Nova Scotia Needs Thousands of Foreign Tradespeople

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A labor shortage cost businesses in Nova Scotia a whopping $1B in missed opportunities in 2022. According to Become A Canadian, businesses in the construction and manufacturing industries have missed out on potential sales and contract opportunities because of a limited workforce. In the words of Duncan Robertson, a senior policy analyst in Nova Scotia … Read more

Work-Life Balance Important to Young Canadians

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The new generation of workers values work-life balance. According to Become A Canadian, workers born between 1997 and 2006 are the newest workers entering the labor market. It has been established that this generation of working Canadians has a long list of values and living needs that most urban Canadian cities need to meet. Become … Read more

Worldwide Survey Ranks Canada #3 for Quality of Life

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Countries of the world are ranked yearly based on different factors such as economic prowess, military, quality of life, and job opportunities.  Become A Canadian could establish that U.S. News, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the communications company WPP, recently released the 2023 ranking of the best countries in the … Read more

Guide to Help Immigrants Rent or Buy a Home in Canada

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Become A Canadian could confirm most immigrants find it challenging to navigate through the Canadian real estate market when they get to Canada.  Interacting with some new immigrants will help you understand their Canadian real estate experience and how they navigated it. As a result of the possible challenges attributed to the Canadian real estate … Read more

Immigrant Living in Canada Starts a Sweet Business

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Freeze N Dried, a household name in Calgary, was established by a 24-year-old Ukrainian immigrant entrepreneur. The local startup sells freeze-dried fruit and candy.  The co-founder, Viktor Pavlyshyn, speaks about how the business got started earlier this year. Become A Canadian reports that Freeze N Dried is Pavlyshyn’s second venture.  Pavlyshyn, who is a former … Read more

$100K Killam Prize Honors Five Scholars in Canada

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In 2022, the Killam Prize was awarded to five Canadian researchers. These scholars received $100,000 apiece for their contributions in their respective fields. One of the five Canadian scholars was a sociologist, Carl E. James. This social science scholar was honoured for his work regarding how to create a more equitable society. He is also … Read more

Canadian Immigration Goal Soars to 1.3 Million Over 3 Years

Canada has announced an aggressive plan to bring over 1.3 million immigrants to the country over the next three years. The increase in people will support the post-pandemic growth. According to the 2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan, the government’s goal is to bring in 431,000 permanent residents this year, 447,000 next year, and 451,000 in 2024. … Read more

Canadian Immigration Success Story of Twins from Nigeria

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Twin brothers from Nigeria relocated to Ontario less than seven years ago and recently made their debut on a 21-meter billboard in Toronto. Whak and Mo, identical twins, started doing photo shoots after moving to Canada. A top modeling agency in the country signed on the twins and they have appeared in Vogue Italia.  They … Read more

Salaries Keep Going Up for People Working in Canada

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While shopping at the Fredericton mall, Hannah McLeod saw a sign at Journeys saying they were hiring. McLeod didn’t think she would earn enough to make up for what she was receiving at her job at the potato-processing plant. She had no real experience in retail, but after her interview, she was offered the assistant … Read more

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