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Immigration Is a Season. PR Is Not the Final Destination
12 Lessons From My 12-Year Journey as an Immigrant in Canada

Kristina McPherson
5 min read


Get These Documents Ready Before The 2026 TR to PR Pathway Opens - TR to PR 2.0
A practical guide to preparing documents for Canada’s TR to PR 2.0 pathway, including language tests, education, employment, and more.

Canadian Immigrant
4 min read


12 Things You Must Know About Canada’s Visa & Work Permit Rules (And What IRCC Really Means)
Real questions immigrants in Canada are asking right now. What if my authorization to work says 180 days — do I stop working after that?

Canadian Immigrant
2 min read


Thinking About Coming to Canada? Here's What You Really Need to Know
If you’re considering coming to Canada , whether to study, work, or eventually become a permanent resident , you need more than just...

Canadian Immigrant
4 min read


Empowering 🇨🇦 Immigrants Through Sports, Culture and Community
When I moved to Canada ten years ago, I stayed with my aunt while I attended school. Having family around and being in school provided me with a small sense of community—I knew my family, had a few classmates, and felt somewhat connected. But once I finished school and moved to a new town to start working, everything changed. I didn’t know anyone, and for about a year and a half, I was basically alone. My weeks consisted of going to work, going to the supermarket, connecting

Canadian Immigrant
4 min read


The Real Cost of Living in Canada per Province: A Comparative Overview 2024
Guess which province is the most expensive one? Hint: it's not Ontario. Navigating the cost of living in Canada can feel like piecing...

Canadian Immigrant
2 min read


Canadian Permanent Residency - A Moving Target
The message from the Canadian Immigration “gods” is clear… “Get with it or get left behind...” And just last week (July 18th), Canada’s...

Canadian Immigrant
5 min read


The Emotional Toll of Immigration Purgatory
Explore the emotional toll of immigration purgatory and learn coping strategies for dealing with stress and uncertainty. Grab a free e-book

Canadian Immigrant
3 min read


Myth: Studying in Canada is the "Golden Ticket" to Canadian Permanent Residency
Debunking the myth: Studying in Canada isn't a guaranteed path to PR. Learn realistic strategies and how Passage supports international stud

Canadian Immigrant
3 min read
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6 Tips for Getting Your Job Applications Through AI Barriers
Discover how to get your job applications through ATS and AI barriers safely.
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FIND A JOB IN NOVA SCOTIA - PRACTICAL EXAMPLE
In this video I apply what we learned from the How To Find A Job In Atlantic Canada lesson to a practical example using a real person's...
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August in The Canadian Dreamers Club
Hello Dreamer, If you joined the club in early August, you got some of the goodies we had to offer after our soft launch on August 4th....
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Canadian Job Search Webinar Recap - Sept-1-2023
Here are some administrative job positions with LMIA approved employers who are accepting applications from: Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada. Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
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How to Use This Course Optimally
With this extensive online course, you can write a truly convincing resume (CV) for your job applications in Canada. Here are a few...
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Lesson 1 – Only Achievements Count
To get offered a specific position, you need to convince the hiring manager that you are the best person to fill it. Makes sense, right?...
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Lesson 2 – List of Successes and Headshot
In lesson 1 you learned that simply listing your previous tasks, responsibilities, or activities in your resume is hardly persuasive. You...
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Lesson 3 – Silence Is Golden
After having had a lot to do in the second lesson, you can now look forward to a much more passive learning task. It consists of...
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Lesson 4 – Header
At this stage, you have completed all necessary preparations for creating a compelling resume, which means that you can start with the...
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