Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:47:19 +0000
Seven reasons why Niagara should be on your radar if you are looking to make a move. When newcomers first arrive in Canada, many think about settling in a large city. But some newcomers want a different lifestyle from the city, or want to explore smaller communities and more affordable housing. Niagara is a place […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Denise Hansen| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:10:14 +0000
As a tenant or a prospective tenant – in Canada, you have legal rights. These legal rights apply not only once you have secured housing in Canada, but also while you are painstakingly searching for housing, in what is today a very difficult housing market in many cities across Canada. In part two of our […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 02:04:26 +0000
With colder months approaching, your utility bills are likely to be on the rise. Fortunately, there are several ways to lower your energy expense this winter. For starters, let the sun in through the windows by keeping shades open during the day. Covering bare floors with rugs and carpets to prevent heat loss is another […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:55:56 +0000
There are some excellent reasons why you might want to enroll in just one or a few continuing education courses. Even attending a single course could give you a view of the Canadian education system, its standards, classroom style and expectations. It can also help you get a job by demonstrating your abilities or help […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:03:54 +0000
A family new to Canada is asked to pay six months of rent in advance because they have no rental history in Canada or Canadian credit or professional references. A single mother living in a shelter is refused an apartment by a landlord because she has children and receives social assistance. A young woman is […]
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Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:18:15 +0000
Several states have already sued — or vowed to sue — the family directly.
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:50:40 +0000
Although public health care is one of Canada’s top selling features, it may come as a surprise that newcomers aren’t immediately eligible for coverage.
Read moreCredit to Author: Nazreena Anwar-Travas| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:39:54 +0000
Samiya initially came to Canada as a student to study biomedical engineering and returned to India in 2010. Little did she know that three years later, she would return to Canada again — but as a newly married woman with an eight month-old baby. “Everyone felt that since I have already been in Canada, things […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:11:10 +0000
The new school year is right around the corner. Whether your children are in first grade or high school, you can find plenty of ways to reduce costs. From school supplies, sports equipment, clothes and footwear and electronics, we are all looking for those few good deals. Ask yourself a couple of important questions before […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:29:45 +0000
Over 1,200 attendees stopped by for some inspiration, information and networking at the ninth annual Canadian Immigrant Fair at Metro Convention Centre in Toronto on June 10, 2019. The diverse group of attendees included brand-new permanent residents, ready-to-hire internationally trained professionals, people with temporary status looking to stay in Canada permanently, and even ESL teachers […]
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