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Tools for finding your first home as a newcomer to Canada

April 27, 2023 admin Express Entry, housing, housing in canada, immigration, newcomers, PNP, Quebec, renting in canada, settle, settlement, settling

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:54 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, one of the first things you will need to do is find a place for you and your family to call home. For most people new to Canada, your first home may likely be a rented house or apartment. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada’s housing market […]

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A warm welcome makes all the difference

April 26, 2023 admin atlantic canada, New Brunswick, newcomers, People, Your Stories

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:07:08 +0000

In 2019, my family and I decided to immigrate to Atlantic Canada following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. After weathering many storms throughout our lives and the challenge of being a same-sex family in a less-than-welcoming country, we chose Canada for its open-minded view of immigrants.

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From LinkedIn to TikTok: How newcomers are using social media to succeed in Canada

March 29, 2023 admin canada immigration, Facebook, immigration, instagram, jobs, LinkedIn, newcomer to canada, newcomers, settle, skype, social media, tiktok, Twitter, Youtube, zoom

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:27 +0000

Data from a 2022 survey by CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM) indicates that nearly half (42%) of surveyed “newcomers who have consumed news within the last month cited social media as their go-to news source.” According to the survey, over three-in-ten (31%) Canadian newcomers who use social media use “six or more platforms.” Put simply, […]

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Why do people leave their jobs in Canada?

March 2, 2023 admin Canada, canadian labour laws, economic immigrants, job leavers, job losers, job satisfaction, job security, job vacancies, jobs, layoffs, newcomers, retirement

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:44 +0000

A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that workers in Canada overwhelmingly leave their jobs for reasons other than being laid off, or unsatisfied with their employment. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options Some of the most common reasons for leaving a job included going back to school, retiring, having an illness […]

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How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system

November 11, 2022 admin article position 3, bank, banking in canada, copr, family doctor, finance, health card, healthcare, immigration, newcomers, scotiabank, settle, settlement, sponsor content, study, Work

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:49:12 +0000

There’s a lot to think about when you’re moving to Canada. You have to find a job, a place to live, and figure out where your kids will go to school. You’ll also need a basic understanding of the Canadian healthcare system so that you and your family are properly covered when you arrive. We […]

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The top 5 banking challenges for newcomers — and what to do about them

October 18, 2022 admin article position 3, bank, banking, banking in canada, copr, credit cards, finance, immigration, newcomers, scotiabank, settle, settlement, sponsor content, study, Work

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:56:01 +0000

Moving to a new country is a big undertaking. It’s not surprising that it comes with unique financial challenges. At Scotiabank, it’s important for us to help newcomers get settled — financially and otherwise. So, we conducted a study to better understand the types of financial challenges newcomers face when they move to Canada. What […]

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How to Prepare for Financial Success as a Newcomer to Canada

September 28, 2022 admin article position 3, bank in canada, banking, finance, financial planning, newcomers, scotiabank, settlement, sponsor content, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:46:06 +0000

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are pleased to invite you to sign up to our live webinar on November 2: How to Prepare for Financial Success as a Newcomer to Canada! What will I learn? This upcoming webinar will teach you all about banking in Canada as you plan your arrival. Setting you up for success as […]

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Budget your money for success

August 2, 2022 admin budget your money for success, budgeting, Featured, finances, gokul Jayapal, immigrant, investing, money & business, newcomers

Credit to Author: Gokul Jayapal| Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:30:02 +0000

Living without a budget is like travelling to a destination without a map. While both are possible, you are likely wasting time and gas without a map, and wasting money without a budget. Budget is not a dirty word; it is a rather liberating one. It magnifies the buying power of your hard-earned money, and […]

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Are you a distracted parent? Time to put the phone down

May 3, 2022 admin Are you a distracted parent, family & relationships, Featured, immigrant, newcomers, Parenting, screens

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Tue, 03 May 2022 14:49:18 +0000

Most of us are aware of the danger of distracted driving, especially texting while driving, but not many think about the harm caused by distracted parenting. Distracted parenting can come in many forms — parents may be overwhelmed with stress, work or other issues, but, more and more, parents are distracted with digital devices. While […]

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Canada broke another record by welcoming 341,000 immigrants in 2019

February 10, 2020 admin 2019-2021 immigration levels plan, 2020-2022 immigration levels plan, family sponsorship, immigrate to canada, immigration targets, immigration targets canada, marco mendicino, newcomers, record number of immigrants, refugee class, Uncategorized

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:02:21 +0000

Canada continued its immigration record-setting pace by welcoming 341,000 newcomers in 2019. This is only the fifth time in its history that it has welcomed more than 300,000 immigrants in one year (the other times were 1911-1913 and 2018). Canada also exceeded the target it set in its 2019-2021 Immigration Levels Plan (330,800 immigrants) by […]