É«ºüÈë¿Ú | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:31:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png É«ºüÈë¿Ú | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 First fall in Canada? Here are some things every newcomer should know /2024/09/first-fall-in-canada-here-are-some-things-every-newcomer-should-know-0946317.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:40 +0000 /?p=46317 Fall in Canada is a cozy season characterized by cooling temperatures, changing leaf colours, beloved holidays and fun outdoor activities. If you’re a newcomer to Canada, it presents the perfect opportunity to explore all that the country has to offer. So here are some things you need to know to make the most of the […]

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]]> How newcomer opinions like yours impact Canadian organizations /2024/08/how-newcomer-opinions-like-yours-impact-canadian-organizations-0845833.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:36:35 +0000 /?p=45833 Through online public opinion surveys, the Angus Reid Forum provides Canadian newcomers with a way to share their perspectives on life in Canada. Some topics explored by Angus Reid surveys include social issues, food, housing, and public transportation. Angus Reid wants your opinion The Angus Reid Forum is your chance to tell Canada’s key decision-makers […]

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]]> How residents of Canada can invest tax-free /2024/08/how-residents-of-canada-can-invest-tax-free-0845801.html Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:39 +0000 /?p=45801 Newcomers to Canada looking to grow their wealth may want to take advantage of the ability to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A TFSA is a type of investment account people can use to invest without having to pay taxes on their investment income. Like a Roth IRA in the United States, TFSA contributions […]

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]]> Nine apps to enhance your life in Canada /2024/08/nine-apps-to-enhance-your-life-in-canada-0845304.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:03 +0000 /?p=45304 Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this transition. The É«ºüÈë¿Ú team has compiled a list of nine mobile apps that newcomers can download to enhance their life in Canada. Still planning your move? Check out our article on apps to help […]

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]]> 7 apps to prepare for your move to Canada /2024/07/15-apps-to-download-before-you-arrive-in-canada-0745227.html Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:25 +0000 /?p=45227 Planning your move to a new country is no small task. But digital tools can help. The CIC news team has compiled a list of 7 mobile apps that newcomers can download to help prepare for their move to Canada. Accommodation and housing Padmapper, Rentals.ca, Rentseeker.ca, or Zumper:  Newcomers can use these digital tools to […]

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]]> Debunking four myths about life in Canada  /2024/07/debunking-four-myths-about-life-in-canada-0744938.html Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:31 +0000 /?p=44938 There is a lot of misinformation online about what it’s like to live in Canada. As one of the world’s most popular immigration destinations, many people create a picture of life in Canada that either focuses too intently on the positives of living here or only spotlights the negative aspects of life in this country. […]

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]]> Am I eligible for IRCC settlement services as a temporary resident? /2024/07/am-i-eligible-for-ircc-settlement-services-as-a-temporary-resident-0744870.html Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:20 +0000 /?p=44870 According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some temporary residents (TRs) are eligible for certain settlement services funded by the federal government. Temporary residents are foreign nationals in Canada temporarily, including those who are here while working, visiting or studying. What are settlement services? Generally, settlement services are free resources that help Canadian newcomers […]

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]]> Recent policies that may make home ownership more affordable for eligible newcomers to Canada /2024/04/recent-policies-that-may-make-home-ownership-more-affordable-for-eligible-newcomers-to-canada-0443972.html Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:55 +0000 /?p=43972 On April 11, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced several new housing affordability measures designed to help first-time buyers and current homeowners. In light of the federal restrictions on foreign home buyers last year (more on that later), newcomers to Canada may be curious if they are eligible for any of the recently […]

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]]> As a foreign national, am I eligible for a health card in Canada? /2024/04/as-a-foreign-national-am-i-eligible-for-a-health-card-in-canada-0443549.html Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:00:23 +0000 /?p=43549 As a foreign national in Canada, whether you arrive here as a temporary resident (TR) or a permanent resident (PR), it is important to obtain public healthcare coverage in your destination province/territory. Failing to register for healthcare can leave you having to pay thousands of dollars for healthcare when needed. Note: The Government of Canada […]

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]]> Report: Canada is the 2nd happiest country among the G7 /2024/04/report-canada-is-the-2nd-happiest-country-among-the-g7-0443655.html Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:38 +0000 /?p=43655 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report (WHR), Canada trails only countries in the European Union (EU) concerning overall happiness among all surveyed age groups. The World Happiness Report is an annual publication crafted in partnership between Gallup, the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom, UK), the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable […]

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