As the only primarily French-speaking province in Canada, Quebec is culturally distinct from other provinces and territories. For many Francophone newcomers, settling in Quebec is an obvious choice and the province welcomes between 30,000 and 50,000 newcomers each year. The provincial government invites newcomers with the skills and experience [...]
If you’re planning to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, you must meet several eligibility requirements to qualify. In addition to demonstrating foreign work experience and proficiency in English or French, you may also need to prove that you have enough money to settle in Canada. Newcomers [...]
Canada faces a significant shortage of caregivers and the government is making active efforts to encourage foreign residents with the skills and experience necessary for caregiving jobs to move to Canada permanently. Caregiving is a noble profession and there’s no shortage of available opportunities in child care, senior [...]
From an interview with Zhenya Fedorenko Zhenya left Ukraine in March 2022, shortly after the war began, with a plan to move to Canada with her two young daughters. They were among the first Ukrainians to arrive in Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. Because [...]
When moving to Canada, being able to communicate in the languages that are commonly spoken in your new country is essential. Canada has two official languages—English and French. English is widely spoken in most parts of the country, except Quebec, where French is the primary language, and parts of New [...]
You may have plans to buy your own home in Canada after initially renting accommodation for a few years. Although homeownership is the ultimate goal for many newcomers, the ever-increasing cost of purchasing property in Canada has made many of the country’s newer residents defer their dream of buying [...]
For foreign tradespeople planning to move to Canada permanently, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under Express Entry is an attractive immigration program. The FSTP’s high intake targets, ease of application, and quick processing times make it attractive to newcomers with trade experience across the world. However, applying for [...]
From an interview with Bermet Nurkamilova At the age of 18, Bermet Nurkamilova followed her dream to live abroad by moving to Canada as an international student. Her first year in college was a huge adjustment as she faced culture shock and homesickness. Although tempted to return home, [...]
Physicians and surgeons are integral to Canada’s healthcare system. The country faces a shortage of trained doctors across many areas of medical expertise, and consequently, the demand for foreign-trained doctors has never been higher. Whether you recently completed your medical education abroad or have several years of experience as [...]
Before you start your new life in Canada, it’s important to wrap up essential things in your home country so you don’t have to worry about them later. Whether it’s disposing of personal belongings or consolidating your finances, some tasks can take weeks or months to complete while others [...]
For newcomers who are considering moving to Canada permanently, the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under Express Entry is often the most popular immigration program to explore. The FSW program’s high intake targets, ease of application, and quick processing times are only a few of the factors that make it [...]
Each year, hundreds of thousands of newcomers move to Canada intending to settle here permanently. Some apply for permanent residence (PR) directly, while others come to Canada through temporary pathways, such as on work permits or study permits and then later qualify for PR. Getting permanent residence is your [...]