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...
Manage Your Finances
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 live in Canada for the next few years. This is why it’s important to make good...
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. This change may also help you to manage your personal finances during this challenging time. If you moved...
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...
Employment In Canada
LinkedIn Profile: Creating Your Professional Brand
A LinkedIn profile is essential for professionals who want to build their brand. expand their network and find employment. So as you look for work in Canada it’s essential to create a professional LinkedIn profile. And LinkedIn is one of the most popular social media...
How to Get the Job You Want in Canada
To get the job you want in Canada can be challenging. When I came to Canada years ago, I expected my job hunt to be difficult. But what I didn't expect was how I had to change my behaviour to adapt to the Canadian work environment. To master this will take time, I’ve...
Essential Tips: Your First Job Interview In Canada
Job interview success will require you to prepare with these essential tips. We know that job interviews can be exciting, but they can also cause stress. However, when you prepare for your interview it will increase your confidence, reduce your stress, and lead to a...
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.