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
Winter in Canada | Tips for Safe Driving
Winter in Canada can be a big cause of concern, especially for those who have never driven in snow. As Canada heads into the winter, many places have already had the first snowfall of the season. As beautiful as winter in Canada can be, driving in winter is totally...
Statutory Holidays in Canada | Guide for Newcomers
Having an extra day off from time to time is important to rest, have time to yourself, spend time with family or do other tasks. These extra days off are known as statutory holidays (or 'stat' or 'public' holidays') in Canada. During these holidays, most people...
Celebrating Diwali 2021 in Canada
Canada welcomes more than 300,000 immigrants from around the world every year who bring their traditions and cultures along with them. This contributes to making Canada one of the most diverse countries in the world! Many of Canada's immigrants come from South Asia....
Manage Your Finances
Building Credit History in Canada
Your healthy Canadian credit score is essential to purchase both small and large ticket items. Learn more about why your credit score is important and how to build and grow your credit worthy score.
Black Friday Sales | Tips to Stay on Budget
What is Black Friday? Black Friday marks the official date for retailers to launch some of their best sales of the holiday season. You can expect to find great deals with discounts that range from 20 - 60% off the original price. This shopping event is called Black...
Cost-Saving Ideas: 22 Practical Tips for Newcomers
Cost-saving ideas can be especially helpful for newcomers because saving money in Canada can be quite a challenge. The financial choices you make within your first year can impact how you live in Canada for the next few years. This is why it’s important to make good...
Employment In Canada
Contract Employment is Beneficial for Newcomers
Contract employment can be a great option when you first arrive in Canada. Contract or temporary employment is very common in Canada. And, it can be beneficial for newcomers who are looking to: gain Canadian experience find a short-term job placement understand the...
Job Searching in Canada | 5 Things to Know & Do
Newcomers know from experience the challenges that you will face when you arrive and begin job searching in Canada. But, based on their journeys, you can gain from their wisdom. Here are five things that newcomers wish they knew or did differently related to their job...
A Guide to Jobs for IT in Canada for Newcomers
Jobs for IT in Canada continue to be plentiful. They provide great career options for newcomers from many countries. Today, there are over 900,000 people working in IT and technology in Canada. However, most of them work in Toronto or Montreal. And within the global...
Buying Your First Home
How to find temporary accommodation in Canada
Once you arrive in Canada, you will need a place to stay temporarily until you are ready to consider renting or buying a home. For those of you without friends or family in Canada to stay with, hotels and hostels provide stopgap accommodation. Hotels typically offer...
How to find a builder or realtor?
Builder or Realtor Often, when buying a new home, you'll deal with a builder/contractor. If you're buying a resale home, however, you'll probably encounter a realtor. In the sections below, some tips and advice are provided for finding a reputable realtor or builder....
Moving out
Eventually, you will want to move out of your rental house or apartment. Perhaps you plan to buy a home, or maybe you just want to make a change. When you are ready to leave, there are certain things you should do before you move out. First, you must give written...