By Kern Carter, Writer and Co-Chair of the Inclusion and Diversity Council, RBC Ventures This is the first of a four-part series. Read our second article and get PK's light soup recipe here: From Ghana with love: How food brings people to the table. Every February, during Black History Month, [...]
Many newcomers from around the world come to Canada temporarily to work. There are many advantages to working in Canada, including the opportunity to be part of a global workforce, earn a higher income, and experience life in Canada. Moreover, gaining Canadian work experience also makes it easier for you [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, strong English language skills will be key to your ability to thrive in your new home country. In most provinces, except Quebec and New Brunswick, English is the primary language and you’ll need at least intermediate proficiency to be able to adapt to the [...]
While Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers each year, a vast majority of newcomers settle in larger cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. While smaller cities and towns in Canada may not offer a bustling, metropolitan lifestyle, there are many advantages of settling down in these regions, including a [...]
Information: Starting October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 travel requirements, including mandatory use of ArriveCAN, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers entering Canada by land, air or sea. Travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International, and Montreal-Trudeau Airports can still use the optional [...]
From an interview with Hsiao-Yuan (Angel) Sun. Hsiao-Yuan Sun (Angel) describes herself as Taiwanese, born in Korea, and raised in China. She studied at a British international school, an American international school, and a Canadian international school where she learned about Canada. In 2018, ten days before the start of [...]
Each year, thousands of people move to Canada from the United States of America (U.S.) to work, study, or settle down permanently. In this resource, we look at some of the reasons Canada is an attractive destination, both for U.S. citizens and temporary U.S. residents on [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour As a newcomer to Canada, finding a job in your field is a key milestone in your journey. The job market in Canada may be different from what you’re used to back home, and for many newcomers, the job search process can [...]
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province in Canada, made up of two areas: the larger mainland region of Labrador and the island region of Newfoundland. As the name ‘Newfoundland’ suggests, the region was the first landing point for many European and Viking explorers who were drawn to the land’s [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, finding a job in your field will be one of the key steps to settling down. Many newcomers, including individuals who have several years of work experience in their field, find they need to bridge certain skill gaps before they can find a suitable [...]
As the only officially bilingual province in Canada, New Brunswick attracts both Anglophone and Francophone newcomers from across the world. It is also home to several Indigenous communities, making it truly diverse and multicultural. If you’re planning to settle in New Brunswick, the province periodically invites newcomers with the skills [...]
The Atlantic province of Nova Scotia is a popular choice for newcomers looking to move to Canada. Halifax, the capital city, accounts for nearly 85 per cent of all jobs in Nova Scotia. Overall, newcomers make up over six per cent of Nova Scotia’s population and a vast majority [...]