Canada is known for its world-class education and its publicly funded health care system. However, international students aren’t automatically eligible for free universal health care in every province and territory. Here’s what you need to know about health care coverage as an international student in Canada. In this article: [...]
Canada is known for its cultural diversity and, as an international student, classroom interactions may be your first experience with people from very different backgrounds and cultures. Many international students experience some degree of culture shock in their first few months in Canada. Even though most Canadians are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Each year, hundreds of thousands of international students come to Canada to build a better future for themselves. Whether it’s the world-class education that draws you, or you plan to stay and work in Canada and use education as a pathway to permanent residency, achieving success as a student [...]
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 [...]
Canada is home to some of the best schools and universities. Many students globally view studying in Canada as an opportunity to gain world-class education at an economical cost in comparison to countries like the United States, United Kingdom or Australia. Being part of a growing [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: Approximately an hour. Many newcomers have had to put their dreams on hold, pausing plans to immigrate to Canada due to international travel restrictions. But those restrictions are changing. Now is a great time to prepare and kickstart your move to Canada. And it’s [...]
Last updated: March 28, 2022 Canada is one of the world’s leading study destinations, due to its high quality of education, diverse culture, and overall quality of life. Each year, the country welcomes thousands of international students and sets them on a path to academic and personal success. Whether [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]