Moving2Canada

Most people move to Canada for opportunity — the opportunity to grow their careers, grow their level of education, or grow their wealth. However, studies show that newcomers to Canada can struggle to gain the financial literacy they need to truly prosper in their new home. It's a whole new world up here in Canada, and the sooner newcomers understand it, the better equipped they are to succeed. Join us to discover how newcomers can leverage whatever disposable income they earn — even if it's a little bit — to grow their wealth in Canada. Your future self will thank you for tuning in on Friday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST. To join the event, all you have to do is visit our LinkedIn profile at the start time. Be sure to click the 'Attend' button below so you don't miss it! We’ll see you there. Scotiabank #movingtocanada #scotiabank #financialsuccess

Canada is a big country - if you want to fully maximize your time here and see all that you can, you may want to look into getting a Canadian driving license. The rules for getting a driving licence as a foreigner in Canada can be confusing, since they change between provinces and territories. We're here to help demystify the process by breaking down the steps in each province, so you can explore more of Canada – even the parts you can only access by car. Check out our guide right here: https://lnkd.in/gxZWgWe2 #drivingincanada #canadiandrivinglicense #drivinglicense

Curious about what you can expect from Canadian immigration in the next few years? 🇨🇦 Canada’s immigration ministers recently met to discuss Canada’s immigration levels plans for 2025-2027, and during this meeting the federal, provincial, and territorial immigration ministers all reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the immigration system. For a deep dive into exactly what this may look like, check out our latest article right here: https://lnkd.in/gf6Partd #canadianimmigration #immigrationlevelsplan #canada

Did you know that this week is Citizenship Week in Canada? The Moving2Canada team has quite a few members who are newcomers turned Canadian citizens, so we thought we'd join the celebration by sharing a few photos of our team on the days they officially became citizens! One of our team members, Hugo O'Doherty, also shared a blog post detailing all of the ups and downs of his journey to Canadian citizenship. You can check it out right here! https://lnkd.in/eyQ84pnW Ruairi Spillane Sara Nielsen, MS #movingtocanada #citizenship #citizenshipweek #canadiancitizen

Only two more days until we are LIVE! If you're ready to learn how you can start building wealth as a newcomer in Canada, this webinar is for you. We'll be joined by one of Scotiabank's talented advisors to learn about the different financial tools available in Canada, and how to use those tools to reach different financial goals. The webinar will kick off this Friday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST! To join the event, all you have to do is visit our LinkedIn profile at the start time. Be sure to click the 'Attend' button so you don't miss it! We'll see you soon. #movingtocanada #scotiabank #financialsuccess

Heads up! As of May 27th, 2024, proof of funds is set to increase for certain immigration programs, including Express Entry. This update is extremely important, because candidates who don’t update their profiles to show the increased funds amount will be removed from the pool. For everything you need to know about these new requirements, including the new thresholds, check out this link here 👇 https://lnkd.in/g2UcTVnh #proofoffunds #proofoffundsincrease #canadianimmigration

Trying to navigate a new banking system in a new country can be daunting, to say the least. That's why we're so proud to partner with a company that works with newcomers to make their transition as seamless as possible! This is a great piece outlining the countless measures Scotiabank has taken to aid newcomers in their transition to Canadian life, including helping newcomers build their credit history (which is often a challenge for those without a Canadian banking history), giving newcomers the opportunity to open a bank account before entering Canada, and even providing various financial literacy resources to help newcomers get up to speed with the Canadian banking landscape. If you're considering who you'd like to bank with in Canada, this article is definitely worth the read: https://lnkd.in/gHX34xDM #movingtocanada #scotiabank #banking #bankingincanada

If you want to learn how to leverage your disposable income - however much that may be - to build wealth in Canada, you don't want to miss our upcoming webinar! We'll be breaking down exactly how you can reach various financial goals you may have, such as buying a home, building a nest egg, sending your child to a great university, and more. We will also have plenty of time to answer your questions, so be sure to come prepared! Your future self will thank you for tuning in on Friday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST. To join the event, all you have to do is visit our LinkedIn profile at the start time. Be sure to click the 'Attend' button so you don't miss it! We’ll see you there. #buildingwealth #movingtocanada #scotiabank

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! 💐 We want to give a special shoutout to all of the mothers who have made the brave choice to move their families to Canada. It's certainly no easy feat, and we know firsthand how challenging it is to uproot your family's life in search of a better one. So, here's to the moms who do hard things for the good of their families. We see you and we appreciate you! #mothersday #happymothersday #movingtocanada

IEC Working Holiday Update 🇨🇦 Just 1,818 IEC invitations were issued in the week of May 10, and a large chunk of these invitations went to UK and Australian working holiday makers. While this may not be welcome news for those waiting in the pool, it is important to remember that candidates in most countries still have excellent odds of being selected in the next round of IEC invitations. To learn how many invitations your country has left, check out this link here: https://lnkd.in/eWMWSNzg #iec #workingholiday #movingtocanada