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Preparing to move to Canada as an international student

Watch the WebinarDuration: 1 HourIn early October, the Canadian government amended travel restrictions for international students allowing all new and returning international students to enter Canada if their Designated Learning Institution (DLI) has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan in place. In addition to staying up-to-date on the latest news [...]

CareerDec 16, 2020

How to research and negotiate your salary: Tips and strategies

For newcomers in Canada, the initial phase of the job search can be very stressful. Once you successfully navigate the stages of creating a resume, cover letter, and nailing the interview, you’re only a couple of steps away from securing a job offer. An important aspect of accepting the job [...]

Top 10 winter activities to explore in Canada

As a newcomer in Canada, you’ve probably researched, read, and heard stories about Canadian winters – which, in their signature style, are known to be long and very chilly. The cold and dark weather can be very depressing and even trigger homesickness. Staying indoors without much physical activity is one [...]

Holiday recipes from Arrive: Apple-Cranberry Cake

From an interview with Clemence (Clem) Leveau-Vallier.   Clem arrived in Canada in 2012 with her husband. She has worked in a variety of marketing roles in both large corporations and start-ups, both B2B and B2C. She leads Arrive’s marketing team and is passionate about helping other newcomers find success [...]

Choosing between cable TV and streaming services in Canada

Cost, convenience and choice – it’s what’s driving a record number of Canadians to adopt subscription services, and in the process, cut the cable TV cord and change up their shopping habits. Streaming services let you watch video on-demand and with most providers permitting two or more simultaneous streams with [...]

A newcomer’s guide to the holiday season in Canada

With the cold weather, snow-covered trees, and festive lights all around, Canada seems like a magical place during the holiday season. Many Canadians get in the holiday mood right after Halloween by decorating their homes with Christmas trees, various festive ornaments, oversized stockings on the fireplace mantel, and festive figures [...]

CareerDec 4, 2020

Finding a job in Canada: Do’s and don’ts from a tech recruiter

From an interview with Paula Prado.   Originally from Brazil, Paula Prado is a tech recruiter specializing in cybersecurity. In 2018, she and her husband came to Canada by way of the U.S. They had been to Canada on vacation and knew that Canadians were nice, friendly, and there seemed [...]

Holiday recipes from Arrive: Cheese Fondue

From an interview with Quentin Verlé.   Passionate about art, music, and graphic design, Quentin is originally from Belgium. He moved to Canada in 2012 on a working holiday visa in search of new career opportunities and eventually ended up staying here and making Canada home. At Arrive, Quentin takes [...]

How to prepare for your first winter in Canada

Canada is often referred to as the great white north, and with good reason – the winters are snowy and cold. Temperatures in some cities could drop as low as -30 or -40 degrees Celsius. But don’t let this scare you. Know that life goes on as usual, even [...]

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