What is a Designated Learning Institute? A Designated Learning Institute (DLI) is a school in Canada that the government allows to accept international students. DLIs include colleges, institutes, and other educational institutions approved by the provincial or territorial government. What is a post-secondary institution? A post-secondary institution is a school where students go after finishing … Read more
Like many immigrants to Canada, I dreamed of living in the land of the free. I wished, for me and my family, to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the Great North. The day I received news of my Canadian visa approval; it was exhilarating. It felt like all the tough days were past me. … Read more
Whether you’re immigrating to Canada for a brand new start, to be closer to family, or for another reason, you’re going to have to find a job to support yourself. Unfortunately, job opportunities aren’t often just handed out and as an immigrant, you’re going to face an uphill battle when it comes to the job … Read more
Being able to write a good cover letter is crucial to entering the workforce anywhere in the world, including, of course, Canada. More often than not, jobs that pay more than minimum wage will require a cover letter, which means it’s important to know how to write one that gets your potential employer’s attention. Not … Read more
While having a resume, regardless of what type it is, is going to be useful when relocating to a new country, you will be more successful when your resume reflects one of the common resume types that employers see in that country. It is important to present potential employers with a Canadian-style resume when entering … Read more
Moving to a new country can be daunting — even more so when you relocate to a big city like Ottawa, Ontario. Canada’s capital city, Ottawa shares a border with Quebec and has a rich, family-friendly culture with plenty of fun things to do after the sun goes down. Making the adjustment to living in … Read more
While having a resume, regardless of what type it is, is always going to be beneficial when relocating to a new country, you will be more successful when your resume reflects one of the common resume types that employers see in that country. This being said, it’s important to present potential employers with a Canadian-style … Read more
Everywhere in the world, there is a demand for health care workers. As Canada continues to experience problems associated with an ageing population, more and more physicians are needed. For this reason, Canada’s immigration programs have been opened to doctors. In particular, the Express Entry System’s Federal Skilled Worker Program allows physicians to apply for … Read more
Canada has a reputation for being a country with many opportunities. Left and right, small and big businesses seek workers. As a result, businesses in Canada are opening their doors to more workers. This has led to gradual drops in the country’s unemployment rate. In fact, in 2019, joblessness in Canada reached an all-time low … Read more
The events of September 11, 2002, have caused many to have an unflattering view of Muslims. Since that time, Muslims have had to endure their share of marginalization. In many parts of the world, xenophobia towards foreign nationals has accentuated public opinion towards the said group. While Muslims experience discrimination in many other parts of … Read more