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
Exercise and Mental Health after Immigrating to Canada
Exercise and mental health are important to manage after after arriving in Canada. Overall, Canadians greatly value physical well-being. So each city provides health and fitness clubs and sport-based community centres. We'll look at some options for you to maintain...
Tips for Winter Driving to Ensure Your Safety
Tips for winter driving are essential for your safety as well as the safety of others. As Canada heads into the winter season, many places in the country have already had their first snowfall. As beautiful as winter can be in Canada, driving in winter is something...
4 Items for Your First Winter Season in Canada
You may have heard stories about the Canadian winter being very harsh and long. The truth is that, yes the winter is cold, with temperatures reaching as low as minus 20 degrees in Toronto and Ottawa. However, with just a little planning ahead and a few new clothes, you will find that you can be comfortable in these temperatures. More good news is that your home will have central heating, making it warm and cozy throughout the winter. The same is true of nearly every indoor space, so you will not have to spend too long outdoors if you don’t want to.
Manage Your Finances
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...
5 Tips to Save Money During the Holidays
When you know these 5 tips on how to save money during the holidays, you'll make the season even more festive. Follow these 5 money saving tips to help you stay on budget. During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and emotion of the...
Employment In Canada
How I Used LinkedIn To Help Find Work In Canada
Using LinkedIn to find work in Canada is quite helpful. Having arrived in Canada as an immigrant recently, I have found that getting a job here can be a challenging experience. I had to spend some time adapting to the Canadian workplace culture and it was not easy....
How to Work as an Extra in Canada
Film Set in Toronto Wondering how to work as an extra in Canada? Well, Canada’s film industry is booming! Many famous movies and TV shows have been filmed in Canada. And, when you work as an extra, it’s a great way to earn extra money. Toronto is one of...
How to Work as a Doctor in Canada
To work as a doctor in Canada and get your license to practice medicine can be a long process. So it's important to stay positive and focus on how you can continue your career as a doctor in Canada. Doctors belong to a regulated profession in Canada, so you need to...
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.