Resources for newcomers to Canada to help them settle down quickly and start working on making the best out of the move and not wasting any settlement funds…
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 …
If you don’t have a Canadian address for PR card delivery, here’s what you can do while apartment hunting. I’ve been a permanent resident of Canada for a few weeks now and I’ve been busy with a lot of things including starting a new job. If you’re interested in how …
Hello! So I landed in Canada a few weeks ago and I’ve been a very busy lady. After 14 hours of sleep, I woke up refreshed on my second day in Canada. I summoned an Uber and headed for the popular Square One Mall for some food. I also wanted …