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This New Canadian Is Paying It Forward
A settlement agency got me my first job in Canada as a meat clerk. Since then, Iโve helped other newcomers in Kelowna get on their feet. “I came across Kelowna Community Resources, a non-profit that helps immigrants settle in Kelowna, […] read more
November 19, 2024
BC Newcomer Services Program
The Langley Community Services Society team serves immigrants with temporary resident status (migrant workers, international students, refugee claimants) and naturalized Canadian citizens by connecting them… read more
November 15, 2024
Carpentersโ foreign credentials recognition program receives federal funding
The federal government has earmarked an investment of more than $9 million to prepare as many as 1,500 internationally trained skilled workers to complete their… read more
November 13, 2024
Newcomers to Canada need tailored financial advice, survey reveals
Canadian newcomers may face significant challenges to their financial security, with a lack of understanding playing a key role in financial struggles. According… read more
November 10, 2024
This New Canadian Is Paying It Forward
A settlement agency got me my first job in Canada as a meat clerk. Since then, Iโve helped other newcomers in Kelowna get on their… read more
November 10, 2024
Officer inspires new Canadians to joinย RCMP
Today, he works general duty with the Digbyย RCMPย detachment in Nova Scotia. Whenever there’s an opportunity, he tells new Canadians that becoming a Mountie is within… read more
November 08, 2024
Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants with PICS Society
The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants (Career Paths/CPSI) program is an employment and skills upgrading program for internationally trained skilled immigrants. The program assists permanent… read more
October 30, 2024
Hereโs What the Liberal Cuts to Immigration Will Mean
In politics, you are often vilified when you admit a mistake. In the case of the Liberal governmentโs officialย announcementย Friday that immigration… read more
October 26, 2024
How Canadaโs new immigration targets will impact the economy – RBC Thought Leadership
The Canadian Government has been under growing pressure to align the inflow of newcomers to the country with current labour market needs and infrastructure capacity… read more
October 24, 2024
What every immigrant should know when coming to Canada
CPAs can help newcomers understand the intricacies of our financial and tax system to reduce the risk of costly mistakes. Learning to navigate the financial… read more
October 24, 2024
New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister
The federal government’s new immigration levels plan will stabilize population growth and relieve pressure on the housing market, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday. As … read more
October 23, 2024
Opinion |ย Racism against South Asians is becoming a scourge. Wasnโt Canada supposed to be better than this?
Over the last few months, my social media feeds have been inundated with content targeting Canadaโs South Asian and Sikh immigrants. Along with stereotypes, conspiracy… read more
October 18, 2024
Why are Canadian employers leaving highly skilled talent on the bench?
The issue of immigrant underemployment remains a persistent problem in Canada, despite policies aimed at integrating highly skilled global talent into the workforce. But why?… read more