Newcomers Wraparound Support Program in Victoria, BC: Wraparound Approach

The wraparound approach used by the NWSP is a holistic and strengths-based planning process. It is empirically supported to result in the best outcomes for newcomers facing multiple barriers to settlement. By placing clients in the centre of the program, the best support network for overcoming barriers is discovered.

Newcomers and the Canadian Housing Market Crisis: Fall 2024 Outlook

Understanding Canada’s current housing crisis can be crucial for a newcomer’s ultimate success in Canada. It can help you choose the right location to land, setting you on a path to homeownership, which is a long-term goal for many newcomers. In the short term, it can help you find that first permanent rental property with an action plan that can save you time and money.

5 Myths About Starting Your Own Business

Many people see entrepreneurship as a way to live out a dream of being their own boss. However, starting your own enterprise can be intimidating, especially for those who still need to gain business experience. There are several common misconceptions about what it takes to launch a successful business. This article will give you insight into whether these myths are true or not.

Top 3 Tips for Toronto’s Newcomer Professionals

As a commercial and financial hub of the country, Toronto welcomes many newcomers who come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The Toronto District School Board delivers free and low-cost programming specifically aimed at helping professional newcomers plant roots in their new community. This article features some tips from them on how to best prepare yourself as a newcomer professional.

Thinking About a Career as a Teacher in Ontario? Five Tips from the Ontario College of Teachers | ENG & FR

To teach in a publicly funded school in Ontario, you must be licensed by the Ontario College of Teachers. Teachers who are licensed by the College are known as Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT), which is a legislatively protected professional designation. Interested in applying for College certification? Consider the tips in this blog!

Navigating Your Journey in Canada: Making the Most of Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Services

New immigrants seeking to settle in a new country may face different challenges. Aside from the weather, some challenges are language barriers, finding suitable employment, cultural differences, and misinformation. To help new immigrants overcome these challenges, Canada has many settlement programs & services to help them adjust and integrate into Canadian society.