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Financial goal-setting is an important step in your journey as a newcomer. As you start to plan for the future, investments can be a good way to put your savings to work and grow your wealth. The money you invest can grow significantly over time and provide you with long-term [...]
From an interview with Kudzai Baloyi, Cards advisor, RBC. In his home city of Harare, Zimbabwe, Kudzai Baloyi was the marketing director for the country’s largest pharmaceutical firm. From that vantage point, Kudzai had a clear view of the opportunities and limitations in Zimbabwe for him and his family. He [...]
As you settle into your new life as a newcomer in Canada, your continued financial security should be a top priority. Many newcomers postpone retirement planning, focusing instead on their immediate financial needs. However, government plans like the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) offer tax benefits on contributions so you [...]
Canada has a long history of welcoming refugees forced to flee their countries and seek protection elsewhere. Often, refugees have been stripped of their basic human rights and lived in fear of violence and persecution because of their identity, beliefs, religion, or ongoing wars in their home country. Canada’s refugee [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Located between the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan, Manitoba is a popular choice for many newcomers. The capital city of Winnipeg is culturally rich and offers a plethora of employment opportunities for newcomers from various parts of the world. According to provincial estimates, nearly 170,000 new job opportunities are expected [...]
From an interview with Avantika Sardana. Avantika Sardana was born and raised in New Delhi, India and worked in human capital before she decided to spice things up and take her career to the next level: the managerial level. This meant going back to school to do [...]
Download the printable checklist here. Moving to Canada from another country is no easy task. Whether you plan to settle in Canada permanently or relocate for better career or study options, it takes a lot of time and organization to ensure a smooth transition into life in a new [...]
Ontario is one of the most popular provinces among newcomers. Its cultural diversity, economic prosperity, and ever-growing job market are just some of the reasons newcomers from across the world choose to settle in Ontario. The government of Ontario periodically invites newcomers with the skills and experience to meet the [...]
As a newcomer getting settled in Canada, it’s normal to miss your home country and culture at times. What’s so special about Canada is that it welcomes all cultures and traditions. Regardless of where you are in the country, you’ll always be able to find things that remind you of [...]
Moving to Canada can come with a mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, the idea of starting a new life in this beautiful country can be exciting. On the other hand, it’s natural to miss some aspects of your home country. The good news is Canada is one of [...]
From an interview with Aishwarya Bhavsar, Senior Marketing Manager, MoveSnap, RBC Ventures. When Aishwarya Bhavsar enrolled at university to study engineering in India, she quickly learned two things: An engineering degree wasn’t for her, and she was a natural networker. So she applied her extroversion into organizing events, eventually moving [...]
As you start getting settled in Canada, amidst the excitement of starting a new phase of your life, there may be some times when you miss your home country and culture. One advantage of living in Canada is that it’s a cultural melting pot and you’ll always be able to [...]
From an interview with Amit Chauhun. Amit Chauhun is an account manager/project manager who works at a Toronto advertising agency and handles a large telecom client. In this role he’s had to learn the ins and outs of his client’s vast portfolio of products and services. As a newcomer from [...]
As you start your journey as an international student in Canada, it may take a while to understand how Canadian organizations and government agencies work and contact residents. Scammers and fraudsters often target international students who are still adjusting to their newfound independence and may be unaware of the [...]
Many newcomers choose to move to Canada in the hopes of building a better life for themselves and their families. This quality of life depends not only on the financial and professional opportunities that Canada promises, but also on environmental factors, such as the climate, cleanliness of air and [...]
From an interview with Clem Leveau-Vallier, Head of Marketing, Arrive Clemence (Clem) Leveau-Vallier is Head of Marketing at Arrive and lives in Toronto. She was born in France but spent most of her childhood in the U.S., before returning to France as a teenager. While completing her master’s degree in [...]
From an interview with Viva Zhou. Viva Zhou is from the city of Dalian, China—known as the Hong Kong of the North. She has travelled widely. At the age of 15, she received a scholarship to study in Singapore. Viva then went to the U.S., completing a Bachelor of Arts [...]
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