Tax holiday season is here

Welcome to another edition of New Local👋

If you’ve been looking for a resource to help you navigate work-life in Canada like you’ve lived here forever, you’re in for a ride!

Please do us a favour and don’t gatekeep. Share this with a friend …or foe (lol)

LOOK WHO’S HIRING! 💼

Thomas Reuters

• Senior Applied Scientist

• Energy Reporter

• Applied Research Intern

• Editor, Corporate Finance

• Customer Segmentation Lead

Directive

• Customer Marketing Manager

• SDR / Associate Director of Strategic Accounts, LinkedIn 

• Conversion Optimization Analyst

• Paid Social Strategist

• Email Marketing Manager

Canadian Tire Cooperation

• Copywriter, POP

• Associate Manager, Brand Development

• Employee Communications Specialist

• Marketing Consultant 

• Associate Manager, Digital Media Planning

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TAX HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE !!!

If you love to shop for the holidays, you might will find this exciting.

Starting from Dec 14 2024 to Feb 15 2024, Canada will be giving holiday shoppers a break from TAXES! I hear some folks saying the savings are small but — blame it on my African roots — I believe every dollar counts and it’s better in your pocket than in taxes!

This is your chance to save on essentials like food, kids’ items, books, and even holiday decorations. Just imagine all the major deals you could snag if you leverage these tax breaks on Boxing Day sales.

According to a NerdWallet survey, Canadians plan to spend an average of $698 on gifts this year. That could mean savings of up to $35 in GST or up to $91 in HST, depending on where you shop.

If you’re curious (like me) about what’s covered, click here to see the full list of eligible items.

TEA

INSPIRE ✨

“Someone said we could go take pictures with the officers. For me that was a big surprise, because in some parts of Africa, you can’t really interact with the police like that. From that moment, I thought, ‘I really want to be a part of these guys!’”

Fredrick Mubiru fled Uganda as a refugee and became Canada’s first Ugandan-Canadian Mountie after graduating top of his class.

From taking pictures with RCMP officers as a newcomer to rebuilding trust with entire communities, his journey proves no dream is too big.

Be Inspired

COMMUNITY CORNER 🔗

Transitioning into Canadian professional life comes with its fair share of surprises. From workplace customs to everyday interactions, the cultural journey is full of eye-opening moments. As people who have navigated the rollercoaster of cultural transitions, we know firsthand how impactful those 'aha' moments can be.

We are eager to learn about your own experiences – the good, the bad, the unexpected, and the downright hilarious! Reach out to us below 👇

HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝

• Top 9 Apps every Canadian must use for smarter financial and professional life

• Canada seems to be tightening work and study opportunities for foreign students 

• The interest rate cut expected by the Bank of Canada actually happened – but what does it mean for you?

• They’re also hinting at a slower, steady path to rate cuts ahead, so gear up.

• The tariff feud between Trump and Canada doesn't seem to be cooling down anytime soon 

• Here we go again – Canada Post warns that the strike could drag on indefinitely after the latest union proposals

TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️

#1 - Your Roadmap to Canadian Citizenship as an African

Education and Skill Development 

• Everything you need to know about securing a Canadian work permit as an African

• Did you know? International students are out-earning Canadian grads from top universities. Here's what the study says

• These are 6 easy-to-get jobs for you as a new immigrant

• What should you do if your study permit application is rejected? Don’t stress, just do this

• Check out these 8 steps to transitioning from a visitor visa to a work study permit

Health and Well-being

• Want to access free healthcare in Canada? See this

• Protect yourself from serious sicknesses – check out Canada’s provincial vaccination schedule now

Cultural Integration

• Getting a deportation order? Here’s how to appeal and fight to stay in Canada

• How to extend and renew your stay in Canada the right way

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS! 👔

• Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2025 | Learn More 

• Montreal Entrepreneur Networking Event | Learn More

• Women Who Freelance Holiday Soirée | Learn More

• International Student Meetup: Unlocking Connections | Learn More

• Toronto AI, Tech & Finance Networking Event | Learn More

SOME TOOLS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT! 👔

• Piktochart - generates professional-quality reports for you in seconds.

• Warmy - ensures your emails never lands in the spam folder

• Idesigns - lets you create witty AI-powered designs and print them on your favourite products

• Luminal - analyzes your spreadsheets 10x faster with a powerful AI copilot

• SolidPoint: this tool will help you summarize lengthy videos using AI

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