Posts Tagged ‘Information for newcomers’
Information Session: Benefits, Tax & Scam Information, Manitoba
This session is designed for newcomers who want to understand benefits, credits, and taxation in Canada before arriving, and is also helpful for those who have recently arrived in Manitoba and are looking to better navigate financial supports and responsibilities.
Read MoreInformation Session: Stress Management and Wellbeing in Canada
This Information & Orientation session will discuss common stresses experienced when settling in a new country, practical ways to manage stress, strategies to build resilience, and guidance on when and how to seek support if stress becomes overwhelming.
Read MoreGuest Post: Moving to Canada | A short guide to Post-arrival
This second part of this guide will walk you through the basic post-arrival experience. The guide will also list, explain and give tips on what post-arrival steps you’ll need to…
Read MoreSOPA Highlights & Top 5 Most Read Blog Posts of 2021!
The holiday season is always a wonderful time to reflect on the past year, both personally and professionally. As we welcome the new year, take a look back with us…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Newcomer Misconceptions When Preparing to Move to Canada
#1 – “No rush! I can wait and prepare for my move closer to my landing date” Be it work or family commitments, many newcomers manage completing priorities on their…
Read MoreJob Scams and How to Avoid Them
Most newcomers to Canada are eager to find employment soon after arriving. When looking for a job, it is important to be aware that scammers may take advantage of that…
Read MoreSOPA Newcomer Network Ambassador Program
Updated: February 23, 2023 SOPA is recruiting past clients to volunteer their time with us! We are looking to for SOPA clients to help support and engage our LinkedIn Newcomer…
Read MoreHow to decide when to update your education in Canada?
The big day is coming closer! You are getting ready to move to Canada. And you might have started your job search already. While looking through different job postings,…
Read MoreHow to Promote Yourself to Employers
A piece of advice you will hear often when you job searching in Canada is to learn how to “sell” yourself, market yourself or promote yourself to employers. In the…
Read MoreAlaa Alsafadi: Small Steps To Success In Canada
My journey with SOPA* started in August 2019, that time I received a letter from IRCC that I am authorized to utilize the pre-arrival services. I communicated with Saskatchewan newcomer…
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