I’m not very happy about going back to driving school despite having a driver’s license. I’ve been to driving school twice already – back home and when I moved to Dubai. I’ve also been driving for over 15 years so was pretty miffed to find out I would have to …
I share my best tips for building credit fast as a newcomer to Canada and the importance of building a credit score ASAP. Prior to arriving in Canada, I’d already read up on the importance of a credit score, which can’t be built without a credit card. I don’t really …
If you’re self-employed in Ontario, you will require other medical insurance in addition to the covered healthcare provided by the province. I have been trying to get a hang of my surroundings the last few months while setting up my business and working a temp contract job, which may become …
Is it possible to rent an apartment as a newcomer to Canada without credit? One of the questions I received last week. I’ve mentioned the horror of no credit and promissory notes for the blood of your firstborn when it comes to finding a place for newcomers previously. There are …
Today, I will be sharing how I set up my self-employed business a few weeks after I arrived in Canada. I already touched on this briefly in my earlier post about My First Few Days in Canada and trying to get everything done at once. Before I arrived in Canada, …
Here are 6 ways to build your personal network in Canada for newcomers. This is the second part of the previous article – 8 Crucial Networking Tips for Newcomers to Canada. I covered networking tips that will help newcomers to Canada tap into the hidden job market and grow a …