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
Vacancy Rates and Housing Costs for Newcomers
Vacancy Rates and Housing Costs in Canada Vacancy rates are a key driver of rental housing costs in Canada. Newcomers to Canada often rent their homes for a while before buying. As a newcomer, housing costs can take up a large portion of your budget. When you are...
Your Rights as a Renter in Canada
Knowing your rights as a renter in Canada is essential. When you arrive in Canada, renting suitable housing will be a top priority. And knowing your rights as a renter will ensure that you can enjoy your home free from hassles. Newcomers to Canada often rent homes for...
Can I Rent a Home without a Credit History?
To rent a home in Canada without a credit history is possible, but it's definitely more challenging. While it's ideal if you have a credit history, there are some options that you can consider if you don't have a history. The first step towards moving to Canada is to...
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
Virtual Interview Tips for Success
Improve the outcome of your virtual interview 1. Have the right technology for your virtual interview 2. Minimize distractions 3. Ensure you have good lighting 4. Create the right setting 5. Pay attention to your attire 6. Prepare yourself for the interview 7. Conduct...
What is Mentoring? Career Guidance in Canada
What is mentoring? In the context of your career, it’s an important tool that can help guide your job search efforts. In simple terms, it’s a process where someone shares their skills and knowledge to guide others. For newcomers, finding a mentor from your profession...
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....
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.