Celebrating newcomers with Welcoming Week in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:22 +0000

From September 8-17, Canada is celebrating #Welcomingweek to encourage Canadians to welcome newcomers and help them settle in their new home. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says welcoming week is an annual event that presents an opportunity to recognize and celebrate newcomers and help everyone feel like they belong in their community, regardless of […]

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Discover Thriving Job Opportunities and Welcoming Communities in Chatham-Kent

Credit to Author: Municipality of Chatham-Kent| Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:04:40 +0000

There are many reasons to choose to learn, earn, and live in Chatham-Kent. Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Chatham-Kent is the second largest municipality and, conveniently located one hour from the U.S. and 2.5 hours to the GTA. CK offers job opportunities, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life in safe […]

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Rising temperatures and rising costs: cost of living in Canada stays high in July

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:29 +0000

Over the summer, Canada has remained expensive for both Canadians and newcomers alike. For newcomers especially, this means spending more time saving and establishing a realistic budget before arriving in Canada, whether it is for work, to study or as a permanent resident. Many key indicators over July show that, while some inflation is slowing, […]

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Canada ranked as 2nd best country in the world

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:49 +0000

According to the 2023 Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, Canada is the second-best in the world overall this year. The move up to second is an improvement from 2022, when Canada was ranked third overall by U.S. News. To formulate these rankings, U.S. News looked at 10 different sub-categories (where they ranked the top […]

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The costs and demand for childcare in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Newcomers arrive to Canada at a younger age than the average Canadian age, meaning they tend to have younger families. This means that access to various and affordable childcare options is important not only for ensuring children are cared for but to spur economic growth and social prosperity. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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Eight cities in Ontario among Canada’s safest

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:00:29 +0000

Rentola, an online platform for tenants and landlords, recently published a report on Canada’s safest cities. According to the study eight of the top ten safest cities in Canada were in Ontario. The study also found that of the top 20 safest cities in Canada, 10 were in Ontario. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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Three ways for newcomers to Canada to save money at the grocery store

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:54:31 +0000

Like many countries around the world, Canada has also experienced rising living costs for most goods and services — including groceries. For obvious reasons, the ability to affordably purchase groceries is key to living a comfortable life in Canada, as it allows for the purchase of everyday essential goods for newcomers and their families. Discover […]

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Simplifying International Money Transfers: Discover the Benefits of TD Global Transfer™ for New Canadians

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:20:20 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, you might need to send money back home occasionally (or on a regular basis) to support loved ones or manage your financial commitments. Global money transfers can help you make these transactions with ease, providing a convenient and secure way to send funds across the world.[1] In this article, we […]

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Getting a phone and internet plan when you move to Canada

Credit to Author: Virgin Plus| Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:01:40 +0000

As a newcomer, one of the first things you’ll do when arriving in Canada is setting up your phone and internet plan. Courtesy of Virgin Plus, this article will outline what to look for from your telecom provider to ensure you gain access to an affordable plan that suits your needs.   Before you make any […]

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How to navigate the rising cost of living in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:55 +0000

As Canada continues to welcome an ever-increasing number of newcomers , inflationary pressures and a rising cost of living continue to raise questions regarding the expenses that newcomers will face when settling in their new home. Fortunately, through a combination of federal and provincial government supports, and resources available to individuals, newcomers to Canada have […]

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