The most (and least) expensive cities for renters in Canada
The November 2023 Rentals.ca Rent Report was recently released, examining the average rent for 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms in 35 cities across Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The report explains that rent in Canada has…
How you can immigrate to Canada from Nigeria
Under its Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is aiming to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2022, Nigeria was Canada’s…
Introducing SAIT’s new Global Student Ambassador Program
When pursuing higher education, students benefit greatly from being able to reach out to other people for help. This is because navigating the post-secondary education system – from program options and tuition to accommodation and campus life – can be…
Refugees more likely to file taxes than skilled workers after their first year in Canada
A new study from Statistics Canada has found that skilled workers are less likely to file tax returns the first year after landing than those who land in Canada as refugees. The study was an overview of tax-filing trends of…
Memo details how IRCC plans to support francophone immigration post 2023
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a goal to reach the 4.4% target of French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec by the end of 2023. This target was reaffirmed in the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023, as well as…
What are the conditions of my Canadian study permit?
Annually, Canada welcomes thousands of international students, who arrive in the country through issued study visas and permits; with specific conditions that they must uphold during their studies. What follows below will summarize these study permit conditions. Note that the…
Planning for Retirement and Managing Your RRSPs: A Guide for New Canadians
As a new Canadian, you’re embarking on an exciting journey. An important aspect of settling in a new country, like Canada, is planning for your retirement. For some it might seem a long way off, but it is important to…
What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province
Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at the…
New immigration pilots and policy changes come into effect for Quebec
A new by-law amending Quebec’s immigration regulations comes into effect today. The alterations are made up of several new measures and policy changes that impact multiple Quebec immigration streams. Read on to learn more about these updates, and how they…
Statistics Canada: Nearly one in four study permit holders do not enroll in post-secondary education institutions
A new Statistics Canada report has revealed that nearly one in four study permit holders in 2019 were not enrolled in a Canadian publicly funded post-secondary educational institution, despite holding the authorisation to do so. In recent weeks new scrutiny…
