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How to buy your first home in Canada

Newcomers often dream of buying a home in Canada someday. Property purchase requires a large financial commitment and the willingness to take on the responsibilities of a homeowner. In Mortgages 101: How to finance your first home in Canada, we outlined the details of financing your first home. In [...]

HousingJul 3, 2024

Types of Housing in Canada

So, you’re looking for a home in Canada? Finding a place to call home is one of the first items to check off your to-do list as a newcomer. Luckily, Canada has a large variety of housing options. Your ultimate choice will depend on your budget, your location, and [...]

How to get a driver’s licence in Alberta

Driving in Canada can be a great way to get to know a new country. After all, there’s plenty of beautiful scenery to take in, from coast-to-coast. In order to legally drive in Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence that is authorized by your local province or territory. For [...]

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) suburbs guide for newcomers

As Canada’s most populous metropolitan area, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is an obvious choice for newcomers who settle in Canada. It’s not only a hub for business and finance, but the GTA is home to communities from around-the-world. In fact, Toronto and its surrounding areas are known for [...]

FinanceNov 9, 2023

Common scams that newcomers to Canada should know about

When newcomers move to Canada, it usually takes them a few months to settle in and figure out the local way of life. Many are unaware of standard government processes or authentic ways of sharing their banking or personal information with organizations, making them easy targets for various frauds [...]

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Popular holiday markets and winter festivals in Canada

The holiday season is a time to spend with friends and family, enjoy winter activities, and relish good food. Winter festivals and Christmas/winter markets are a popular attraction in Canada during the holidays. Most markets open in November and run through December, providing a huge window for you and [...]

ImmigrationOct 23, 2023

Canadian immigration streams for Ukrainians: PR pathway and CUAET

Читайте цю статтю українською нижче Canada is home to over 1.4 million Ukrainians—the second largest population of Ukrainians outside of their own country. In light of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Canada is extending its support to impacted Ukrainians and their families in Canada and abroad. Although applications under [...]

ImmigrationAug 30, 2023

How to move to Canada from Hong Kong

Residents of Hong Kong have a variety of immigration options they can leverage to move to Canada. Whether you intend to move to Canada permanently or temporarily to work or study, there are likely some immigration programs you qualify for. In addition to the traditional routes, the Government [...]

CareerMay 4, 2023

Most in-demand jobs in Quebec for newcomers

As the only primarily French-speaking province in Canada, Quebec is culturally distinct from other provinces and territories. For many Francophone newcomers, settling in Quebec is an obvious choice and the province welcomes between 30,000 and 50,000 newcomers each year. The provincial government invites newcomers with the skills and experience [...]

FinanceMar 22, 2023

Canadian tax changes newcomers should know about in 2023

As a newcomer to Canada, it’s important you’re aware of Canadian taxation rules to file your tax returns accurately and take advantage of benefits and credits you’re entitled to. The Government of Canada introduced several new tax measures and modified some existing guidelines which you should know about for [...]

FinanceStudyingDec 25, 2022

Scholarship opportunities for international students in Canada

Pursuing a university or college education in Canada can open many career doors, but unfortunately tuition usually doesn’t come cheap. Tuition fees alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year, depending on your school and program of choice. In addition, international students in Canada spend anywhere between [...]

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Arrive is operated by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the largest bank in Canada* and one of the most reputed banks in the world, employing 80,000 people worldwide. In collaboration with RBC, Arrive is dedicated to helping newcomers achieve their life, career, and financial goals in Canada.

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