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The average cost of buying a home in Canada’s largest cities

August 21, 2024 admin buying a house in canada, Canada, housing, housing costs, housing in canada, life in canada, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:10 +0000

Housing has become a key issue for Canadians in 2024, with much attention given to the impact that changing interest rates, population increases, natural emigration patterns, and other factors have had on housing costs. After compiling a guide on rental costs across Canada in 2024, CIC News has prepared the following guide on the costs […]

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Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students

July 17, 2024 admin canada study, immigration quebec, Montreal, study, study in Canada, Toronto

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:19 +0000

Montreal has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international students according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities for 2025. Quebec’s largest city placed 10th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score of 92.1 out of a possible 100. The top ten cities were: London Tokyo […]

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Celebrating newcomers at the annual Toronto Newcomer Day

May 22, 2024 admin canadian diversity, Community, Living, newcomers fair, Toronto, toronto newcomer day, toronto newcomer office, welcoming communities

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 22:41:36 +0000

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Torontonians are invited to welcome and celebrate newcomers at the 10th annual Toronto Newcomer Day.

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Where to find your cultural community in Canada

May 1, 2024 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, Manitoba, Montreal, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, saskachewan, Toronto, vancouver

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:41 +0000

For many newcomers to Canada, finding people of their own social and cultural background can be a huge consideration in settling in a new country. Luckily, due to its ethic of multiculturalism, and emphasis on diversity, newcomers from all around the world can likely find members of their community in Canada. Below is a profile […]

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Making Toronto home: A newcomer’s guide to life in Canada’s largest city

February 16, 2024 admin immigration ontario, life in canada, Ontario, provinces, provincial immigration, settle in canada, Toronto

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:51 +0000

Toronto is Canada’s biggest city. With its vibrant mix of cultures, robust job opportunities, and a bustling city life, Toronto is an appealing destination for anyone seeking a dynamic and enriching place to live. This guide offers valuable insights and practical tips to help immigrants navigate the nuances of Toronto, ensuring a smoother transition as […]

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Three Canadian cities ranked among the most liveable in the world

December 14, 2023 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, life in canada, multiculturalism, Ontario, Toronto

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:57 +0000

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)—a part of the Economist Group—has recently published their Global Liveability Index scores for the year 2023. Among the top 10 most liveable cities were three Canadian ones—with Canada boasting more spots in the top 10 than any other country. Specifically, these were: Vancouver in fifth place, Calgary in seventh place […]

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Canada Immigration

How do Canadians celebrate Diwali?

November 5, 2023 admin Canada, India, life in canada, multiculturalism, Toronto

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:04 +0000

The 12th of November will mark the start of Diwali—an auspicious festival for over a billion people across the world. Diwali is a (primarily Hindu) festival celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, the importance of new beginnings, and the meaning of honouring one’s ancestors (among many other things). Often called the “festival […]

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Canada Immigration

Report: First-time home buyers face affordability obstacles in Toronto

September 14, 2023 admin desjardin, first-time home buyers, housing, HOUSING CRISIS, immigration levels plan, life in canada, Toronto

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:56 +0000

The latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association shows that the average price of a home in Ontario exceeds $850,000 as of July 2023. In Toronto, the median price for a single detached home in the second quarter of 2023 was $1,350,000. A new study, How Low Can Prices Go in T.O.? Even A […]

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Olivia Chow makes history as Toronto’s first racialized mayor

June 29, 2023 admin community leaders, mayor, news, olivia chow, People, Toronto

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:17:52 +0000

Hong Kong-born Olivia Chow, one of Canadian Immigrant’s Top 25 winners in 2012, will be taking office as Toronto’s new mayor on July 12, 2023.

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Toronto hosts its ninth annual Newcomer Day

May 24, 2023 admin Canada, canadian citizen, citizenship, citizenship week, election, immigration, newcomer day, newcomer to canada, settlement, Toronto

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:59 +0000

Tomorrow, May 25, marks the ninth annual Newcomer Day in Toronto. It is an event hosted by the City of Toronto to help newcomers to the city (and Canada) get familiar with their new home and the settlement services that are available to them. The event is being held at Nathan Phillips Square and runs […]

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