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A taste of home for Indians in Toronto and the GTA

As a newcomer to Canada, it’s natural to occasionally miss your home country and crave things that remind you of home. One of the advantages of being in a country as diverse as Canada is that, no matter which city you’re in, you can always find a taste of home. [...]

ImmigrationStudyingNov 22, 2021

How to get a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) in Canada

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 [...]

Scams targeting international students in Canada

As you start your journey as an international student in Canada, it may take a while to understand how Canadian organizations and government agencies work and contact residents. Scammers and fraudsters often target international students who are still adjusting to their newfound independence and may be unaware of the [...]

StudyingNov 16, 2021

Top 6 reasons to study in Canada: Advantages for International Students

Canada is one of the most attractive destinations for international students wishing to study abroad. The country is known for its world-class education system and a wide variety of study programs for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students. If you’re exploring the option of studying overseas, the fact that Canada is [...]

Moving to Canada: Culture shock and pleasant surprises

From an interview with Tunji Oyebola-Adeosun, Senior Manager, Enterprise Strategy and Transformation, RBC. Tunji Oyebola-Adeosun is an analytics guy, football fan, and avid chess player. He’s currently Senior Manager, Enterprise Strategy and Transformation at RBC. In Nigeria, Tunji battled recurring bouts of typhoid and malaria until 2017, when he finally [...]

Starting a Business in Canada

Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour As a newcomer, you may be thinking of starting your own business in Canada. Whether you have prior entrepreneurial experience from your home country or are starting afresh in Canada, owning a business has many advantages, both from a profitability and personal [...]

A newcomer’s guide to living sustainably in Canada

Many newcomers choose to move to Canada in the hopes of building a better life for themselves and their families. This quality of life depends not only on the financial and professional opportunities that Canada promises, but also on environmental factors, such as the climate, cleanliness of air and [...]

ImmigrationNov 4, 2021

How to apply for provincial immigration programs in Quebec

Canada offers many opportunities for newcomers to start and build a career, raise a family, and contribute to their local community. For Francophone newcomers, settling in Quebec is a popular choice. The province has a distinct culture as Quebec is primarily French-speaking and is a unique blend of European and [...]

CareerOct 28, 2021

Tips on safely returning to the workplace during COVID-19

Over the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians have worked remotely. With over 81 per cent of Canadians fully vaccinated against COVID-19, employers and companies are slowly reopening workplaces and accepting employees back into the office.  But as a recent newcomer to Canada, you might have mixed [...]

FinanceOct 27, 2021

How to make the most of Canadian cash back apps as a newcomer

As a newcomer in Canada, saving money will be an important priority for you. Whether you’re on a tight budget or setting money aside for a medium-term goal, even small savings on your day-to-day purchases can add up to a substantial amount over time. One way of increasing your savings [...]

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