Newcomers to Canada

A top-down approach to optimal health for immigrants Most of us who emigrate do well with the transition, despite the stressors and uncertainties that are inevitable with immigration and resettlement, according to Canadian Guidelines for Immigrant Health published in CMAJ (July 2011). These include challenges with leaving family members behind, changes in ...

Indian-born Nazreena Anwar-Travas shares her experiences with culture shock! What awaits most immigrants to Canada is not just a new country or new currency or new cuisine. “Be braced for culture shock,” you might have heard your friends say when you were busy packing your bags. The culture there is so different! What ...

There will be many new and exciting changes while settling into a new country, including moving into a new home, starting a new job and building a network within your community. Within these busy times, you’ll likely be setting up banking information for employment and creating new accounts for items ...

As a newcomer, filing income taxes in Canada may be a completely new experience for you. The process may even seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be so complicated. If you are not hiring a professional tax preparer, but instead want to learn to file taxes on ...

Whether you are new to Canada or have been in the country for many years, having personal and financial goals will help set you up for success in 2018. As you familiarize yourself with banking in Canada, creating short- and long-term goals can help you achieve financial milestones in the ...