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One week to go to nominate someone for the RBC Top 25 awards

Want to give your nominee the greatest chance of making the shortlist and then winning? We are here to give you tips on preparing your nomination. Read more »

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New regulations for international students finalized

According to the government of Canada website, the new regulations will improve services to genuine students, while protecting Canada’s international reputation for high-quality education and reducing the potential for... Read more »

Randy Risling / Toronto Star. Ariana Adibrad, who heads a Toronto immigrant self-advocacy group for citizenship, came here with her family from Iran in 2008 and only obtained her citizenship last year. She says Ottawa’s proposed citizenship reform will punish immigrants who are eager to become good citizens.

Citizenship reform hurts good immigrants, newcomers say

Ottawa’s proposed citizenship reform will punish good immigrants, many of them say, by putting more hurdles for them to become full-fledged members of society Read more »

Immigrate

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Electronic travel authorization system and other changes for travellers to Canada:  In February 2011, Canada and the United States agreed... »


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CIC restricts the Canadian experience class:  On Nov. 8, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)... »


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Settling In Canada

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Uncertain in love? Dr.Faizal has the answers:  Have a serious, honest and nonjudgmental discussion with your... »


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Skills for Success: always look on the bright side of life:  December in Canada. Shorter days, foggy mornings and, at... »


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Guides

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Moving to Canada Guide:    Are you in the process of leaving your home... »

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Seven steps to a job:    Here’s a step-by-step guide to finding the right job... »

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Coast to Coast City Guide:    In our Coast to coast guide, you can access... »

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Get a job in Canada before immigrating:    No longer is it enough to have the experience... »


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Work & Education

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It’s 2014 … what are your career resolutions?:  New Year’s resolutions are a promise we make to... »


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Heroes at work: careers in emergency services:  While perhaps an untraditional path for immigrants, there are... »


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Community

Top 25 winner Elaine Chan of Calgary.

2014 is the year for immigrants to …:    What will the New Year bring? It’s up... »


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Supporting youth with after-school programs, employment:  Kuet has had a life full of challenges and... »


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Money

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Introduction to franchising for newcomers:  If you’re new to the country and have big... »


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Donating to a charity without spending any money:  Many people want to help these charities, but don’t... »


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Family

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6 holiday traditions that you’ll want to start this year:  Canadian Immigrant shares six unique holiday traditions for you... »


Outdoor skating on the Forks and the Assiniboine River Trail in Winnipeg, Manitoba, one of the world’s longest skating surface.

Enjoy one of Canada’s oldest and most popular recreational activities: skating:  Whether you want to do a triple lutz or... »


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Entertainment

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One week to go to nominate someone for the RBC Top 25 awards:  Want to give your nominee the greatest chance of... »

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Korean-born pianist Sunny Choi plays from the heart:      Contemporary piano artist Sunny Choi’s concerts aren’t... »

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Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show comes to Toronto:  Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite... »


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