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You might not need a work permit to work in Canada

Mar 22, 2026

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You might not need a work permit to work in Canada

Most international professionals have never heard of it; and Canada just made it easier.

Dami Koya

The Salary Is Right There in the Posting. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Mar 22, 2026

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7 min read

The Salary Is Right There in the Posting. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Ontario's new pay transparency rules require employers to post salary ranges. Here's how newcomers can read those ranges, position international experience, and negotiate offers they actually deserve.

Dami Koya

Having a Baby in Canada as a Permanent Resident: What It Actually Costs

Mar 22, 2026

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7 min read

Having a Baby in Canada as a Permanent Resident: What It Actually Costs

Provincial health insurance covers delivery for permanent residents but the rest of the costs add up fast. Here's an honest financial breakdown for newcomer families preparing for a baby in Canada.

Dami Koya

Canada Has 23,000 Too Few Doctors. If You're One, the Door Is Open.

Mar 22, 2026

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7 min read

Canada Has 23,000 Too Few Doctors. If You're One, the Door Is Open.

Canada is short 23,000 family physicians and has built dedicated immigration pathways to fix it. Here's what internationally trained doctors need to know about licensing, work permits, and PR in 2026

Dami Koya

Canada Promises You a Doctor. It Might Take Years to Deliver.

Mar 22, 2026

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6 min read

Canada Promises You a Doctor. It Might Take Years to Deliver.

Canada's healthcare covers your costs but finding a family doctor can take years. Here's what newcomers need to know about the physician shortage, the waitlists, and what actually works

Dami Koya

You might not need a work permit to work in Canada

The Salary Is Right There in the Posting. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Having a Baby in Canada as a Permanent Resident: What It Actually Costs

Canada Has 23,000 Too Few Doctors. If You're One, the Door Is Open.

Canada Promises You a Doctor. It Might Take Years to Deliver.

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