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Relaunch Your Career with ACCESS Community Capital Fund

blog, Community Partners, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJanuary 3, 2019

ACCESS Community Capital Fund helps ease the financial burden newcomers face by giving affordable loans for licensing and training in the GTA and Hamilton.

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How to Get a Job: 10 Tips for Francophone Newcomers | Comment trouver un emploi : 10 conseils pour les nouveaux arrivants francophones

blog, Community Partners, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 30, 2018

Are you a Francophone immigrant settling in Toronto? If so, read this blog to read some helpful tips on how to find a job.

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Homesickness in Canada: How to Find Belonging As a Newcomer

blog, Newcomer stories, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyOctober 22, 2018

Homesickness is a common feeling among newcomers immigrating to a new country. However, there are many things you can do once you arrive to overcome this.

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Settle and Integrate in Quebec: 5 Tips to Help Newcomers

blog, Community Partners, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonySeptember 14, 2018

There are many things that immigrants can do to ensure they are successful in Canada. This list is specifically for those who want to settle in Quebec.

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Filipinos Find a Home Away From Home in Prince Edward Island

blog, Community Partners, Newcomer stories, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyAugust 31, 2018

Many newcomers immigrate to Canada unaware of challenges their children will face navigating two cultures. Learn how one Filipino immigrant overcame this.

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Why You Should Use Pre-Arrival Services Before Immigrating to Canada

blog, Government agencies & resources in Canada, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy Rachel HuaAugust 21, 2018

Using Pre-Arrival Services before immigrating to Canada as a permanent resident can help you overcome common challenges faced by newcomers in this country.

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Legal Rights and the Justice System in Ontario

blog, Canadian Law & Justice, Community Partners, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJune 27, 2018

Navigating Ontario’s justice system can be overwhelming, especially for newcomers trying to understand their legal rights while settling in a new country.

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Benefits of Attending A Job Fair Other Than Securing Employment

blog, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJune 18, 2018

Although your main objective for attending a job may be to secure employment, there are many other benefits to gain from attending a career fair.

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Food in Atlantic Canada: 5 Dishes New Immigrants Should Try

blog, Life in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy IT EngineApril 9, 2018

Atlantic Canada’s proximity to water makes them home to the most delicious food! Here are 5 dishes you must try once you settle in the region.

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Navigating the Human Services System in Ontario

blog, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 6, 2018

The human services system provides reliable sources of information for newcomers to Canada. Familiarize yourself with this list before coming to Ontario.

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