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Financial Planning Basics for New Canadians – The importance of budgeting and cash flow management

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:00:21 +0000

When you’re new to Canada, getting a handle on your finances may be one of the top items on your to-do list. Creating a budget may be the best place to start. Budgeting might help you see where your money is coming from and where it’s going, which may make it easier to find savings […]

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Helpful advice for newcomers landing in Canada: A post-arrival checklist for newcomers to Canada

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:53:04 +0000

It’s exciting to finally touch down in Canada, one of the most welcoming countries in the world for newcomers. This friendly country holds the promise of new opportunities and adventures ahead. Read on to learn what you can expect and what steps you can take after your arrival. Learn more about TD New to Canada […]

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How Pre-Arrival Services Help Immigrants to Canada Even Before They Arrive

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Credit to Author: Planning for Canada| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:15:18 +0000

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), PfC has benefited more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries since 2007. Today, almost 25% of Canadians are foreign-born immigrants (Census 2021). It’s important that newcomers have access to support and services to […]

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TD Bank Group and Cricket Canada announce new sponsorship

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:13:06 +0000

To support the growth and development of cricket across Canada, TD Bank Group (TD) and Cricket Canada have announced a new sponsorship agreement. Through this sponsorship, TD will be the official bank of Cricket Canada’s national teams and help support Cricket Canada as it works to build Canada’s vibrant cricket-loving community. The TD sponsorship will […]

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Statistics Canada forecasts population growth of 21 million thanks to immigration

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:13:52 +0000

Statistics Canada is projecting that Canada could be home to 63 million people by 2073. Modeling what Statistics Canada refers to as “various projection scenarios”, data for the period of 2023 to 2073 suggests that Canada could be home to anywhere between 47.1 to 87.2 million people in 50 years. Note: Statistics Canada clarifies that […]

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Moving to Canada Soon? A Pre-Arrival Checklist to Help You Prepare

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 17:56:54 +0000

So, you’ve made the decision to move to Canada. Congratulations – it’s a big step you are taking but an exciting one. By being prepared and well-organized in advance you can arrive in Canada feeling more confident. Long before you pack your bags, there are a number of things to consider and many tasks to […]

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What benefits do Canadian tax-filers enjoy?

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Credit to Author: H&R Block| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:53 +0000

Workers and those earning an income in Canada will have until April 30th, 2024 to file their taxes for the 2023 fiscal year. For many recent newcomers and international graduates in Canada, it may be their first time doing so. While filing one’s tax return (also called “doing one’s taxes”) may seem like a disadvantage […]

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Recent policies that may make home ownership more affordable for eligible newcomers to Canada

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:55 +0000

On April 11, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced several new housing affordability measures designed to help first-time buyers and current homeowners. In light of the federal restrictions on foreign home buyers last year (more on that later), newcomers to Canada may be curious if they are eligible for any of the recently […]

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Faster employment growth for new immigrants

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:20 +0000

Statistics Canada’s economic and social report has revealed that, after years of disparity, new immigrants in Canada are now seeing faster employment rate growth than their Canadian-born peers. In addition to this employment growth, new immigrants (aged 25-54) in Canada are now shrinking the employment gap between themselves and their Canadian peers and contributing disproportionately […]

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Building A Resume for Job Hunting in Canada: Useful Tips to Build a Strong Resume

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Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:35:01 +0000

Are you a newcomer to Canada, looking to start your job hunt on a strong note? As you navigate the exciting path of job hunting, one of the important tools you will need is a well-crafted resume. In this article, we’ll explore the key elements of building a strong resume tailored to the Canadian job […]

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