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The Proof of Canadian Citizenship application process

February 27, 2023 admin canada citizen, Canadian citizenship, citizen, citizenship, immigration, IRCC, proof of citizenship, settle, settlement

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:05 +0000

To determine if a person is a Canadian citizen and to be issued a document called a “Canadian citizenship certificate,” a “Proof of Canadian citizenship” application must be submitted to the Canadian government. Canadian citizenship certificates can be issued to a person born in Canada, a person born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent, […]

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Windmill Microlending announces 5.95% fixed interest rate for new loans

January 27, 2023 admin Featured, financial future in canada, interest rate, micro loans, money & business, news, settlement, windmill microlending

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:36:08 +0000

Windmill Microlending, a Canadian charity offering affordable loans to skilled immigrants and refugees, has announced that all new loans will be capped at a fixed interest rate of 5.95 per cent for the entire loan duration.

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Riding out the housing crisis

November 29, 2022 admin Featured, housing, housing market, housing prices, rentals, settlement

Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:32:46 +0000

With exorbitant rents and burgeoning home prices, it’s not an easy time for a newcomer renter or potential owner. Experts say that moving to smaller cities where rents are lower and buying to build equity are some of the ways to deal with the current housing scenario.

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How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system

November 11, 2022 admin article position 3, bank, banking in canada, copr, family doctor, finance, health card, healthcare, immigration, newcomers, scotiabank, settle, settlement, sponsor content, study, Work

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:49:12 +0000

There’s a lot to think about when you’re moving to Canada. You have to find a job, a place to live, and figure out where your kids will go to school. You’ll also need a basic understanding of the Canadian healthcare system so that you and your family are properly covered when you arrive. We […]

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Tips to cut your home heating bill this winter

October 25, 2022 admin energy saving devices, heating, heating bill, housing, Living, money & business, settlement

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:38:39 +0000

You heating bill will depend on how much gas you use and the terms of your gas marketer agreement, however with the recent increases, it’s likely that the average homeowner will be paying more. Here are nine tips to reduce your consumption and lower your utility bills.

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The top 5 banking challenges for newcomers — and what to do about them

October 18, 2022 admin article position 3, bank, banking, banking in canada, copr, credit cards, finance, immigration, newcomers, scotiabank, settle, settlement, sponsor content, study, Work

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:56:01 +0000

Moving to a new country is a big undertaking. It’s not surprising that it comes with unique financial challenges. At Scotiabank, it’s important for us to help newcomers get settled — financially and otherwise. So, we conducted a study to better understand the types of financial challenges newcomers face when they move to Canada. What […]

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How to Prepare for Financial Success as a Newcomer to Canada

September 28, 2022 admin article position 3, bank in canada, banking, finance, financial planning, newcomers, scotiabank, settlement, sponsor content, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:46:06 +0000

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank are pleased to invite you to sign up to our live webinar on November 2: How to Prepare for Financial Success as a Newcomer to Canada! What will I learn? This upcoming webinar will teach you all about banking in Canada as you plan your arrival. Setting you up for success as […]

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A guide to Canadian provinces for newcomers

September 27, 2022 admin article position 3, bank, banking in canada, jobs, saving, scotiabank, settlement, sponsor content

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:30:56 +0000

If you’re considering moving to Canada to work or study, the number of regions in the country might be overwhelming. How do you even begin choosing between the 10 provinces and three territories? Is there much of a difference from one to another? And what should you know about the weather, economies and cities in […]

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Canadian job vacancies have reached another all-time high

September 21, 2022 admin canada employment, Economy, immigration, job vacancies, jobs, labour force, labour market, labour shortage, settlement, statistics canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:00:11 +0000

Statistics Canada has released results of the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey report for the second quarter of 2022. Overall, vacancies were up 4.7% from the first quarter of 2022 and 42.3% higher than the second quarter of 2021. There are nearly one million job vacancies in Canada across all sectors, or an overall rate […]

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