Planning Your Finances as a Newcomer to Canada

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 11:30:15 +0000

Budgeting is a vital financial skill that everyone should develop, especially newcomers to Canada. Creating a budget allows you to track your income and expenses, identify areas where you can save money, and work towards your financial goals. As a newcomer, it’s particularly important to start budgeting early on to manage your finances effectively in […]

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Canada announces new investments in settlement services for immigrants

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 20 May 2023 11:00:18 +0000

On May 11th 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced over $65 million in funding extensions to service provider organizations across Canada. The settlement services include pre-arrival services, services for racialized newcomer women, and language training for newcomers in Francophone minority communities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The announcement emphasized that […]

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Moving to Canada: Top 10 Pre-Arrival Checklist (Part 2)

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 09 May 2023 11:30:08 +0000

Moving to Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but there’s no denying that it requires some preparation. In the first part of this series, we covered the first five items on our pre-arrival checklist, including gathering necessary documents, preparing for employment, and enhancing your language skills. In this second part, we will discuss […]

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What settlement services can newcomers access when they arrive in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:00:31 +0000

This year Canada aims to welcome 465,000 immigrants into the country—an annual influx of people that is crucial for the economy and demography of the world’s second largest nation. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration 2023’s immigration target is ambitious—however Canada has created a functional system of immigration and integration of newcomers—in order […]

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Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:00:14 +0000

The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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What is the Student Direct Stream?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are: Antigua and Barbuda; Brazil; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; India; […]

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Celebrating Christmas in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:00:27 +0000

Canada welcomes newcomers and cultures from around the world. Its reputation for stability and tolerance makes it a popular destination for those considering a fresh start in a new country. Even with the growing number of immigrants in Canada, Canadians tend to observe holidays and traditions leftover from Canada’s earlier history as a French and […]

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Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:48 +0000

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. The list ranks global cities with populations of over one million people. The […]

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A look at Canada Day through Heritage Minutes

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:06 +0000

Canada Day celebrations are back this year after being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s shared history and achievements. People can expect big events, fireworks and get-togethers with family and friends. Historica Canada, a national charitable organization that works to educate people about Canadian history, has been producing […]

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How immigrants can learn more about Indigenous people in Canada

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:00:37 +0000

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an occasion to celebrate Indigenous people and cultures in Canada. Although immigrants oftentimes come to Canada not knowing much about Indigenous people, a recent Environics Institute survey suggests that immigrants generally want to support them, and one of the ways to do so is through learning. Since white […]

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