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
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 heath 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...
Tax deadline extended due to COVID-19
To reduce financial hardship for Canadians due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended the deadline to file your 2019 tax return to June 1, 2020. If you moved to Canada in 2019, you need to file a tax return even if you lived in Canada...
Manage Your Finances
Tax deadline extended due to COVID-19
To reduce financial hardship for Canadians due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has extended the deadline to file your 2019 tax return to June 1, 2020. If you moved to Canada in 2019, you need to file a tax return even if you lived in Canada...
What’s an average engineer salary in Canada?
The average engineer salary in Canada varies based on factors such as your area of focus and the region where you live. However, with an increasing demand for engineers in Canada, average salaries fall in the range of $45,000 - $80,000 per year. To understand what you...
Tips to maintain a good credit report in Canada
Getting credit history in your new country is important, but more importantly, do you know how to maintain a good credit report in Canada? We'll share tips to help you maintain a healthy credit report after you have taken great care to build it. Because with a well...
Employment In Canada
Engineering jobs in demand in Canada
There are many engineering jobs in demand in Canada. And according to a labour market report conducted by Engineers Canada, Canada will require 100,000 new engineers before 2025. Also, jobs will be available for disciplines that include: Civil; Mechanical; Computer...
Canadian certification can advance your career
You can advance your career by getting Canadian certification for your profession or trade. And this will help to showcase your existing skills, knowledge, and experience to Canadian employers. A recent survey by World Education Services (WES) found that 74% of...
Working in accounting jobs in Canada
To help you understand the accounting and finance landscape in Canada, we’ll look at four key areas including:
1. An overview of the accounting and finance industry in Canada
2. Accounting credentials and certifications that are required
3. The job outlook for accounting and finance jobs in Canada
4. Labour market statistics for accounting jobs in Canada.
Franchising For New Canadians
Why use a franchise broker?
If your thinking about buying a franchise, you may be wondering if you should use a franchise broker. A seasoned and ethical franchise broker can maximize your success because of three key areas that they bring to the table: Knowledge 2. Experience 3. Franchise Fit...
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.