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CIC News The eight most livable cities for newcomers to Canada—and how to move there Most newcomers choose one of Canada’s three “gateway cities” (Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver), upon initially moving to the country due to work and schooling opportunities. While these cities are often regarded as the most popular among new arrivals, the world’s…
CIC News Nine apps to enhance your life in Canada Newcomers often face a steep learning curve when adapting to life in Canada. Digital tools can help to ease this transition. The CIC News team has compiled a list of nine mobile apps that newcomers can download to enhance their life in Canada. Still planning…
CIC News 7 apps to prepare for your move to Canada Planning your move to a new country is no small task. But digital tools can help. The CIC news team has compiled a list of 6 mobile apps that newcomers can download to help prepare for their move to Canada. Accommodation and housing Padmapper,…
CIC News Debunking four myths about life in Canada There is a lot of misinformation online about what it’s like to live in Canada. As one of the world’s most popular immigration destinations, many people create a picture of life in Canada that either focuses too intently on the positives of living here or only…
CIC News Recent policies that may make home ownership more affordable for eligible newcomers to Canada On April 11, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced several new housing affordability measures designed to help first-time buyers and current homeowners. In light of the federal restrictions on foreign home buyers last year (more on that…
CIC News Canada extends foreign home buyer ban until 2027 The Canadian government has extended the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act until January 1st, 2027. The policy, which was initially instituted to increase the number of housing units available to Canadians for purchase, will now be in place for an…
CIC News Festivals and fun to help get through your first winter in Canada Canadian winters are famous for frigid temperatures, snowstorms, slush, and ice and this can be daunting for prospective newcomers to Canada. While there’s no escaping that the weather is harsh for several months of the year in much of the country…
CIC News New laws and regulations that will significantly impact Canadian newcomers in 2024 Throughout this year, Canadian newcomers can expect to see several new regulations and laws implemented at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. These changes, ranging from employment and taxes to international student tuition, are likely to impact international students, temporary foreign…
CIC News What is an Authorization to Return to Canada? In Canada, people who are inadmissible to this country are issued either a departure order, an exclusion order, or a deportation order by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and/or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). While it may seem like this would conclusively end…
CIC News What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter? This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is…