Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:00:14 +0000

The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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What is the Student Direct Stream?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are: Antigua and Barbuda; Brazil; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; India; […]

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Celebrating Christmas in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:00:27 +0000

Canada welcomes newcomers and cultures from around the world. Its reputation for stability and tolerance makes it a popular destination for those considering a fresh start in a new country. Even with the growing number of immigrants in Canada, Canadians tend to observe holidays and traditions leftover from Canada’s earlier history as a French and […]

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Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:48 +0000

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations. The list ranks global cities with populations of over one million people. The […]

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A look at Canada Day through Heritage Minutes

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:06 +0000

Canada Day celebrations are back this year after being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s shared history and achievements. People can expect big events, fireworks and get-togethers with family and friends. Historica Canada, a national charitable organization that works to educate people about Canadian history, has been producing […]

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How immigrants can learn more about Indigenous people in Canada

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:00:37 +0000

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an occasion to celebrate Indigenous people and cultures in Canada. Although immigrants oftentimes come to Canada not knowing much about Indigenous people, a recent Environics Institute survey suggests that immigrants generally want to support them, and one of the ways to do so is through learning. Since white […]

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How I succeeded as a newcomer to Canada

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:27:40 +0000

I first came to Canada almost a decade ago as an international student. My family is mainly from Kolkata, India and when I graduated university, there was an opportunity to continue my education abroad in a foreign country. My dad and I went to an Overseas Education Consultant to explore countries which offered the best […]

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Making it official: How to apply for Canadian citizenship as a Permanent Resident

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:42:55 +0000

So you want to become a Canadian citizen! You’ve made an excellent choice. Canada is known for many world-class offerings, like universal healthcare, hockey and ketchup-flavoured chips. It’s also welcoming to newcomers, with more than 20% of its population being born elsewhere. Getting Canadian citizenship can seem like an overwhelming endeavour, but we have good news. […]

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Are you eligible for Canadian citizenship?

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:00:56 +0000

Over 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world. The benefits of Canadian citizenship include being able to live permanently in one of the world’s most peaceful and economically, socially, and politically stable societies, enjoying one of the world’s most powerful passports, and having the right to vote, among […]

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How will Canada’s economy affect immigrant workers?

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:34 +0000

At the beginning of the pandemic, immigrants who had landed in the last five years experienced higher unemployment levels than Canadian born workers. However, over the course of the pandemic, that shifted. As of January 2022, the employment rate for newcomers is now 7% above its pre-pandemic average. “Immigrants had this major decrease initially in their […]

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