New Canadians

Canadian employers want to fill the shortage of high-skilled talent. And, international students in the country want to gain meaningful work experience. To help both parties, Canada has announced an extension of the post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Starting April 6, 2023, international graduates with a recently expired or expiring PGWP will qualify for an additional […]

Martin Basiri arrived in Canada in 2010 from Iran, all set to study engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. For several years now, he’s been making headlines as the CEO and co-founder of ApplyBoard, an international student Edtech platform based in Kitchener, ON. ApplyBoard is run by Martin Basiri and his brothers Meti […]

The city of Temiskaming Shores is a small, tight-knit and thriving community located on Lake Temiskaming’s Wabi Bay in Northeastern Ontario. An economic hub with lucrative opportunities across mining, lumbering, agriculture, and tourism, it is attractive to newcomers and immigrants who might be seeking the amenities of a larger community with the slow pace, low […]

Searching for a job? In that case, you must know that Temiskaming Shores welcomes newcomers and Canadians alike. The small city in Northeastern Ontario is an economic hub with lucrative opportunities in mining, lumbering, agriculture, tourism, and more. Some employers even have a robust training program and are willing to train from the ground up. […]

Olubukola Abdul, who moved from Nigeria to Canada with her family in December 2019, is grateful for the career, settlement and education support she received during Planning for Canada’s sessions, especially the answers she received to questions about her kids’ schooling. “I had a very rich experience and Planning for Canada’s pre-arrival services covered mostly […]

The permanent residence pilot program launched in 2019 for 500 out-of-status workers in the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) now applies to 1,000 workers. Established by  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), the successful program acknowledges the critical role that construction workers play in […]

If you’re new to Canada and beginning a mentoring relationship with an established professional in your desired field here, it’s important to be aware of the dos and don’ts of mentoring in the Canadian landscape. It helps to remember that as a mentee, you control how your relationship with your mentor blooms and the results […]

Are you an entrepreneur who is interested in moving to Canada? If yes, then the Start-up Visa Program is for you. The program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs and can compete on a global scale. Our reporter Sarabpreet Kaur spoke with […]

Around the world, there’s a growing demand for skilled professionals in the Network Cabling field to install and maintain the networks we all use and depend on. The Canadian market is no different and in fact, offers several job and skill training opportunities for internationally trained immigrants to the country. If you have previous education […]

Canada has implemented the new National Occupational Classification or NOC 2021 system as of November 16, 2022. Through this update, 16 occupations that were not previously eligible can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residency. This includes nurse aides, long-term care aides, hospital attendants, elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and transport truck drivers, […]