Riding out the housing crisis

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:32:46 +0000

With exorbitant rents and burgeoning home prices, it’s not an easy time for a newcomer renter or potential owner. Experts say that moving to smaller cities where rents are lower and buying to build equity are some of the ways to deal with the current housing scenario.

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How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system

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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Tips to cut your home heating bill this winter

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:38:39 +0000

You heating bill will depend on how much gas you use and the terms of your gas marketer agreement, however with the recent increases, it’s likely that the average homeowner will be paying more. Here are nine tips to reduce your consumption and lower your utility bills.

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

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

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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A guide to Canadian provinces for newcomers

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:30:56 +0000

If you’re considering moving to Canada to work or study, the number of regions in the country might be overwhelming. How do you even begin choosing between the 10 provinces and three territories? Is there much of a difference from one to another? And what should you know about the weather, economies and cities in […]

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Canadian job vacancies have reached another all-time high

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:00:11 +0000

Statistics Canada has released results of the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey report for the second quarter of 2022. Overall, vacancies were up 4.7% from the first quarter of 2022 and 42.3% higher than the second quarter of 2021. There are nearly one million job vacancies in Canada across all sectors, or an overall rate […]

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Thinking of studying in Canada? What you need to know to settle and succeed as an international student

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:30:46 +0000

Canada is home to beautiful mountains, picturesque prairies, some of the world’s greatest cities — and top universities. If you’re considering studying in Canada as an international student, you might be wondering what’s involved, how to prepare and what your settlement options are after you graduate. To help you figure out how to study abroad […]

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Looking Ahead to Canada’s Demographics in 2041

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:15:30 +0000

The world can change a lot in 20 years, and that reality is no different when we look at Canada in particular. On September 8, Statistics Canada released its projection for Canada’s demographic makeup in the year 2041. These projections, which are rooted in data from 2016’s Census of Population, provide some key insights into […]

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