Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are three primary locations where immigrants have historically settled. A survey published by Statistics Canada in 2021 shows that 29.5% of recent Canadian immigrants – those who came to Canada between 2016 and 2021 – settled in Toronto, 12.2% settled in Montreal, and a bit more than that (11.7%) decided to...
Category: Life in Canada
IRCC Introduces Monthly Payment Option for Super Visa Applicants’ Medical Insurance
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the way applicants applying for a Super Visa can pay for their medical insurance coverage. The applicant must have private medical insurance that meets all the following criteria to qualify for the Super Visa: It covers medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation; It provides at...
Reasons Why Hundreds of Newcomers are Moving to Northeastern Ontario
A growing number of newcomers choose to settle in Northeastern Ontario instead of large cities like Toronto or Montreal. Northeastern Ontario offers newcomers the opportunity to build the life they’ve always dreamed of. With affordable living, job opportunities, and many amenities, newcomers are able to build a successful life quickly. Northeastern Ontario has everything you...
Five Canadian Cities Ranked Among the Best 100 to Live In
A British Columbia-based marketing consultancy specializing in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations ranked Toronto 24th out of 100 best cities for living in the world. Global cities with populations over one million are ranked according to a variety of factors, including safety, outdoor space, workforce participation, GDP, nightlife, universities,...
A Guide to Managing Your Finances As a Newcomer to Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, you may be wondering how to manage your finances best. After all, there are a lot of things to consider – from setting up a budget to understanding your credit score. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. There’s no doubt that managing your finances as a newcomer to Canada...
What Makes October Such An Important Month For Canadian immigration?
Certainly, October is likely to be the busiest one for Canada’s immigration sector. Numerous end-of-year developments are expected in the upcoming weeks that will strengthen the foundation for immigration trends for the next year and beyond. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to announce for the PGP 2022 in late October, and the...
17 Reasons to Immigrate to Canada
Canada is touted as one of the friendliest and safest countries in the world. This land of the maple leaf has got ample to offer from beautiful landscapes, rock-solid healthcare, and opportunities to a world-class education system. Recently, its cities made it to the top ten of Economist’s Global Livability Survey – Calgary was ranked...
Canada Still has More Vacancies than Jobs
Recently, Canada’s employment rate has been falling, with many of their job vacancies not being filled. In addition, Canada’s monthly report on pay and employment has revealed that the number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer has decreased for the first time since last May. As a result, 26,000 jobs are no...
Canada’s Population Growth Surges Highest in 30 years
As of April 2022, Canada’s population growth was assessed to be approximately 39 million people. This is a population spike of nearly 128,000 people over a quarter from January. This embarks as the highest growth rate in the first three months of the year. Ontario and New Brunswick Touching New Heights The population growth...