E. Reyes

Inside: Looking for jobs in Canada can be challenging. Try going to job fairs and find out how they can be so useful. Job fairs pop up in spring, then again in November and if you are looking for work, you may want to go see them for yourself. You may not end up with … Read more

Inside: Mental health challenges for newcomers to Canada are common, but can be overcome with support from the government and the community. Caregivers are not the only ones to experience anxiety; newcomers that are into different careers also face mental health issues of varying levels, but there is always help available. Mental health support and … Read more

Inside: With the opening of the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots last March 31, 2025, some got lucky while others got frustrated. Here’s what happened. March 31 being the end of the month was already stressful as for many, this was when rent or mortgage or whatever payments were due. But for the caregivers who … Read more

Inside: Applying for work permits to Canada can be frustrating. Moreso, choosing open versus work permits. Understanding the differences between an open work permit, and a closed work permit as you plan to come to Canada to work can take time, conscientious effort, and experience. Many people think that they don’t have a choice whether … Read more

Inside: ” How to Come to Canada .” You’ve got that plan for the longest time but it’s still just a plan. Why? Over the last couple years, we had some people who reached out and asked questions about coming to Canada. They emailed, we emailed back with responses and encouragement. They met with us … Read more

Inside: Learn from her experience in becoming a nurse in Canada ( Ontario ) – challenging but fulfilling! Here’s a Q and A with Vera, a newly-licensed RPN ( Registered Practical Nurse ) in Toronto, Ontario. Arriving as permanent resident in 2022, the pathway to become licensed RPN was started two months earlier while still … Read more

Inside: Planning to come to Canada to visit and tour? Read on to learn how best to apply. Getting approved to come to Canada as a tourist or visitor seems to get better chances these days. Unlike before, the thinking was that you needed to prove you have money to show when you apply. That … Read more

Inside: Learn practical tips to survive the crunch for international students in Canada. While there is still no news about extending beyond the end of this year for international students to work off campus and for more than 20 hours a week, students from other countries may have to continue to tighten their belts. There … Read more