So you’re thinking about moving to Canada. That sounds like a great idea. But what are the steps to Canadian immigration? How do you get started? Naturally, you’ll probably start by doing a little research online. You’ll discover voluminous pages of government programs and federal guidelines. You’ll come across all manner of advice about [...]
Perhaps you’ve heard something about Canadian immigration programs. Canada is famously open to foreigners and immigrants. And the rumours are true. In fact, in some major cities, like Toronto, nearly half of the residents were born outside of Canada. As the neighbor to the south increasingly tightens its borders, and immigration to the U.S. [...]
Are you travelling to Canada for business or pleasure? Lucky you! But before you pack your bags and board the plane, there’s a Canadian travel requirement you should be aware of. Since March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or through Canada, including those who hold a work permit but are visa-exempt, have [...]
Are you a young adult who wants to spend a couple of years discovering a new country, travelling, working temporarily and gaining new and exciting life experiences in Canada? If you are between the 18 and 35 years old (30 years old for some nationalities) and are citizens of France, Switzerland, Australia and other [...]
If you want to settle in Toronto to develop your professional skills, you will feel right at home! It is the economic engine of this country and has a population of about 6 million inhabitants. The economic area of Toronto is very strong and has historically shown consistent signs of growth. The Financial sector: [...]
As we explain this week, if you decide to import a car to Canada, you will have to face an obstacle course to do so. If you had planned to do it, you should take a look at the following, as you may be disappointed. Let's start with the positive. If you come to Canada [...]
A relocation to another country represents a challenging step for the whole family, and especially for your children. Leaving home, leaving town, leaving friends, leaving comforts for the unknown may be really scary for children, especially if they aren’t in control of anything and they feel like they’re undergoing this change. But, you can [...]
Obtaining your Social Insurance Number, or SIN, is one of the very first steps you will need to take when arriving in Canada, whether you are on a Work Permit, on a Study Permit with the intention to work on campus, or on Permanent Residence. This number is your social ID: you need to [...]
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 [...]
Introducing Camille, who relocated with her parents and two siblings from tropical Fort-de-France to freezing Montreal, Canada at age 16. We hope her testimonial will help your teenagers cope with the idea of relocating to Quebec! “Moving on, changing countries and culture is a really challenging upheaval for the whole family. This change seems [...]
