Every year, thousands of immigrants make Canada their new home. But living in a different country can be a major adjustment, especially if you are unfamiliar with having to file income tax forms. “Even if you are new to Canada, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) expects you to comply with your tax obligations,” says Cleo Hamel, senior tax analyst with H&R Block (hrblock.ca). People...

As a newcomer to Canada, you may be considering the possibility of starting and owning your own business. Starting a business can be exciting, but it can also be quite demanding. When you are new to Canada, knowing what is involved and finding the right information is essential. According to a 2011 Statistics Canada publication, Immigrants in Self-Employment, approximately 19 per cent of...

When you buy a house, you aren’t just paying the purchase price, you also have to be prepared to pay all the other costs that come with buying, owning and maintaining a home. To help you find out how much home you can afford, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on some of the hidden costs that come with homeowner-ship: • If you’re like most Canadians,...

Anchal Malik enjoys interacting with the clients she meets as a Personal Banking Officer at Scotiabank’s Bayview and Millwood branch, especially newcomers to Canada. Exactly a year in Canada herself, she knows well what many newcomers experience as they try to find their footing in a new country. Before moving to Canada to join her husband Ashish who was doing his MBA at York University,...

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) recognized outstanding volunteer contributions to its award-winning program, The Mentoring Partnership, facilitating the mentorship of over 6,000 skilled immigrants. The Mentoring Partnership brings together skilled recent immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships. Mentors share job search tips,...