A newcomer’s guide to making Montreal home

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:58 +0000

Montreal stands out not only for its rich history and arts scene but also its unique bilingual environment. As a city that boasts eclectic festivals and a dining scene rivaled by few, it offers newcomers an array of enriching experiences. This guide will help newcomers looking to settle in the city, touching on aspects from […]

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The lesser-known benefits of being a Canadian permanent resident

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:17 +0000

For many newcomers the ability to become a permanent resident (PR) of Canada is one of the most attractive aspects of moving to the country. Permanent residence status gives individuals the ability to reside in Canada, and to study, work, and live as they wish (within the bounds of the law). However, there are also […]

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What you need to know before moving to Prince Edward Island

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:26 +0000

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is one of eastern Canada’s maritime provinces, off of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The island is marked by red sand beaches, lighthouses, farmland and is known for its seafood and quiet lifestyle. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration PEI is the least-populated […]

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Finding a job in Ontario

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:00:43 +0000

Recently the Ontario provincial government chose to make it illegal for employers to require Canadian work experience in their job advertisements, in addition to making it mandatory for all job postings to feature salaries. Both steps represent victories, not just for the Ontario labour force (who will now be able to see how the potential […]

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What you need to know before moving to Alberta

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Alberta is one of the bigger provinces in Canada, bordered by British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east. One of the most unique benefits of Alberta is its prominent outdoor activity lifestyle and natural beauty. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The province has a large population of newcomers, with […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this index, including their overall score – 96.8, the second […]

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How IRCC plans to support communities

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:04 +0000

On October 31st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to improve Canada’s immigration system. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consulted with stakeholders and the public throughout the year to help guide reforms and build a stronger immigration system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration IRCC has been incorporating this feedback to […]

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IRCC’s CFP 2024 for settlement services to contain 4 major themes

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

As part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) commitment to deliver high quality services to newcomers and refugee’s, IRCC plans to launch a Call for Proposals (CFP) in 2024 for the Settlement and Resettlement Assistance programs to provide services for another five years. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration National consultations conducted […]

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Societal approach to settlement is key to change says Samina Sami, CEO of COSTI

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:18:51 +0000

Since July 2022, Samina Sami has been spearheading the development and implementation of the strategic plan of COSTI Immigrant Services. She speaks about her personal motivations and shares her vision for the organization.

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Settlement providers call on IRCC to extend services to temporary residents

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:28:20 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the findings of its CFP 2024 Stakeholder consultations. IRCC runs the Settlement Program and Resettlement Assistance program to help newcomers adapt to their new life in Canada. The department partners with organizations throughout Canada to ensure newcomers get the assistance they require. IRCC is responsible for funding […]

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