What newcomers can expect this winter

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:28:19 +0000

For many newcomers, Canada’s winter can feel like an entirely new world. With colder temperatures, snowstorms and icy conditions, the season may bring both excitement and anxiety, especially if this is your first winter in Canada.  

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How the Canadian government supports newcomers with Canada Connects

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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How the Canadian government support newcomers with Canada Connects

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000

The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]

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Canada’s rental market: trends, challenges, and what’s next

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:49:20 +0000

According to the latest RentCafe “Canada Renter Interest Report” and insights from a Desjardins report on rent inflation, while rent hikes have been a major issue, there’s hope that the market will stabilise in the next few years — thanks to more housing supply and slower economic growth.

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Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:12:19 +0000

Ukrainian nationals who came to Ottawa under a special program offering them temporary residence while seeking safety from the war back home can continue to access free services –such as English language classes and settlement assistance – at a new location in the capital, as they continue to settle and integrate into Canadian society.

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Study says international students, foreign workers paying higher rents in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:54:37 +0000

This disparity in housing costs is driven by a combination of factors, including the newcomers’ choice of housing, proximity to transit, and limited access to subsidized housing, highlighting significant challenges for these groups in securing affordable living arrangements.

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How much do I need to save up to move to Canada?

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the pathway and prove to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay. This will also make it easier to cover living expenses while finding work and […]

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Surrey Local Immigration Partnership to host open house for newcomers

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:41:14 +0000

The Surrey Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) will host its annual Newcomer Open House, dedicated to helping newcomers integrate smoothly into the Surrey community by connecting them with essential resources and services.

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Escape the everyday: Daytrips for refreshing breaks

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:14:17 +0000

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a cultural connoisseur, daytripping has something to offer everyone, no matter your budget. Here are a few options which might pique your interest. 

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