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SUMMARY:Buying Your First Property in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Buying a home can feel complex\, especially when it comes to understanding the financial steps involved. This webinar will help you:\n-Understand budgeting for homeownership\n-Learn about down payments and financing options\n-Explore programs such as the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)\n-Become familiar with start-up costs and mortgage pre-approval\n-Understand purchase offers and coverage considerations \nThis session will be presented by Han Wen Cao\, Mortgage Representative at Desjardins. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca \nLooking forward to having you there!
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/buying-your-first-property-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:All About Canada: Life\, Culture\, and People
DESCRIPTION:As you plan for your settlement in Canada\, you’ll have many questions about your daily life as a newcomer. It is important to familiarize yourself with Canada’s customs\, values\, and various communities to help you feel more at ease about starting your new life here. In this webinar\, we are going to talk about the following topics: \n– Geography\, Government\, Weather\, Language\, etc.\n– Canadian Values\n– Basic Canadian Etiquette (Social customs\, etc.)\n– Community Connections\n– Recreation and Social Life \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/all-about-canada-life-culture-and-people-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T090000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the IT\, Engineering and Supply Chain Gap to Employment in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to restart your IT\, Engineering or Supply Chain career in Canada? Our partner from Humber College will discuss the Canadian job market in these industries and how ‘Bridging Programs’ help newcomers bridge the gap to employment in their field. Bridging Programs are specialized\, short-term training programs that help new immigrants to: \n-Develop the technical skills & soft skills being demanded by Canadian employers\n-Connect with employers through targeted hiring events\n-Build your professional network in Canada \nHumber College offers 4 Bridging Programs for internationally-trained professionals:\n-IT Infrastructure\n-Full Stack .NET Cloud Developer\n-Supply Chain\n-Engineering & Architecture \nYou will also learn more about valuable resources and supports available in the community to help newcomers pursue training/licensing/certification programs to achieve their career goals.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/bridging-the-it-engineering-and-supply-chain-gap-to-employment-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T090000
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UID:144451-1776330000-1776333600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health Support
DESCRIPTION:Through these challenging times\, we have realized the importance of mental health more than ever. When it comes to mental health\, many newcomer youth experience the added pressure of settlement-related stressors. That is why in this webinar we will talk about all the supports available to you and how to take care of yourself.\n\nYou will get a chance to ask our Youth Information and Referral Specialists any questions you may have and we will be covering the following topics:\n\n-What is Mental Health?\n-How does it affect newcomer youth?\n-What supports are available?\n-Human Rights and Mental Health\n-Taking Care of Yourself\n\nLooking forward to having you at the webinar!\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/youth-mental-health-support-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Webinar,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T103000
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SUMMARY:Renting in Canada Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Why This Webinar Matters Right Now! \nA shifting rental market: more listings\, but affordability remains tight\nCanada’s rental market is beginning to shift. National vacancy rates are rising and rent growth has slowed in many major cities\, increasing the number of available listings compared to recent years. This has eased some of the pressure that made finding housing extremely difficult. \nHowever\, these improvements do not affect all renters equally. Much of the increased availability is in higher-priced units\, while lower-cost rentals remain in very short supply—the types of homes most newcomers are searching for. As a result\, competition for affordable units remains strong. \nAt the same time\, rents continue to outpace wage growth in many cities\, and average rents remain well above pre-pandemic levels. Many newcomers still spend more than the recommended 30–35% of gross household income on housing. \nOur webinar helps newcomers understand what these market changes really mean for their needs\, set realistic budgets\, and plan effectively for the current rental environment. \nHelping newcomers overcome common settlement challenges\nEven with more options available\, landlords still require strong documentation—credit history\, references\, proof of funds\, or employment. Most newcomers arrive without Canadian credit or job experience\, making preparation essential. With the right strategies\, they can still present a competitive application and secure a home that fits their needs. \nFree tools to support housing search \n\n\nRentals for Newcomers: 5\,000+ national listings \n\n\nHome Sharing Solutions: 1\,000+ shared-accommodation listings \n\n\nPartner Real Estate Agents: Local expertise in key Ontario cities \n\n\nNEW APRIL 2026\n\n\nTemporary Accommodation: Nationwide hub aggregating trusted platforms and vetted listings to secure reliable temporary accommodation across Canada.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/renting-in-canada-webinar-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:144469-1776934800-1776938400@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Workplace Culture
DESCRIPTION:As a newcomer\, you may find the Canadian workplace culture different from that of your home country. Practices such as shaking hands\, use of personal names and methods of communicating with co-workers and supervisors vary greatly amongst cultures. While Canadian work environments do vary depending on the employer and the type of job\, there are basic business etiquette rules common to most Canadian workplaces. Learning these rules is an important step in looking for and keeping a job. This webinar will teach you Canadian workplace etiquette. The webinar will cover the following topics: \n– Employer’s Expectations\n– Diversity in the Workplace\n– Work Relationships\n– Verbal and non-verbal communication\n– Communication Etiquette\n– Dressing for Success \nLooking forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/canadian-workplace-culture-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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UID:144443-1777464000-1777467600@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Explore Construction Opportunities in Canada with BCCA-IN
DESCRIPTION:The Construction industry in Canada is thriving\, and there are various opportunities for newcomers\, from tradespeople\, to engineers (in any discipline)\, architects\, technicians\, technologists\, and business support specialists such as project managers\, estimators\, and health & safety professionals. This webinar will go over trends in the construction industry in Canada\, as well as how the BCCA IN program can help skilled immigrants looking to transition careers in Canada.
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/explore-construction-opportunities-in-canada-with-bcca-in-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T100000
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UID:144441-1777539600-1777543200@nextstopcanada.ca
SUMMARY:Your Rights Under the AIP
DESCRIPTION:Are you moving or new to Canada as a migrant worker under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program? \nBeing informed of your rights as a worker or employee in Canada is essential to help you feel more empowered in the workplace. This webinar will talk about basic worker rights that you should know so you are treated fairly in the workplace. Moreover\, if your rights are violated you will learn who you can reach out to for help. The webinar will cover the following topics: \n– Work Conditions and Benefits\n– Workplace Health and Safety\n– Knowing Your Rights\n– Health Services\n– Everyday Life\n– Resources for Migrant Workers \nLooking forward to having you at the webinar! \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please feel free to contact us at info@nextstopcanada.ca
URL:https://nextstopcanada.ca/event/your-rights-under-the-aip-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Next Stop Canada":MAILTO:info@nextstopcanada.ca
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