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Housing and Grocery Accessibility
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Canada’s Bold Measures to Enhance Housing and Grocery Accessibility

In recent developments, Canada has taken significant steps to address the rising cost of living, particularly impacting newcomers. A recent Leger poll conducted for OMNI news revealed that 83% of surveyed newcomers found affordability challenges were making their settlement in Canada more challenging. Statistics Canada further highlighted that over a third of recent newcomers were...

Safest Travel Destination 2024
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Safest Travel Destination 2024: Canada Tops the Charts

According to a recent report released by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), Canada has been awarded as the safest travel destination in 2024. This accolade marks a significant climb from its sixth position in 2023. Canada’s top ranking is attributed to its excellence in various safety measures, including transportation, low rates of violent crime, robust...

World's Top Passport Holders in 2024
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Canada Secures Its Position Among the World’s Top Passport Holders in 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of global mobility, Canada continues to shine, retaining one of the world’s top passports in 2024. Despite trailing behind the United States, the Passport Index, an interactive ranking tool, places Canada in the seventh-highest grouping globally, alongside nations like Malta, Lithuania, Slovenia, Estonia, and Australia. Global Passport Power Rank 2024 The...

Life in Quebec
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Life in Quebec: A Comprehensive Guide for Newcomers

Quebec, Canada’s second most populous province, beckons with a distinct allure that sets it apart from other regions. Boasting a population of over 8.7 million, the province encompasses major metropolitan areas like Montreal, Quebec, and Sherbrooke. Housing in Quebec: A Diverse Landscape Quebec’s diverse housing market caters to various preferences and needs. Factors such as...

Best Countries Ranking
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Canada Secures Second Place in the 2023 Best Countries Ranking

In the latest iteration of the Best Countries ranking by U.S. News, Canada proudly clinches the second position as the best country in the world for the year 2023. This significant leap signifies an improvement from the 2022 rankings when Canada held the third spot in the ranking, reinforcing Canada’s global stature across various dimensions....

Bank of Canada
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The Impact of the Bank of Canada on Newcomers

Recently, The Bank of Canada implemented its highest rate of interest of 4.75%.This 25 basis points rise from the previous increase in January has surprised many, as BoC Governor Tiff Macklem had previously indicated an intention to avoid further hikes. The rate of interest escalated by 3.25% since July 2022.This unexpected rate hike comes in...