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Living In Canada
Saint Patrick’s Day: When Canada Goes Green
What is Saint Patrick's Day? Saint Patrick's Day is an annual celebration that takes place every year on March 17. Today, the holiday is known for its parties, excessive use of the colour green, and celebrating anything and everything Irish, including St....
Is Family Day a Statutory Holiday in Canada?
Parents and children enjoying the Family Day holiday Family Day is a fairly new Canadian holiday. Currently, only Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick recognize it as a statutory holiday. Family Day was first celebrated in...
Educating Newcomer Parents About Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone. For me, it happened at school when I first moved to Canada. It was verbal bullying – name-calling, sarcastic remarks, and taunting, mostly. I never told anyone because I didn’t know the term ‘bullying’, or how to recognize it. According...
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...
Boxing Day in Canada Can Save You Money
To most of us, Boxing Day in Canada is the holiday that comes right after Christmas. Many Canadians don’t know the history of the holiday or what its true purpose was. Today, it's a shopping holiday where you can get great deals on everyday items. It was not always...
Black Friday Sales | Tips to Stay on Budget
Black Friday sales are usually when people begin their holiday shopping in Canada. What is Black Friday? Black Friday marks the official date for retailers to launch some of their best sales of the holiday season. You can expect to find great deals with discounts that...
Employment In Canada
Newcomers to Canada Will Find an Economy Desperate for Workers
The Canadian job market remains robust for newcomers to Canada and international students. Despite rising interest rates and talk of recession, Canada's jobless rate fell in June to 4.9 percent, a new record low going back to 1976. The acute labour...
LinkedIn Profile | Essential Tips & Advice for Newcomers
A LinkedIn profile is essential for professionals who want to build their brand, expand their network, and find employment. For newcomers, these LinkedIn tips and advice will help you to create a professional profile and: Showcase your work achievements...
Canada’s jobless rate remains good news for newcomers
The good news for newcomers to Canada in April's jobless statistics is the fact that employers were looking to fill about 825,000 positions. And finding workers right now is difficult with the unemployment rate at a record low of 5.2 percent. And even...
Buying Your First Home
Choosing a neighbourhood
When buying a home for the first time, it is important that you choose the right location. With a bad location, you may have to move too soon and spend a lot of money to do so. Live close to work When choosing a location, the first thing you need to consider is the...
Making an offer
Once you've found a property that you want, you'll want to make an offer. An offer represents your desire to purchase the property, and the amount that you're willing to pay for it. Your real estate agent can usually give you advice about the price you should offer on...