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Am I eligible for IRCC settlement services as a temporary resident?

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:20 +0000

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some temporary residents (TRs) are eligible for certain settlement services funded by the federal government. Temporary residents are foreign nationals in Canada temporarily, including those who are here while working, visiting or studying. What are settlement services? Generally, settlement services are free resources that help Canadian newcomers […]

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Half of residents in Canada’s largest urban centres would move for more affordable housing

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Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 12:39:12 +0000

According to a new Royal LePage survey of Canadians living in the greater regions of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, 50% of respondents would consider buying a property in one of Canada’s more affordable cities if they could find a job or work remotely.

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Half of residents in Canada’s largest urban centres would move for more affordable real estate

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Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 12:39:12 +0000

According to a new Royal LePage survey of Canadians living in the greater regions of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, 50% of respondents would consider buying a property in one of Canada’s more affordable cities if they could find a job or work remotely.

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10 Frequently Asked Questions about Proof of Funds for Express Entry

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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:32 +0000

As of May 28, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will update the proof of funds (POF) requirement for Express Entry candidates. This requirement is updated annually by IRCC, reflecting the low-income cut-off total published that year by Statistics Canada (StatsCan). As a reminder, IRCC’s POF requirement represents the minimum amount of funds an applicant […]

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GTA-based agency honours exceptional organizations and individuals

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Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 23 May 2024 22:51:35 +0000

Achēv, a prominent provider of employment, newcomer, language, youth, women’s, and inclusion services in the Greater Toronto Area, has announced its second annual Achēvment Awards.

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New funding for 24/7 crisis support line in Peel Dufferin Region

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 20:54:21 +0000

Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 to access 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention and emotional distress support.

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4 effective strategies to reduce household food waste

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:44:36 +0000

In Canada, approximately 60 per cent of food produced is lost or wasted per year, costing an estimated $49.5 billion. This figure constitutes about half the annual food purchase costs in Canada. Why does it happen? Here are some tips for healthier eating and reducing food waste.

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Canada Connects initiative creates welcoming communities

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:28:38 +0000

A country of immigrants, we know that integration is a two-way street and we can all do our part to build welcoming communities.

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Living the Canadian dream: 11 dos and don’ts

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Credit to Author: Nazreena Anwar-Travas| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:50 +0000

If only life came with a user manual! Unfortunately, it doesn’t, and it doesn’t have an “undo” button either. But life gives you lessons, and experience makes us wiser. Below are some dos and don’ts to help you in your Canadian journey.

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