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How to get your credentials assessed for moving to Canada

Last updated: April 26, 2022 In February 2022, Canada announced an increase in annual immigration targets and is set to welcome approximately 1.32 million newcomers between 2022 and 2024 through various immigration streams. If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada as a permanent resident or a student, there has [...]

How to apply for Canadian citizenship

Many immigrants who move to Canada as permanent residents, students, temporary foreign workers, or refugees eventually become citizens. Canada has one of the highest immigrant citizenship rates among major Western countries.  As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about becoming a Canadian citizen. In this article, we’ll explore [...]

CareerJan 8, 2021

Changing countries and careers: writing a new chapter in Canada

From an interview with Nerissa Fernandes.   Before coming to Canada from India in 2018, Nerissa had a successful career in business research and strategy consulting. She built and led a team while working with global clients in the eLearning, pharmaceutical, medtech, biotech, retail, and telecom industries. She also wrote [...]

Moving to Canada twice: A newcomer comeback story

From an interview with Hector F.   Hector was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. When he was only seven years old, three of his older half brothers emigrated with their father to Canada. Hector always dreamed of one day joining his brothers here. In 2013, it happened. One [...]

CareerOct 23, 2020

Landing a job in Canada before landing in Canada: Preparation and patience pay off

From an interview with Trinadh Moganti.   Trinadh Moganti is a full stack developer from Hyderabad, India. He holds a bachelor degree in technology, electronics and communication engineering and has over six years of experience developing and hosting applications on cloud infrastructure. Trinadh began his job search months before moving [...]

An international student’s guide to permanent residency in Canada

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, in 2019, there were approximately 642,000 international students in Canada, demonstrating the country’s position among the most desirable places to study internationally. The opportunity to gain world-class education at an economical cost in comparison to countries like [...]

Tips to improve your IELTS score

All newcomers to Canada must demonstrate their language proficiency in at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French) by using one of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved language tests for immigration, work, or study.  What is the IELTS? To demonstrate proficiency in English language, [...]

English language tests in Canada: Everything you should know

Canada has two official languages – English and French. Newcomers to Canada are required to prove their English or French proficiency by taking a language proficiency test approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is to ensure that any newcomer in Canada will be able to communicate and [...]

ImmigrationJun 23, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Yukon for newcomers

There are ten provinces and three territories in Canada offering countless options for newcomers to settle. Each province and territory has something special to offer newcomers, with unique career options, lifestyles, and cultures.  Yukon, or “The Yukon,” as locals call it, is one of three territories located in Canada’s North. [...]

ImmigrationJun 22, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Nunavut for newcomers

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, so it is no surprise that it is home to all kinds of landscapes, cities, towns, people, and cultures. This great variance from coast to coast means that there are endless opportunities for newcomers, with great new careers and friendly communities for [...]

ImmigrationJun 18, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Saskatchewan for newcomers

At the centre of the Canadian prairies lies the expansive and sunny province of Saskatchewan. This province is known for its agricultural production of wheat and canola, energetic football fans, and friendly rural culture. Saskatchewan is also known as the “Land of the Living Skies,” as its sprawling level landscape [...]

ImmigrationJun 17, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to Quebec for newcomers

The province of Quebec is culturally distinct as the only Canadian province that is primarily French-speaking. Its unique blend of European and Canadian influence has developed along the prosperous St. Lawrence river basin, making Quebec an economically and culturally rich province. Quebecers are intensely proud of their beautiful province [...]

CareerJun 16, 2020

How to get Canadian experience: Tips for newcomers

Canada offers many life and career opportunities for immigrants. A number of immigration programs such as Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, and others, introduced by the Federal government to counterbalance the aging population, have led to a growth of well-educated, experienced, and skilled population in [...]

ImmigrationJun 11, 2020

Provincial spotlight: Introduction to PEI for newcomers

Each province and territory in Canada offers unique employment opportunities, lifestyles, cultures, communities, and access to the stunning and varied natural landscapes. Canada is a large country with many communities, both big and small; if you are only familiar with Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal, you might be interested in seeing [...]

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