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Financial Planning Basics for New Canadians – The importance of budgeting and cash flow management

When you’re new to Canada, getting a handle on your finances may be one of the top items on your to-do list. Creating a budget may be the best place to start. Budgeting might help you see where your money is

Can I be a dual citizen if I immigrate to Canada?

Although they eventually become Canadian citizens many immigrants to this country aim to obtain dual citizenship to maintain the benefits of being a citizen in their home country. What is dual citizenship? Dual citizenship occurs when someone legally holds two different

From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey

As yet another election cycle looms in the United States (U.S.), online data suggests that Americans and individuals residing in the U.S. are considering Canada as an immigration option, Canada attracts a small but notable number of immigrants from the United

8 Tips for the Listening Component of your CELPIP Test

The CELPIP team often gets questions from candidates about the best strategies to prepare for certain parts of the CELPIP exam. Invariably, the speaking component tends to generate the greatest interest. In this article, the CELPIP team has put together 8

IRCC proposes amendments that require students to re-apply for a study permit if they change schools in Canada

A recent Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcement in the Canadian Gazette by has attracted interest due to some proposed changes to Canada’s international student program. Of particular note among the proposed changes is IRCC’s suggestion that international students who

New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to

Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI nominate newcomers for provincial immigration

This week, four provinces issued nominations for immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited through economic streams that chose candidates based on their education, employment, professional skills, and more. Read on for a province-by-province breakdown of

IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined recent progress on Skills Missions, one of the key objectives outlined in the Strategic Immigration Review released in October 2023. The report comes from an Access to Information Request (ATIP) obtained by CIC

Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada

Many international students who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution do not have a job offer lined up when they graduate. Therefore, when you complete your studies in Canada – transitioning from international student to international graduate – you will need to

Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students

Montreal has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international students according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities for 2025. Quebec’s largest city placed 10th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score

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