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Tax tips for first-time filers, including newcomers
Whether you’re new to Canada or new to the workforce, filing taxes for the first time can feel overwhelming. Canada has a complex tax system that even experienced taxpayers can find perplexing. Thankfully, there are experts available to guide you […] read more
March 22, 2025
Tax tips for first-time filers, including newcomers
Whether you’re new to Canada or new to the workforce, filing taxes for the first time can feel overwhelming. Canada has a complex tax system… read more
March 16, 2025
Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister
Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of Canada’s immigration department,… read more
March 13, 2025
7 most common Canada permanent residency pathways in 2025
Canada’s allure as a prime destination for immigrants continues to grow, with the country’s goal to welcome 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025. Although this… read more
March 12, 2025
New to Canada? Here are some tips on finding work
Finding a job is one of the first things on the todo list of many newcomers to Saskatchewan, and it can be challenging. Jolene… read more
March 12, 2025
Emigration From Canada Now Hits A 7-Year High
Hold onto your toques, Canada—people are leaving in droves! In 2024, a staggering 81,601 Canadians packed their bags and bid farewell to the Great White… read more
March 11, 2025
Life in the shadows
Toronto’s undocumented migrants – most of whom initially entered the country legally – grapple with substandard employment, health and housing options. Every morning across… read more
March 09, 2025
Breaking cultural barriers in my eating disorder recovery
This article discusses eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-833-456-4566. The most… read more
March 07, 2025
Recognizing Foreign Construction Credentials
The UBC Bridge to Red Seal project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, will support 1,500 internationally trained workers by providing… read more
March 02, 2025
‘Express Entry’: Job sectors for priority immigration announced
The federal government has announced the targets in its latest effort to address labour shortages through economic immigration, promoting jobs in health care and social… read more
February 28, 2025
Thousands of newcomers are on waitlists to take English language programs
The wait for newcomers to sign up for English classes might be longer than planned. Thousands are already waiting and now one provider in Calgary… read more
February 27, 2025
Canada’s cuts to newcomer English programs hurt community well-being
The impact of of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 department plan, released about a year ago, are only now starting to become clear in… read more
February 25, 2025
Canada to see 8.1 million job openings by 2033: ESDC report
Canada is projected to see 8.1 million job openings between 2024 and 2033, with retirements accounting for nearly 70% of new vacancies, according to the… read more