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
Higher Education Offers Benefits to Newcomers
Without a doubt, higher education (or post-secondary education) can give you an edge in the highly competitive Canadian job market. Learning new skills or upgrading your current skills will increase your value and help you stand out from other job seekers. As well,...
Driving Test in Canada: A Full Guide
Preparing for your driving test in Canada is vital, especially if you want to pass the exam on your first try. Getting a driving license in Canada can be tough and the process to get there can often be frustrating. It involves both written driving test questions and a...
5 Popular Book Series Your Children Should Read
These popular book series will prepare your children to meet the requirements of Canada's Language Arts curriculum. Canada is famous for its excellent education system, and it produces generation after generation of eager bookworms. These five well-known and...
Manage Your Finances
Retirement Savings: Demystifying RRSPs
Retirement savings are essential for all Canadians to live comfortably after they retire. And the earlier you start saving, the better. For newcomers, understanding retirement savings options can be confusing. So in this article, I'll demystify the Registered...
Financial Literacy is Important for Newcomers
Table of contentsAbout Financial Literacy in CanadaWhat is Financial Literacy?Join our free webinar to learn more about banking in Canada!Why Financial Literacy is Important for NewcomersSmart Financial Literacy ActionsBuild an Emergency FundBe Aware of Financial...
Savings in Canada: Helping Newcomers Invest
Investment planning allows Canadians to invest and plan their taxes wisely. This article will help newcomers understand how registered saving account options can be beneficial for investment planning and building savings in Canada. The Canadian government offers a...
Employment In Canada
Cover Letter Format that Employers Notice
Make your cover letter stand out! Your cover letter format will help Canadian employers notice you! And importantly, your cover letter may determine whether or not a recruiter contacts you for an interview. While there is some debate over the need for a cover letter,...
Why Communication Skills are Important
Why communication skills are important is for two primary reasons. Firstly, if you apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in Canada you must have strong language skills. You need to show that you can communicate in either of Canada's official languages: English or...
Build Your Professional Network Before You Arrive
When you build your professional network, you open many doors when you’re searching for a job. But, how can you build your network when you’re in another country? Learn what you can do to create an effective network even before you leave for Canada.
Franchising For New Canadians
Why use a franchise consultant?
If your thinking about buying a franchise, you may be wondering if you should use a franchise consultant. A seasoned and ethical franchise consultant can maximize your success because of three key areas that they bring to the table: Knowledge 2. Experience 3....
Millennials are finding franchising success in Canada
Millennials are finding franchising success as the franchise ownership demographic is starting to change. The millennial cohort is the generation born between 1980 - 2000 and represents approximately 9.8 million people in Canada. Millennials are also the most...
Franchising for new Canadians: five common mistakes to avoid
Franchising for new Canadians can be a rewarding financial and professional experience! And, for new Canadians who have the right personality, attitude and ability to work as part of a team, it can be a great career opportunity. If you're exploring franchising as a...
Buying Your First Home
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...
Buying your first home in Canada
If you’re buying your first home in Canada, you’ll likely need a mortgage to finance this very important and large purchase. When the Laghari family immigrated to Canada from India in 2016 they landed in Toronto. As many immigrants do when they first arrive, they...
Finding the right home
There’s no one “right way” to go about finding a home. But here are a few tips that may make the process a little easier and remove some of the anxiety associated with making what is, for most people, their largest single purchase in life.