Organizations Offering Mentorship Programs in Canada
If you’re looking to reap the many benefits of mentorship, whether as a mentor or mentee, one of the easiest way is to join a mentorship program that has been structured by an organization rather than to personally seek out a mentor for yourself. Here’s a curated list of organizations offering mentorship programs across Canada…
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How Extended Healthcare Coverage Works in Canada
Some of the most critical healthcare services are not free in Canada. For example, dental care (for adults) and prescription drugs are not free. Other services not covered by public health insurance include massage therapy, physiotherapy, optometry, chiropody, podiatry and psychotherapy. These are called regulated services and are generally the same in every province. 
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Top Eight Reasons Immigrants Migrate to Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is arguably the nation’s most underrated region. Although many sources claim that the best provinces to migrate to are Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, the Atlantic region has more to offer than ever as more immigrants consider new beginnings in humble, low-key provinces. 
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Affordable Housing a Top Priority for New Immigrants to Canada
Canadians are struggling to survive. According to a recent Statistics Canada survey on the shelter cost-to-income ratio, of the 34,973,090 households examined across the country, 2,682,765 need housing.
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The Real Cost of Free Healthcare in Canada
Canadians and permanent residents don’t have to deal with staggering hospital bills like Americans. However, there are several exceptions and downsides to Canada’s free healthcare. For instance, if you need dental work, pain management or another regulated healthcare service, getting a job with extended healthcare coverage is the only way to secure affordability. Otherwise, you…
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Opportunity for More Undocumented Workers to Apply for Permanent Resident
The good news is that the government of Canada is expanding its program for out-of-status or undocumented workers, as they are more commonly known, to apply for permanent residency. The bad news is that the program is limited to those living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and working in the construction trade.Â
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Migration Nation – How Immigrants Have Made It In Other Part of Canada
Canada is a large country. It is the second-largest country in the world after Russia. This country is blessed with tons of land for new arrivals to call home, yet over 13 million people out of the total 38 million people live in MTV (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver). The dominance of these cities and their respective…
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Correlation Between Age and Immigration in Canada
Coming to Canada is a dream for many. It is considered one of the best countries in the world for immigrants due to its multiculturalism and anti-discrimination policies. But if you’ve ever gone through the process of immigration, you’ll know that the younger you are, the more appealing you are in the eyes of the…
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Fewer Immigrants Becoming Canadians
Despite Canada’s efforts to attract growing numbers of newcomers, the proportion of immigrants who seize the opportunity to become Canadian is in freefall. Data collected during the 2021 Census reveal that just 45.7% of permanent residents became citizens within 10 years, down from 60% in 2016 and 75.1% in 2001. This represents a 40% decline…
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Current Economic Hardship Threaten Survival of Immigrant-Owned Businesses
Local immigrant-owned and operated businesses work longer hours despite extensive family commitments, yet they make less revenue than Canadian-owned and operated businesses. What impacts these businesses, and what do business experts advise to ease the pressures?
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Catching Up on Canadian Cannabis
In 2001, Canada legalized the medical use of cannabis for those with various chronic physical and mental health illnesses. But before you are tempted to use cannabis or its products, here is what you need to know. Â
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Limited Resources Available to International Students Despite Funding Education in CanadaÂ
According to Statistics Canada, international undergraduate students will pay 429 per cent more in tuition than domestic students in 2023. Postgraduate international students will also pay 184 per cent more for their studies than their domestic peers.  The Canadian Federation of Students’ factsheet on international student tuition fees notes the increases are differential fees that post-secondary institutions use to…
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Canada’s Foreign Buyers Ban Is Not What It Seems
On January 1, 2023, the federal government of Canada’s foreign buyers’ ban came into effect. The Trudeau administration’s two-year ban on purchasing properties by foreign individuals is a step to temper down record-breaking housing prices in cities like Vancouver and Toronto. What does this really mean?
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Balancing School and Work Life as a Full-Time Student
How important is finding a balance between work and school? And how many students silently struggle with too many obligations? While some young people can focus solely on their studies without worrying about finances, not all have that option. Moreover, international students need help with distinctive obstacles that domestic students do not experience. 
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Seeking Clarity, Support and Justice After a Winnipeg Police Dog Attacks a School Boy
On December 14, 2022, David Aloba, a five-year-old student of Samuel Burland School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was bitten by a police dog when the Canine Division of the Winnipeg Police Department Visited his school. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he received multiple stitches to his lower lips from a plastic surgeon. Winnipeg…
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Living to Your Full Potential Through Goal Setting
While the future may be full of possibilities, knowing where to start on the path from your current life to the one you envision for yourself can be challenging; this is where goal setting is the most useful. Setting a goal gives you something specific to work towards, which can also help you stay motivated…
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