey to understanding Indigenous culture in Canada

From an interview with Anne Stoll. Anne Stoll and her husband came to Canada from France in 2014 on a working holiday visa. As students they had done a significant amount of travelling. This informed their decision when it came to moving to another country. What led them to [...]

Career Daily Life in Canada FinanceJun 4, 2021

Making Canada your new home starts long before you arrive

From an interview with Prince John, Commercial Account Manager. Prince John came to Canada in 2018 from Chennai, India. Things were going very well in his career back home. He was assistant VP at a major bank—everything was set up. But the question of where he saw his kids growing up [...]

Daily Life in Canada StudyingMay 21, 2021

Moving to Canada from China: Embrace the unknown

From an interview with Xiaolun (Lucy) Zhang. Xiaolun (Lucy) Zhang came to Canada with her mother to visit a family friend in Vancouver in 2011, and that friend suggested Xiaolun should come to Vancouver to study. When they returned to Beijing, Xiaolun and her parents began researching international studies [...]