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How do Canadians celebrate Diwali?

November 5, 2023 admin Canada, India, life in canada, multiculturalism, Toronto

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:04 +0000

The 12th of November will mark the start of Diwali—an auspicious festival for over a billion people across the world. Diwali is a (primarily Hindu) festival celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, the importance of new beginnings, and the meaning of honouring one’s ancestors (among many other things). Often called the “festival […]

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Looking for a job in Canada as a newcomer? Questions an employer is not allowed to ask in a job interview

October 19, 2023 admin citizenship, life in canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:33 +0000

It can be an exciting time when you finally land a job interview after you arrive in Canada. This is especially true if you are on a tight budget or have people you need to support financially. This type of situation means newcomers looking for work in Canada are often in a vulnerable position where […]

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Building a Strong Financial Future: Navigating Cash and Investments as a Newcomer to Canada

October 16, 2023 admin banking in canada, finance, life in canada, settle in canada, settlement, sponsor content, T&D

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:45:24 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, you have the opportunity to build a strong financial foundation and make informed decisions about your money. In this article, we’ll discuss important factors like whether to keep funds in cash or invest and how to handle a potential recession. This can help you manage your finances better. Join us […]

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023: A newcomer’s guide to online safety in Canada

October 11, 2023 admin canada immgration, canada safe, canadian immigration news, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, life in canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:15 +0000

This guide provides a step-by-step journey into understanding, recognizing, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats. With October being Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberMonth2023), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is looking to reinforce the importance of cyber security. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This is an especially important topic for newcomers to […]

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Gender wage gap study shows some improvement for immigrant women in Canada

October 8, 2023 admin citizenship, employment, immigrate to canada, jobs, labour force survey, life in canada, statistics canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:00:04 +0000

Statistics Canada has released a new study showing the Gender Wage Gap (GWG) for all women in Canada depending on their citizenship or immigration status. The GWG is the difference in hourly pay between Canadian-born men and women working in similar positions. The study further incorporated immigrant men and women into this wage comparison. To […]

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New poverty report card evaluates quality of life in Canada’s 10 provinces 

October 7, 2023 admin canada employment, canada immgration, canada immigration news, canada skilled worker immigration, canadian immigration news, Express Entry, life in canada, provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000

In their first-ever poverty report cards, Food Banks Canada has graded all provinces and territories on a variety of measures related to poverty reduction and standard of living. There are many factors that contribute to the quality of life experienced by people living in any particular country, province, city or community.  What follows will outline how […]

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Podcasts: The newcomer’s guide to Canada

October 5, 2023 admin Canada, English, immigrate to canada, life in canada, newcomers in canada, settle

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Since their widespread adoption (roughly dating back to 2010), podcasts have exploded onto the worldwide media scene. Today, these audio conversations occupy a central part of most people’s content consumption—with close to a third of Canadians devoting roughly an hour a day to listen to their favourite podcast. Newcomers to Canada are part of this […]

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Canadian immigrants more likely to report a strong sense of belonging in Ontario and Atlantic Canada: Report

October 4, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, immigration, life in canada, Ontario, settle, settlement, statistics canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:53 +0000

Sense of belonging to a country, particularly as an immigrant, has long been a trusted method for measuring “social integration, national identification and feelings of acceptance/feelings that one is ‘at home’ in Canada.” Appropriately, the 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada (StatsCan) provides some insight into the Canadian provinces and territories where […]

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The trends of immigrant employment in Canada

October 2, 2023 admin employment, jobs, labour force, labour market, life in canada, statistics canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:12 +0000

Canada’s workforce is one of the most skilled in the world—due not just to excellent educational institutions within the country, but also because of highly skilled newcomers who arrive to Canada annually and drive growth in the labour force. However, how successful are newcomers at finding employment in Canada, in the short, medium, and long-term? […]

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