Starting a family is an exciting time in your life. As a newcomer in Canada, it can be daunting to embark on this major life change without your family and friends nearby. However, learning what to expect through your pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood in Canada can help prepare you [...]
When planning your move to Canada, choosing a province or city to settle in is an important decision. In addition to comparing the quality of life and cost of living in various provinces, most newcomers also explore the job market to determine where their skills and experience are most [...]
Moving to Canada to restart your life isn’t easy, especially if you have children. In addition to your own transition, you also need to figure out how to best prepare your kids for the new life ahead. As newcomer parents, you’ll need to help your children adapt to their new [...]
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 [...]
Northern Canada comprises three territories: Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. Although these cover large expanses of land, each has a relatively small population compared to the other Canadian provinces. To meet their labour markets’ growing demands, these territories welcome newcomers with skills required for jobs in both traditional and emerging [...]
The maritime province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada with the largest potential for growth. Many newcomers are attracted to PEI, thanks to its scenic beaches and the promise of a small-town lifestyle, coupled with the low cost of living and ample career opportunities. Over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]