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Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada: Comprehensive 2025 Market Analysis

Canada's job vacancies hit an 8-year low in Q2 2025, but critical shortages persist in healthcare, tech, and skilled trades.

Career in Canada

Top Reasons Immigrants Still Move to Canada

Despite housing and healthcare challenges, Canada still attracts record numbers of newcomers.

Career in Canada

Why Is Canada So Expensive? The 11 Companies Behind High Prices

Wondering why Canada is so expensive? Here's why.

Career in Canada

Moving to Halifax: Jobs, Cost of living, and Why move here

Thinking about moving to Halifax? Here's all you need to know.

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How Tax System Works in Canada

The most important aspects of tax in Canada summarized here.

Career in Canada

5 Traits That Make People Successful in Canada

Qualities that help newcomers succeed no matter where they are.

Career in Canada

How to Survive in Freezing Winter in Canada

How to stay warm in the coldest winter days in Canada.

Career in Canada

How Credit Cards work in Canada

How to take the most advantage of credit cards for everyone.

Career in Canada

8 Most Essential Apps for Canadians

The most important apps every Canadian must use

Career in Canada

What to Pack for Moving to Canada

Everything you need to know about packing for Canada

Career in Canada

Examples of resume bullet points

Learn the framework "Achieved X by doing Y as measured by Z"

Career in Canada

Words You Should Never Use When Presenting Yourself

The use of some words may hurt your overall image and other's perception of you.

Career in Canada

Why are Immigrants Leaving Canada?

Why do things go wrong? What do you do about it?

Career in Canada

The Dark Side of Canada

Things that don’t normally come up when talking about Canada, but you will likely encounter this on a daily basis here

Career in Canada

10 Things I wish I knew before moving to Canada

It is always a good idea to hope for the best but prepare for the worst when immigrating to another country.

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Mistakes Newcomers Make in Canada

The most common mistakes newcomers make

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Worst Mistakes Immigrants Make in Canada

When in Canada, behave like a Canadian.

Career in Canada

8 skills to learn before moving to Canada

Ever wondered why some people are more successful than others?

Career in Canada

8 Things To Know Before Moving to Small Canadian Cities

Why do people prefer staying in big and expensive cities? It’s not all just about job opportunities

Career in Canada

5 Reasons You're Missing Out On Promotion in Canada

You’ve been working hard, and you’d like to see the results of this hard work.

Career in Canada

7 High Paid Jobs for Students That Are Actually Cool

In this article we share 7 jobs that pay well and help you acquire important skills for you in your career.

Career in Canada

How to Network in Canada

Networking is a critical part of job search. This is how to start networking.

Career in Canada

RRSP and TFSA Explained

This article will cover all you need to know about TFSA and RRSP accounts in Canada.

Career in Canada

How to Save Money in Canada For Newcomers

Simple tips on what you can do to save more money as a newcomer in Canada.

Career in Canada

Introduction to Canadian Benefits System

If you are a newcomer to Canada, learn what social and financial benefits the Canadian Government provides.

Career in Canada

Building Credit History in Canada

If you’ve moved to Canada from another country you have to rebuild your credit history from scratch here in Canada.

Career in Canada

8 Tips for Making Small Talk

We will cover a few important elements that are nonverbal, yet very powerful in creating a positive environment for small talk.

Career in Canada

How to Small Talk Like a Pro

Ever wondering about how to start conversations with strangers and make new friends? Then, this article is for you!

Career in Canada

How to Make Friends in Canada

It's hard to make new friends in a new country. New traditions, different behaviour and language barrier make it harder to assimilate.

Career in Canada

How Much Does Immigration to Canada Cost?

In this article, we will provide average numbers to give you a rough idea of the average cost of immigration to Canada.

Career in Canada

5 Reasons to Move to Canada

We have gathered main reasons why other people are deciding to move to Canada and hope you will find it helpful in making your own change!

Career in Canada

Moving to Canada. Where do I begin?

So you have decided you want to move to Canada. And now you're thinking "Where do I start?". Express Entry!

Why are Immigrants Leaving Canada?

Why do things go wrong? What do you do about it?

The Dark Side of Canada

Things that don’t normally come up when talking about Canada, but you will likely encounter this on a daily basis here

Worst Mistakes Immigrants Make in Canada

When in Canada, behave like a Canadian.

8 skills to learn before moving to Canada

Ever wondered why some people are more successful than others?

8 Things To Know Before Moving to Small Canadian Cities

Why do people prefer staying in big and expensive cities? It’s not all just about job opportunities

8 Tips for Making Small Talk

We will cover a few important elements that are nonverbal, yet very powerful in creating a positive environment for small talk.

How to Small Talk Like a Pro

Ever wondering about how to start conversations with strangers and make new friends? Then, this article is for you!

Why Is Canada So Expensive? The 11 Companies Behind High Prices

Wondering why Canada is so expensive? Here's why.

How Tax System Works in Canada

The most important aspects of tax in Canada summarized here.

5 Traits That Make People Successful in Canada

Qualities that help newcomers succeed no matter where they are.

How to Survive in Freezing Winter in Canada

How to stay warm in the coldest winter days in Canada.

How Credit Cards work in Canada

How to take the most advantage of credit cards for everyone.

8 Most Essential Apps for Canadians

The most important apps every Canadian must use

RRSP and TFSA Explained

This article will cover all you need to know about TFSA and RRSP accounts in Canada.

How to Save Money in Canada For Newcomers

Simple tips on what you can do to save more money as a newcomer in Canada.

Introduction to Canadian Benefits System

If you are a newcomer to Canada, learn what social and financial benefits the Canadian Government provides.

Building Credit History in Canada

If you’ve moved to Canada from another country you have to rebuild your credit history from scratch here in Canada.

Career in Canada

Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada: Comprehensive 2025 Market Analysis

Canada's job vacancies hit an 8-year low in Q2 2025, but critical shortages persist in healthcare, tech, and skilled trades.

Career in Canada

Examples of resume bullet points

Learn the framework "Achieved X by doing Y as measured by Z"

Career in Canada

Words You Should Never Use When Presenting Yourself

The use of some words may hurt your overall image and other's perception of you.

Career in Canada

5 Reasons You're Missing Out On Promotion in Canada

You’ve been working hard, and you’d like to see the results of this hard work.

Career in Canada

7 High Paid Jobs for Students That Are Actually Cool

In this article we share 7 jobs that pay well and help you acquire important skills for you in your career.

Career in Canada

How to Network in Canada

Networking is a critical part of job search. This is how to start networking.

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In the light of US tariffs, we have an amazing opportunity to not just save money, but also support local Canadian businesses. We've put together a curated list of every-day products produced by Canadians. Check it out!

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From career tips and city insights to smart money moves and cultural hacks — we share the things that make life actually easier when you’re building from scratch.

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