Just Arrived in Canada? Things you need to know.
Here are some free resources to help you with starting your new life in Canada.
Living In Canada
Getting Your Driving License in Canada
Getting your driving license in Canada is something you should do as soon as possible when you arrive. You might already have a driving license from your home country and most likely you will be able to use it to drive in Canada for a certain period of time after you...
Halloween 2020: Make it Spooktacular
Halloween 2020 will come with some restrictions because of COVID-19, but it can still be spooktacular. Typically Halloween is a very exciting time for children in Canada complete with costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating. For children, and even some adults,...
An Overview of the Canadian Education System
An overview of the Canadian education system is helpful if you are moving to Canada with young children. Newcomers often say that they want to move to Canada to provide their children with greater opportunities and access to education. And Canada has one of the best...
Learning to Drive in Canada
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Learning to drive in Canada can be an important first step. If you have never had a driver’s license before, we’ll explore how you can learn to drive and get your driver’s license in Canada. A driver’s license will help you do many...
Happy Canada Day! 5 Things to Celebrate
Happy Canada Day on its 153rd birthday! In honour of Canada Day, I asked our team what they celebrate about Canada. Before we get there, here’s a quick summary of Canada Day. What is Canada Day? July 1 marks the anniversary that Canada became a country in 1867. On...
Immediate health care for newcomers in Ontario
Ontario is providing immediate health care coverage for newcomers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The province has removed the 3-month wait period for health care coverage if you have recently landed in Ontario. So this means that you can get free screening and...
Provincial Government Service: Coronavirus
The Ontario provincial government has made a service change due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. And other provinces may have a similar service change. (For links to Provincial Government Service Centers see links below). And until further notice, you do not...
Mixed emotions of living in the great white North!
We often discuss many practical and interesting topics about migration, but not about the mixed emotions when living in the great white North! And, those mixed emotions come with migrating to Canada. As we approach another change in season, and with it a lot of mixed...
5 tips to get the best mortgage rates in Canada
When searching for your first home, here are 5 tips to ensure you get the best mortgage rates in Canada. And, to get the best rates will require you to research so you know how to select a mortgage that's right for you. Tip 1: Do your research Tip 2: Save for your...