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Big changes are coming to job postings in Ontario, and whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, it’s something you’ll want to know about. The Ontario government has enacted new amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), a significant move towards promoting workplace equity and transparency. These amendments will …
If you’ve ever wondered how to be more intentional with your spending and support homegrown talent, this article covers 5 ways to support Canadian-made. Canada is more than just maple syrup, hockey, and poutine; it’s a country built on resilience, innovation, and community. With global corporations dominating the marketplace, it’s …
The $100 Spending Shift Challenge is a fun and simple personal finance experiment that encourages Canadians to shift at least $100 of their regular spending away from U.S. companies and toward Canadian-owned businesses. Ever wonder where your hard-earned money actually goes? A lot of it ends up in the pockets …
The political landscape between Canada and the United States has been tumultuous at times, but recent developments have sparked a new wave of economic activism. With the U.S. President again stirring controversy by suggesting the potential annexation of Canada, many Canadians are looking for ways to push back economically. One …
You can explore many paths to immigrate to Canada, and the Federal Self-Employed is just one of those paths. It is how I immigrated to Canada; it has been an interesting journey. Unfortunately, the Federal Self-Employed Program has a backlog that has increased processing times to over four years, which …
In this post, I break down exactly how much it costs me to become a Canadian citizen starting from my application submission for the self-employed category to applying for a Canadian passport. I began the process of immigrating to Canada in 2018 and became a Canadian citizen this year. It …