Within the rich diversity of Canadian communities, small towns offer unique opportunities for newcomers that also come with a reduced cost of living and a sense of belonging. Through Project…
Canada’s projection for the Skilled Trades sector is that over 256,000 new apprentices are needed over the next 5 years to meet the demand of the workforce. For newcomers with…
Canada is a big country but most immigrants still settle in the country’s biggest cities – like the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on their settlement and integration as there are significant differences in the cost of living and employment opportunities across different communities.
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Canada is a big country, but most immigrants still settle in the country’s biggest cities – like the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on their settlement and integration as there are significant differences in the cost of living and employment opportunities across different communities.
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When it comes to finding employment, focusing on quality over quantity can make a significant difference. By making improvements to your resume and targeting only the most suitable job opportunities,…
Hugo is a mentor with Canada InfoNet and he works for Moving2Canada supporting newcomers to settle in Canada. Hugo, who is also an immigrant from Ireland, has been observing Canada’s…
Canada InfoNet partnered with MAGNET (Toronto Metropolitan University) for a webinar about putting your best foot forward when applying and interviewing for a job. Get a better understanding of best…
Canada InfoNet collaborated with the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto for this webinar. Topica include: Career paths in education New trends in the…
Sandeep Dani has associated with Canada InfoNet for over 4 years as a mentor. Being an immigrant himself, he is committed to helping the immigrant community settle and integrate within Canada. Sandeep is a risk management executive with 15+ years of experience and has been part of global insurance and consulting firms. He is also on the Board of iPartnerIndia, Canada a Canadian charity focusing on women empowerment and education of vulnerable children. In this interview, Sandeep talks about mentorship as an opportunity to share his experience and give back to the community.
Why did you decide to become a mentor with Canada InfoNet?
Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on the cost of living and the labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.
It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities.