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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The job market has vastly changed in the last couple of years due to the impact of the pandemic, creating new job opportunities, increasing the demand for some professions, and decreasing demand in others. It has changed how service providers deliver their services, significantly increasing virtual delivery models.
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Just as the housing price in gateway cities continues to soar and rental vacancy rates plummet, Canada is preparing to welcome 1.3 million newcomers over three years, and the demand for housing will only grow! Questions persist about this country’s ability to meet that demand, particularly in the major urban centres.
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.
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If you are new to Canada, about to move to Canada, or considering starting moving to Canada, take some time out to read about First Nations and the Indigenous people. Their land has welcomed many refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Learning and understanding this history should be your first step in your settlement journey.
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