Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour If you’re getting ready to start your International Student experience in Canada, you’re probably excited, and understandably, a little nervous. You’ll need to navigate travel and quarantine protocols and adapt to a new country before you even start classes. Don’t worry. Knowing [...]
For kids, starting a new school is often one of the most stressful parts of moving. Transitioning schools in a new country can be even more tricky. While this can be a difficult phase for kids and teens, you can help make it easier with good preparation, communication, and a [...]
This is the 1st of our 4-part series on Indigenous cultures and issues in Canada. You can read about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and about Residential Schools and their legacy. Written by: Leslie Anne St Amour, a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation Long before [...]
From an interview with Nilson Junior, Senior Growth Marketing Manager, RBC Ventures. Nilson Junior is Senior Growth Marketing Manager with Ownr, an RBC Venture dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in Canada start, manage, and grow their business. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing from the [...]
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 [...]