Moving to Canada to study can unlock exciting new opportunities for international students. For many, it’s also their first time living in a new country and taking responsibility for their finances. If you’ve been accepted to a Canadian designated learning institution, the next step on your agenda is [...]
Newcomers play a huge role in Canada’s continued economic success. In fact, Canada relies on immigration programs to attract foreign talent and bridge gaps in the local labour market. Over the last few years, the government has introduced several new immigration programs, including Provincial Nominee Programs and the Rural [...]
While planning your move to Canada, one of the first steps is to apply to an immigration program. Whether you’re planning to come to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) or temporary resident, such as on a study permit or work permit, the application process can be quite complex and [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Each year, hundreds of thousands of newcomers move to Canada to study, work, or settle permanently. The Canadian economy relies on the wealth of skills and experience that newcomers bring, and this is reflected in the immigration targets and policies set by [...]
When you apply for immigration to Canada, you’ll be asked to submit several documents to support the information you include in your application. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses these documents to verify your details and determine whether your application should be accepted. If you’re applying for permanent [...]
Canada has a long history of welcoming refugees forced to flee their countries and seek protection elsewhere. Often, refugees have been stripped of their basic human rights and lived in fear of violence and persecution because of their identity, beliefs, religion, or ongoing wars in their home country. Canada’s refugee [...]
Many newcomers from around the world come to Canada temporarily to work. There are many advantages to working in Canada, including the opportunity to be part of a global workforce, earn a higher income, and experience life in Canada. Moreover, gaining Canadian work experience also makes it easier for you [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, strong English language skills will be key to your ability to thrive in your new home country. In most provinces, except Quebec and New Brunswick, English is the primary language and you’ll need at least intermediate proficiency to be able to adapt to the [...]
While Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers each year, a vast majority of newcomers settle in larger cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. While smaller cities and towns in Canada may not offer a bustling, metropolitan lifestyle, there are many advantages of settling down in these regions, including a [...]
Information: Starting October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 travel requirements, including mandatory use of ArriveCAN, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers entering Canada by land, air or sea. Travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International, and Montreal-Trudeau Airports can still use the optional [...]
Each year, thousands of people move to Canada from the United States of America (U.S.) to work, study, or settle down permanently. In this resource, we look at some of the reasons Canada is an attractive destination, both for U.S. citizens and temporary U.S. residents on [...]
Many international students choose to stay and work in Canada after completing their undergraduate or graduate programs. This is a great way to gain professional experience in the global workforce and makes it easier to apply for permanent residence (PR), if you wish to settle in Canada permanently. To [...]