Landing in Canada soon? Things you need to know.
Before you arrive into Canada here’s a few things you need to know and do.
Inflation in Canada and What it Means for Newcomers
For newcomers and international students arriving in Canada, the current rate of inflation affects how much you pay for housing, groceries, transportation, and other expenses. Staying informed about inflation changes can help you budget and manage your finances. Stay...
How to Find Accommodation in Canada
Finding accommodation in Canada can be challenging for newcomers and international students amid a rental housing crisis. While finding a short-term rental before you arrive is an important first step, the hard work is finding your first long-term rental. Of course,...
What is Credential Recognition?
An interviewer is reviewing the qualifications of a job candidate.
Canada Job Market Report: Latest Stats and Trends (June 2024)
Canada's economy lost 1,400 jobs in June as unemployment rose to a 29-month high of 6.4 percent, according to the latest job market report from Statistics Canada. The country’s unemployment rate has grown since April 2023, rising 1.3 percentage points. This latest...
How Can I Find Short-Term Rentals in Canada?
Finding a short-term rental is a vital first step in the housing journey of immigrants and international students arriving in Canada. Before finding their first long-term home in Canada, newcomers need temporary accommodation while they search for a job and get...
Discover Exciting Summer Festivals in Canada in 2024!
Indigenous Peoples participate in the Calgary Stampede Parade. Canadians look forward to festivals and these 2024 summer festivals are worth checking out! Canada is home to some of the biggest and grandest festivals out there. New to Canada? Explore some of its most...
Canada Day 2024! Celebrating Canada’s 157th Birthday!
Every year, Canadians start their summer by celebrating Canada Day on July 1. The holiday marks the anniversary of Confederation, the event that created Canada. This nationwide holiday brings people across the country together to celebrate the wonderful things Canada...
Insurance in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know
Protecting yourself and your family against unexpected danger and risk is what insurance in Canada is all about for newcomers to Canada and international students. Knowing about the different kinds of insurance in Canada available to you is important even before you...
Travel Medical Health Insurance: An Overview for Newcomers
Recently, Dave Frattini, Managing Partner of Prepare for Canada and Rentals for Newcomers, sat down with Robin Ingle, CEO of Ingle International Insurance, to discuss the importance of Travel Medical Health insurance for immigrants arriving in Canada. In their...