Conference Board of Canada summit to explore business immigration in Canada A new summit by the Conference Board of Canada will be discussing why intake to Canada’s federal business immigration program is low and why it’s struggled over the past 40 years. The Entrepreneur & Investor Immigration Summit 2018, to be held on November 27-28, […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 1o, he talks about developing your soft skills after immigrating to Canada, including at simpler, entry-level jobs. Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of small talk […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 9, he emphasizes the importance of networking at industry-specific events. Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of small talk Part 3: Overcoming the fear of rejection […]
Read moreThe conservative case for confidence in Canada’s immigration system From 2008 to 2013, Jason Kenney, currently the leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, then a member of Parliament with the Conservative Party of Canada, served as Canada’s minister of citizenship and immigration. During his time as the head of the federal immigration department, Kenney implemented many […]
Read moreTaking steps towards a bright financial future in Canada If you are new to Canada, you know there is a long list of to-dos to set yourself up for success. For many new Canadians, they start thinking about what they need to do long before they arrive — including establishing their finances. In fact, we […]
Read moreBe prepared for the task of buying a house Despite the ups and downs of the real estate market, home ownership in Canada is a long-term financial goal for most immigrants. But the pride of owning such an asset can sometimes impair your judgment and lead to hasty decisions. It probably took years of saving […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 8, he talks about focusing on companies you want to work for when you’re in job search mode. Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of small talk […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 7, he shares tips on an important financial strategy for success in Canada — building up your credit history. Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of […]
Read moreThe fact that parents may be physically absent from schools does not mean they are disinterested in their children’s academic and professional success. Muhammad Rizwan/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Carl James, York University, Canada and Selom Chapman-Nyaho, York University, Canada There is a persistent perception among public high school administrators and staff that working-class immigrant parents are […]
Read moreIn this new exclusive 10-part webcast series for Canadian Immigrant, Iranian-born Iman Aghay offers his strategies for immigrant success. In Part 6, he talks about building credibility and doing what it takes to succeed in your career. Iman Aghay’s Strategies for Immigrant Success Part 1: Communication is a skill Part 2: Dos and don’ts of small talk Part […]
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