On June 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Montreal, in the French Canadian Province of Quebec, climbed from $12.50 to $13.10 an hour. This came as good news to those at the lower end of the income ladder. But it begs the question, "Can anyone really live on minimum wage in Montreal?" On minimum [...]
A recent story from NPR has been trending this week, and reiterating what we here at ARIANNE have long known. High tech workers are heading to Canada. It's good news for Canadian tech companies. And it's good news for international workers with specialized skills and training. But it's not such good news for American [...]
Welcome to Montréal, where French and North American cultures come together like pancakes and maple syrup. Yes, it's a beautiful case of international fusion. But just like a jug of syrup, it can sometimes get messy. And nowhere is that mess more evident than in the language laws of Québec. For all practical purposes, [...]
In the past few decades, Canada has become a top destination for immigrants from around the world. At the same time, it has earned a reputation as a land of opportunity. Canada ranks among the safest and most prosperous countries in the world, with places like Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal having some of [...]
For potential immigrants seeking to relocate to Canada, one of the best options is to land a job with a Canadian company. The country has a variety of favourable immigration programs for foreign workers. Even if you don't have a job offer in Canada, there are numerous options and opportunities for individuals with skills [...]
As immigrants from around the world flock to Canada in record quantities, the greatest number (about 1/3 of them) are still settling in Toronto. Montreal and Vancouver also continue to attract legions of foreign workers, international students and immigrants of all kinds. Meanwhile, on the quiet plains of Alberta, Calgary is seeing the greatest [...]
Whether you call them Gen Y or Millennials, young people have been showing an increasing craving for international mobility. International Experience Canada Through a series of bilateral agreements, united under the International Experience Canada banner (IEC), Canada has tried to make the most of this phenomenon and attract young people between the ages of [...]
