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
Mother’s Day Canada |Creating Special Memories
Mother’s Day in Canada is a beautiful way to celebrate and appreciate mothers in your life (mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, and family friends). And to create special memories with children. It is a very important and special day for Canadians to show their...
Parenting Styles and Raising Children in Canada
Parenting styles play an important role to help children develop emotional and social skills to succeed in Canada. While basic tenets such as love, support, and encouragement are common around the world, you might find being a parent in Canada different than in your...
First Time Home Buyer: Newcomer Tips
For many newcomers, owning a home in Canada is a source of pride, satisfaction, and accomplishment! And buying a home is also an investment that grows over time and provides a great financial benefit. But before jumping into buying a home, there are some...
Manage Your Finances
Types of Bank Accounts to Save for Your Future
Types of bank accounts to save and grow your money in Canada! Newcomers should know about the different types of bank accounts to use all the financial resources available to them. Knowing what each bank account is for will help you to put your money in the right...
Saving Money for Your Emergency Fund
For newcomers, it’s not uncommon to face an uncertain financial situation in your first few years. An emergency fund can help you meet unexpected costs, manage expenses while searching for employment, or stay afloat if you face a job loss. Unexpected expenses can...
How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?
The question “how much mortgage can I afford?” is quite different from “how much mortgage can I get?” So, it’s important to understand the risks involved when a lender offers you a mortgage that is more than you need or expected. When buying a home for the first time,...
Employment In Canada
Networking Interview Questions to Help Your Career
Networking is a crucial way to research and learn about your profession in Canada. And asking the right networking interview questions can help you to make professional contacts, speed up your job search, and grow your career. And to help you network in Canada, you...
Earning Money with Survival Jobs: Is it Worth it?
Once you arrive in Canada, you have a huge decision to make: should I get a survival job to earn money or look for a job in my profession. A survival job is not the best first job you can get. But, since they are easy to obtain, survival jobs can be a helpful way of...
Canada Job Bank: Your Vital Research Tool
Research Your Occupation in Canada The Canada job bank is an essential tool to research your profession or trade in Canada. And when you conduct research before you arrive, you'll be assured that you can resume your career in Canada. With the right information, you...
Buying Your First Home
All you need to know about Canada’s new mortgage rules
If you are planning to buy a home in Canada after you immigrate here, then you need to make sure that you have the latest information regarding Canada’s mortgage rules. As of January 2018, prospective homebuyers in Canada will be subject to a new mortgage stress test.
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....