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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Ordeals of Immigrants Traveling Home During Holiday Season
The Covid-19 pandemic made the distance between immigrants living in Canada and their loved ones in their home countries seem all the longer. Empty airports, travel restrictions and Zoom calls became the norm. Christmas 2022 was set to be a welcome return to normal, with people eager to visit family and friends they had not…
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Life in Detention Camps: Through the Eyes of Refugee Claimants
Even though Canada has a long history of welcoming refugees and migrants, Canada can do better, especially in how immigration detainees are handled. As critics point out, an oversight authority and community-based accommodation rather than incarceration in holding cells would help Canada genuinely live up to her reputation of ‘Welcome to Canada!”
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Saving the Planet One Take-Out Container at a Time
Erika Reyes moved to Toronto, Ontario, from Mexico four years ago. Soon after, she became enamoured with starting her own company. An unfulfilling marketing job, the effects of single-use plastic and words of encouragement from her husband eventually set her in motion towards opening Inwit, a sustainable take-out container company with a promising future.
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Choosing Between a Tax-Free Savings Account and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Saving for the future is important, and though income levels may not always make it easy, it is a prudent move. Two common savings accounts available in Canada are the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). To understand how these plans work, Immigrant Muse asked Brenda Akins, Associate Portfolio Manage,…
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Programs and Resources for Displaced Ukrainians in Canada
Canada has a reputation for welcoming immigrants from all across the globe. So when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it was no surprise that many Canadian provinces immediately supported displaced Ukrainians to put down new roots in Canada and feel safe again.
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How to Avoid Financial Scams and the Resultant Problems
With modern technology rapidly developing, financial scams have never been more dangerous. Becoming prey to fraudsters can cost immigrants a fortune, and victims often struggle to report fraudulent crimes. Learning to tell the difference between a scam and a genuine offer can help save newcomers from making devastating financial errors.
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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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