Toronto welcomes newcomers with its annual Newcomer Day

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 17:33:44 +0000

The annual Toronto Newcomer Day event welcomes newcomers to Toronto, and connects them to exhibitors who offer a wide range of services, including arts and culture awareness and education, children and youth services, employment counselling and training, accessibility supports, and housing.

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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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New Brunswick to welcome up to 10% of PNP candidates through Critical Worker Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:13 +0000

Since its launch in November 2022, the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot program (NBCWP) has generated significant interest among skilled newcomers seeking a pathway to immigrate to Canada. The program is a joint effort between the New Brunswick provincial government and the federal government to attract newcomers who can fill gaps in the provincial labour […]

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Canada announces additional funding support for pre-arrival services

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 22:45:53 +0000

The Canadian government is investing more funds to support agencies delivering services to newcomers before they arrive in Canada.

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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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Here’s how Syrian refugees who came to Canada say they’re doing — seven years later

Credit to Author: Nicholas Keung| Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:06:57 +0000

The first cohort of Syrian refugees who settled in Canada seven years ago say they feel good about their new life, have remained friends with their sponsors and are hopeful for a better future.

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