Articles and resources to help plan your finances and prepare for life in Canada.
Owning a home in Canada is a goal many newcomers dream of achieving. Unlike other smaller assets, buying a home or property involves a significant amount of financial investment. As a newcomer, you may have many questions about the process of financing your first home in Canada. In this [...]
While contemplating an education abroad, the cost is one of the first parameters that most international students consider. Post-graduate education in Canada is often deemed world-class and more affordable than the other comparable destinations such as the United States or the United Kingdom – which are some of the [...]
Managing finances, budgeting, and paying school fees are important tasks in every student’s life. As an international student in Canada, one of the things to get you started with your finances is opening a bank account. In this article, we will guide you through the process of opening an account [...]
From an interview with Irma Ufertaite Irma moved to Canada from Lithuania, by way of England, where she spent several years. Along with her Canadian-born husband and their newborn baby, Irma brought a degree in economics and teacher’s qualification. She shares her story of inspiration and motivation and finding [...]
Money and financing are essential to start up and run any business. There are a lot of one-time costs and recurring expenses involved in running a business; having the money to take care of those will fast-track growth and profitability. In our previous article, Newcomer’s guide to starting your [...]
Moving to a new country may involve starting afresh personally, professionally and financially. As you strive to settle in and establish a strong financial foothold in Canada for you and your family, it becomes increasingly important to have financial goals. Previously, we shared an overview of how goal setting [...]
From an interview with Wanzi Silva – Banking Advisor, RBC Meeting Place When Wanzi came to Canada from Sri Lanka in 2017, she was a private investment banker with a four-page long resume and an elevator pitch that went to the top of the CN tower. Now, as an [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. As countries strive to contain the disease and flatten the curve, no matter where you live, social distancing, self-isolation and good hygiene practices are now our new normal. Many [...]
From an interview with Antonietta Andreone, fashion designer Antonietta (Anto) came from Caracas, Venezuela, to join her boyfriend – now husband – Diego, after a four year long, long-distance relationship. As a fashion designer, Anto takes the ideas in her head and brings them to life. Likewise, with her [...]
It’s a challenging time for many Canadian businesses as so many have had to limit their operations or shut down temporarily and downsize their workforce in the wake of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As an employee and a newcomer in Canada, you may qualify for [...]
Newcomers move to Canada with many dreams, aspirations and goals, both personal and professional. For most of them, finding a job is a top priority and getting a job offer is a milestone in the journey of settling successfully in Canada. As important as it is to understand how to [...]
Vivian Odii is an IT professional from Nigeria who set out on a solo journey to conquer her fears and start a new life by embracing the diversity, culture and opportunities that Canada has to offer. With definitive goals, a clear focus on a successful future and new-found friendships to [...]