Are Job Fairs In Canada Still Relevant ?

Job fairs in Canada- are they relevant?

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

Coping With Anxiety And Depression Among Newcomers To Canada

Mental health challenges for newcomers to Canada

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

Let’s Hope All Is Not Lost For Caregivers

Home care worker in Canada

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

Decide Wisely Between Open and Closed Work Permits

work permit application to Canada

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

Canada Government Reduces Immigration Targets

Government of Canada immigration targets

Inside: The government of Canada has recently announced cutting immigration targets for the next three years.  The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced recently the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, … Read more

Becoming a Nurse in Ontario

Becoming a Nurse in Canada

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

Coming to Canada as Tourist, Visitor Better this Time

Coming to Canada to Visit

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