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CMHC looks back at the Canadian housing market in 2023 and what to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:07 +0000

In late December last year, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) published a retrospective of its housing reports throughout 2023, including what Canadians may be able to expect in 2024. This is a report that could be vital for newcomers to Canada, who are among the Canadian residents most affected by the national housing […]

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Festivals and fun to help get through your first winter in Canada

January 21, 2024 admin British Columbia, immigrate to canada, life in canada, Ontario, Quebec

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Canadian winters are famous for frigid temperatures, snowstorms, slush, and ice and this can be daunting for prospective newcomers to Canada. While there’s no escaping that the weather is harsh for several months of the year in much of the country (Vancouver and the surrounding area is somewhat more temperate, although rainy), some Canadians and […]

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What you need to know before moving to New Brunswick

January 16, 2024 admin immigrate to canada, life in canada, New Brunswick, new brunswick immigration, newcomers in canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:28 +0000

New Brunswick is one of Canada’s three maritime provinces, and the only officially bilingual province in the country (recognising both English and French). Located on the Canada’s east coast, the province is often noted for its natural beauty, and rich culture. Like many other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick experiences four seasons throughout the year—however […]

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New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024

January 14, 2024 admin canada employment, cost of living in canada, life in canada, study in Canada, study permit, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:48 +0000

Throughout this year, Canadian newcomers can expect to see several new regulations and laws implemented at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. These changes, ranging from employment and taxes to international student tuition, are likely to impact international students, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents across this country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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Three Canadian cities ranked among the most liveable in the world

December 14, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, life in canada, multiculturalism, Ontario, Toronto

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:57 +0000

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)—a part of the Economist Group—has recently published their Global Liveability Index scores for the year 2023. Among the top 10 most liveable cities were three Canadian ones—with Canada boasting more spots in the top 10 than any other country. Specifically, these were: Vancouver in fifth place, Calgary in seventh place […]

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Five winter safety tips for newcomers to Canada

December 12, 2023 admin canada immigration, canada permanent residence, Express Entry, life in canada, permanent residents, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:30:48 +0000

As many newcomers to Canada arrive here from countries with warmer weather patterns than we see in this country, this article will prepare newcomers with five essential tips and tricks to stay safe during the cold winter months. Canada’s winters are a fun time for many newcomers to Canada, as it is often an opportunity […]

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Experts are telling Canadian residents to expect warmer winters in some parts of the country this year

December 9, 2023 admin alberta immigration, british columbia immigration, Canada, immigrate to ontario, life in canada, manitoba immigration, new brunswick immigration, newfoundland immigration, nova scotia immigration, pei immigration, provinces, provincial immigration, quebec immigration, saskatchewan immigration

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:00:10 +0000

Meteorologists say that a warm weather phenomenon, known as El Nino, is expected to have a varying impact on temperatures and weather patterns around Canada this winter. El Nino is a weather pattern that causes “warm water [to be] pushed back east, toward the west coast of the Americas”. This is according to the United […]

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Five things to do in your first week as a permanent resident or foreign worker in Canada

December 7, 2023 admin banking in canada, canada immigration levels, canada permanent residence, cellphone plan, Express Entry, healthcare, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, life in canada, PNP

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

For all new permanent residents or foreign workers arriving in Canada, the following represents five steps that these newcomers must take in their first week after arriving in this country. While it is important to look toward the future as a recent newcomer to Canada, it is equally as important to ensure you take the […]

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What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter?

December 2, 2023 admin canada express entry, canada immgration, canada permanent residence, IRCC, life in canada, PNP, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:30:19 +0000

This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is unlikely that they will be familiar with how schools in this […]

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