From an interview with Mehmet Akgul. Mehmet Akgul completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Istanbul, Turkey. He remembers taking a twelve hour bus ride from the city to visit his parents in his hometown of Konya. In 2017, Mehmet took a twelve hour flight [...]
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 newcomers [...]
When moving to a new country, your finances are an important part of setting in. Most newcomers start off with opening a savings and a chequing account at a bank of their choice and then graduate to other investment and credit products. As you settle in, you’ll have to make [...]
Canada’s financial ecosystem is made up of banks, credit unions, trusts, and other financial and insurance companies and it is considered to be one of the most sound and safest in the world. According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2019, published by the World Economic Forum, Canada ranked 9th [...]
Navigating financial and investment products in a new country can be complicated, especially if you don’t have a background in finance. As a newcomer in Canada, having someone who understands the newcomer experience, and whom you can rely on for sound financial advice is important. In most cases, a professional [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
Having a credit rating or a credit score is essential for life in Canada. A good credit score can ensure you qualify for better interest rates on mortgages and other loans down the line. To get started with building your credit history, having and using a credit card is [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
From an interview with Neha Khandelwal, Senior Manager, QE Strategy, RBC. Before coming to Canada, Neha worked as an IT professional in India and the U.K. She has fifteen years of experience in Quality Engineering (QE) and Enterprise Consulting and has worked across various industries including insurance and banking. Neha [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
Financial literacy is an essential life skill. The financial ecosystem in Canada may be different from your home country. As a newcomer settling in, you may have to learn a few things specific to Canadian finances such as building credit, investing, and saving options available in Canada. Financial literacy is [...]