Immigrating to Canada? Prove your English language proficiency with the CELPIP test

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:20 +0000

CELPIP stands for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. The CELPIP Test is an English language proficiency test that provides test takers with a way demonstrate their ability to function in English. The CELPIP Test is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for use by individuals who are applying for permanent resident […]

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How I succeeded as a newcomer to Canada

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:27:40 +0000

I first came to Canada almost a decade ago as an international student. My family is mainly from Kolkata, India and when I graduated university, there was an opportunity to continue my education abroad in a foreign country. My dad and I went to an Overseas Education Consultant to explore countries which offered the best […]

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Making it official: How to apply for Canadian citizenship as a Permanent Resident

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:42:55 +0000

So you want to become a Canadian citizen! You’ve made an excellent choice. Canada is known for many world-class offerings, like universal healthcare, hockey and ketchup-flavoured chips. It’s also welcoming to newcomers, with more than 20% of its population being born elsewhere. Getting Canadian citizenship can seem like an overwhelming endeavour, but we have good news. […]

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Here’s everything you need to know about filing your Canadian taxes on time

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:27:01 +0000

Filing taxes in Canada is required for most individuals and families. Even if you are not required to file taxes, it can be helpful, so that you may be able to take advantage of certain tax credits to add to your savings. This newcomer tax guide will help navigate you through the process so you can be […]

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IELTS: What is helpful leading up to your test?

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:30:22 +0000

IELTS is the world’s most popular high stakes English language test. Many take IELTS to realize their academic and professional ambitions. There are some key areas of IELTS that you should cover in the time leading up to the test to ensure you get the best IELTS band score possible. In this article we will […]

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What Canada’s rising inflation means for newcomers

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:30:44 +0000

Many shoppers are finding that things are more expensive when they go to the grocery store. What’s behind those price increases? “Prices are rising much more quickly than in recent years,” says Marc Desormeaux, senior economist at Scotiabank. “In January 2022, the total Consumer Price Index (CPI) was more than 5% higher than one year […]

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How will Canada’s economy affect immigrant workers?

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:34 +0000

At the beginning of the pandemic, immigrants who had landed in the last five years experienced higher unemployment levels than Canadian born workers. However, over the course of the pandemic, that shifted. As of January 2022, the employment rate for newcomers is now 7% above its pre-pandemic average. “Immigrants had this major decrease initially in their […]

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I’m a Newcomer Searching for Housing in Canada: Should I Rent or Buy?

Credit to Author: CanadaVisa| Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:48:41 +0000

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are pleased to host a free webinar dedicated to newcomers called Finding Housing in Canada as a Newcomer: Should I Rent or Buy? The webinar is taking place on May 18 at 9 AM Eastern Time.  Sign up to this free webinar! What will I learn? Moving to Canada is very exciting! […]

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