Becoming registered with CNO involves completing eight requirements for us to assess: nursing education; evidence of practice; registration exam; laws and standards for nurses in Ontario; language proficiency in English or French; citizenship; past offenses or findings; and health and conduct.
For over 40 years, Immigrant Services Calgary has worked to make a meaningful difference in the lives of newcomers in Alberta. More recently, with its partners’ help, it launched Gateway, a program designed to remove the guesswork from newcomer settlement journeys.
Rent Assist is a financial assistance program from the Manitoba government. The purpose of the program is to help lower-income Manitobans by providing some extra money every month to help cover the cost of renting a home.
Canada promises newcomers comprehensive free healthcare but is struggling to keep that promise in the middle of a historic expansion of immigration. Unfortunately, the country’s health systems are in a profound crisis that will impact your immigration experience.
Pregnancy and parenting are life transitions that can be challenging no matter how old you are. Each situation is different; you may have a lot of support, while others feel overwhelmed and alone. You may be new to Canada or need support from people outside of your immediate family. No matter the situation, some services offer help specifically for young pregnant and parenting youth.
The other reality is that housing costs vary widely from city to city, with the popular gateway urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal being by far the most expensive.
A new service has been launched across Canada to give newcomers more access to pre-arrival programs! Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), newcomers to Canada can view and register for pre-arrival programs on…
The other reality is that housing costs vary widely from city to city, with the popular gateway urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal being by far the most expensive.
You have decided to start a new life in Canada. When you begin your settlement journey in Canada, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by adjusting to the new culture, environment, and people. Finding a place to live and a good job is usually the priority for many newcomers. Most of the time, healthy eating is something that we tend to neglect. However, it is important to balance your diet with nutritious whole foods.
When reviewing job postings many would come across a requirement to be able to “communicate effectively both written and orally”. In job search, your writing would give hiring managers the first glimpse into your communication and self-presentation skills.
In the motor vehicle sales industry, curbsiders are a well-known problem. They pose as private sellers, pretending to sell a personal motor vehicle. Still, they are buying and selling cars for profit without a professional license or registration, which is illegal in Ontario.
The other reality is that housing costs vary widely from city to city, with the popular gateway urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal being by far the most expensive.
Are you thinking about leaping into entrepreneurship and self-employment? With the right support in place, self-employment is a highly viable option for newcomers to Canada. Instead of spending 40-plus hours of your week contributing to someone else’s company, you could be using that time to create your own business—allowing you to set your schedule and make your own decisions while still generating an income.