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Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada

December 10, 2023 admin banking in canada, cellphone plan, designated learning institution, dli, housing, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, International student, study, study in Canada, study permit, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this country. Many international students come to this country with the intention of staying in Canada long-term. […]

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Housing Accelerator Fund: New housing in 10 Canadian cities

December 5, 2023 admin Canada, housing, provinces, settle in canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:54 +0000

In March 2023, the government launched the $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund to help fast-track the creation of at least 100,000 new homes across Canada. The Fund is already delivering results – and on its current trajectory, is expected to exceed 100,000 new homes. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Over the next […]

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The 20 most livable cities in Canada for newcomers

December 3, 2023 admin Canada, canada employment rate, healthcare, housing, provinces, settle in canada, settlement, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000

The Globe and Mail recently released a study ranking the most desirable cities for newcomers in Canada. The Globe examined how easy it was to integrate into the community, access to basic amenities and affordable housing. The ranking was meant for individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years. Discover if You […]

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The most (and least) expensive cities for renters in Canada

November 29, 2023 admin Canada, housing, provinces, provincial immigration, rent in canada, settle, settle in canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:14 +0000

The November 2023 Rentals.ca Rent Report was recently released, examining the average rent for 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms in 35 cities across Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The report explains that rent in Canada has increased by $175 in the past six months, and for the sixth month in a […]

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Fall Economic Statement highlights strategy to increase the supply of affordable housing in Canada

November 23, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, housing, immigrate to canada, immigration levels plan, IRCC, ita

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:44 +0000

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the Fall Economic Statement for 2023 on November 21. The Statement acts as an update to the progress of Canada’s economic plan since the release of Budget 2023. It also builds on plans already in motion to reflect the current state of the economy. For example, the Statement acknowledges […]

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How IRCC plans to support communities

November 22, 2023 admin Canada, healthcare, housing, IRCC, marc miller, rural and northern immigration pilot, settle, settle in canada, settlement services

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:04 +0000

On October 31st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to improve Canada’s immigration system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consulted with stakeholders and the public throughout the year to help guide reforms and build a stronger immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration IRCC has been incorporating this feedback to […]

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More rental homes are going to be built in Toronto, says Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister

November 21, 2023 admin canada immgration, Express Entry, housing, immigration levels plan 2024-2026, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, life in canada, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:14 +0000

Last week, as the latest step towards addressing the country’s housing crisis, Canada’s Department of Finance announced a new federal investment of $1.2 billion to building new rental homes in Toronto. This money will be “provided as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative [RCFI]” and spread between “seven new projects in […]

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Finding accommodation and housing in Canada: A guide for international students

November 7, 2023 admin housing, International student, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:16:05 +0000

The number of internationals students in Canada has increased in recent years and the demand for student housing has never been greater. Discover your options to study in Canada In 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed a record of 551,405 international students from 184 countries. In addition, as of the end of 2022, […]

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Support for immigration in Canada has dropped since last year

October 31, 2023 admin Canada, housing, immigration levels plan, IRCC, marc miller, permanent residents, Population

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:00:16 +0000

The Environics Institute, a Canadian research agency that conducts public opinion surveys and collects data on government, social and economic issues, has released its annual study on Canadian public opinion on immigration. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The report found that over the past year, Canadians have become pessimistic about the direction of […]

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How do people in Canada spend their money?

October 23, 2023 admin Canada, covid-19, housing, provinces

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Statistics Canada recently released its survey on household spending—the annual report on how much Canadian households spend on goods and services in the country—for the year 2021. The report provides a view of what households in Canada were spending their money on, and how much of their income was spent on allocated to each spending […]

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