In the last few years, families, students, professionals and refugees have been moving to Canada in record numbers. Federal programs and government policies have been making immigration easier, but it's more than just a matter of reducing red tape. In fact, you can come up with all sorts of excellent reasons to move to [...]
If you're planning a move into, out of, or across Canada, there's a good chance you'll need to hire a moving company. Maybe you've got a brother-in-law with remarkably broad shoulders and an unusually strong back. Or maybe you have a circle of buddies who will work for beer and peanuts. But when it's [...]
Moving around the world can be a carefree and exhilarating adventure when you're traveling light and flying solo. But when you want to go overseas with a family and children, things aren't so simple. If you're moving to Canada with a family, you will find the country very kind and welcoming, but you'll need [...]
For more than 20 years we've been helping people from all over the world move to Canada. We hold their hands as they go through the process of relocation, which can sometimes get challenging. Every relocation is unique, but certain issues are almost universal, and some questions come up again and again. For a [...]
If you’re moving to Canada from another country and planning to make any large purchases, like a car or perhaps a house, then you will probably want to bring some foreign money into the country. Moving money in and out of Canada is not terribly difficult, but it can get expensive. These days, there [...]
Moving to Canada might be the biggest decision of your life. And we'd like to think it's also the best decision of your life. Canada is an incredible country, filled with wonderful people, natural beauty, economic opportunity and political stability. But that doesn't mean moving there will be easy. You may encounter obstacles, and you [...]
For some people, moving to another country can be something like a dream. A fantasy of adventure, new experiences, a better way of life. But without the proper preparation, moving abroad can also turn into a logistical nightmare. In some cases, the legal paperwork and bureaucratic procedure can be formidable. But even if the immigration [...]
When you are relocating to Canada, packing a container full of your belongings is an important part of your move, and can be stressful. Don’t worry! There are many options available to help make shipping a container to Canada simple and easy for you. Read over some of these tips for packing a container [...]
