Canada

Internet and phone services are becoming more affordable across Canada

According to the latest version of Canada’s Price Comparison Study of Telecom Services, prices for both wireless and home internet services declined across Canada in 2022.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a single year.

By Vimal Sivakumar

U.S. President Biden makes first official visit to Canada as two countries agree to update Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada and the U.S. have announced they have agreed to reform the Safe Third Country Agreement.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada invites another 7,000 candidates in surprise Express Entry draw

IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023.

By Edana Robitaille

Getting a Canadian driver’s license as a newly landed immigrant

It is illegal to drive in Canada without a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Canada to extend Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

Immigration minister Sean Fraser has announced that the Government of Canada will be extending the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for Ukrainians overseas until July 15, 2023.  

By Edana Robitaille

How do Canadians celebrate Ramadan?

Canada works to embrace the beliefs of all newcomers regardless of their backgrounds, and part of that is being aware of all major religious celebrations and observances.

By Edana Robitaille

How one recent immigration trend is helping boost Canada’s linguistic and cultural diversity

A nation once dominated by immigration from Europe, Canada is now seeing a much more diverse range of immigrants come to this country.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What are your employment rights as a foreign worker?

All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse.

By Julia Hornstein