As a newcomer, networking can be your gateway to the Canadian job market. It gives you an opportunity to understand the employment landscape, plan your career path based on insights from other professionals, and identify mentors who can guide you and offer moral support during [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered our way of life. Over the last year, following public health and social distancing protocols has become the norm. However, with increased vaccination and reduced case loads, a return to normal is on the horizon. Schools in Canada are no different. With the start [...]
Newcomers to Canada already face an uphill task of adjusting to their new life and starting a career in Canada. However, Canada's hidden job market makes finding a job even more challenging. The only way to tap into this hidden job market and learn about job opportunities that aren't [...]
Moving to a new country like Canada is an exciting prospect. And there are many important areas you’ll focus on when settling into a new country. Finding employment, housing, health coverage and building your finances can take precedence. But once you’re settled in Canada, it’s also important to protect yourself [...]
Your professional network will be one of your most valuable assets in the Canadian job market. Whether you’re trying to land your first job or are looking for a mentor, your network can play an important role in helping you achieve professional success in Canada. As a newcomer to Canada, [...]
Starting a new career in Canada can be overwhelming for newcomers. Even if you’ve arrived in Canada with previous work experience, the way to approach the job market here may be different from your home country. As you start to familiarize yourself with the professional culture in Canada, you [...]
Public libraries in Canada offer much more than just books to borrow. They are a space where community members can learn new skills to prepare for the Canadian job market, access important resources, and share a love of reading. For newcomers to Canada, libraries are not only a rich source [...]
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 [...]