Technology is a growing sector in Canada, driving employment and innovation. With approximately 37,000 companies and $160 billion CAD in revenue, the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) terms the IT industry as the engine of growth and people often refer to Toronto, one of the IT hubs of Canada, [...]
Canada has specific immigration programs designed to enable individuals with different skills, education, and work experience to settle in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy. For those intending to move to Canada as a permanent resident (PR), the permanent residence programs managed through the Express Entry system are the [...]
The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes impacting global travel and immigration. In efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian government has released temporary policies including travel bans, exemptions, and processing restrictions in order to decrease the number of travellers arriving in Canada. While each individual’s [...]
The Express Entry program is one of the most sought after and popular ways to immigrate to Canada, mainly due to its simplicity and quick processing timelines. Express Entry is ideal for skilled individuals who want to settle in Canada permanently. Here are 5 steps to apply for PR through [...]
Leaving behind your family and friends, packing up and moving your entire life from a place where you lived for a majority of your life to a new country where you barely know anyone is a journey filled with courage and emotions. As you decide to start version 2.0 of [...]
The pre-arrival phase for most newcomers to Canada is bittersweet. On the one hand, there is the excitement and joy of achieving your dream of moving to a new country while, on the other hand, the sadness of leaving behind your friends and family slowly begins to creep in. Newcomers [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: 30 minutes Reaching your personal and professional goals in Canada takes planning, preparation and hard work. The first step is to set your goals right and break them down into manageable short-term, medium-term and long-term goals. Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) [...]
One of the top reasons newcomers choose Canada as their new home is access to a publicly-funded universal healthcare system. In each Canadian province, a portion of the taxes paid by citizens and residents is utilized by the provincial government to administer health services. This enables eligible individuals to receive [...]
You are not alone. Every year several hundred thousand students arrive in Canada with hopes and dreams of graduating from some of the internationally acclaimed schools and universities located in various Canadian provinces. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) highlighted that in 2018, more than 721,000 international students [...]