For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system (if you have children), and find [...]
For many newcomers, finding accommodation is one of the most important tasks you need to attend to once you arrive in Canada. Having secure and comfortable long-term accommodation gives you a base to settle as you begin your job search, navigate the school system, and find a home. Accommodation-related costs [...]
Your financial journey as a newcomer in Canada begins with choosing a bank and opening an account. As you settle in, money matters and financial literacy becomes increasingly important. In many countries, owning a joint bank account has a cultural significance. After moving to Canada, some newcomers intend to continue [...]
Canada welcomes immigrants from all over the world, making it a mosaic of different ethnicities and traditions. At the same time, Canada also has its own way of life and a unique culture that newcomers blend into as they settle in and [...]
Canada is an attractive destination for talent from all across the world, not just to find work but also to settle long-term and build a life here. Many candidates have relevant qualifications, compelling track records, and winning personalities. This makes Canada diverse and multicultural, with a competitive job market. If [...]
While preparing to move, one of the priority action items on many newcomers’ to-do lists is to find a job for their new life in Canada. Most accelerate their job search efforts only after they physically move and settle in. However, did you know that you don’t have to [...]
One of the benefits for newcomers moving to Canada is access to publicly funded healthcare, which has a reputation of being world-class. Health care is delivered through each of the country’s provinces and territories and paid for through taxes. As a result, many essential doctor and [...]
There are many steps in the journey to finding employment: preparing a resume and cover letter, identifying relevant opportunities, sending out job applications, going through multiple rounds of interviews, and finally, signing the coveted offer letter. While this process is largely the same globally, certain aspects [...]
Once described as “Manhattan with mountains,” Vancouver, located in British Columbia, is a popular choice for newcomers to Canada. With some of the mildest weather in Canada, postcard-perfect views, and vibrant downtown core, it’s no wonder. Here is what you need to know if you’re planning to settle in [...]
Moving to Canada and finding employment in a new job market is likely to make you nervous or tense. The recent pandemic may have added an extra layer of stress if you’ve had to delay your move due to travel restrictions. While it is normal to feel some anxiety, try [...]
Moving to Edmonton may not seem like the most obvious choice for newcomers starting a new life in Canada. However, there are many reasons why this city should be on your radar. Not only does Edmonton have the largest urban greenbelt in North America, but it’s also known as [...]