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Oluwaseye Adesina
April 27, 2025
Welcome to another edition of New Local👋
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HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝
Applications are now open for the BFN Black Advancement Program for Canadians [closing soon]
Inflation in Canada cooled slightly to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell
Canadian universities are experiencing a jump in applicants, no thanks to this
The Bank of Canada has released the latest on their interest rate decision
Express Entry has introduced a new STEM category - find out if you qualify for it
INSPIRE
“I’m glad we immigrated in December because February would have been too cold. Also, it was just after a few months of us moving to Canada that the pandemic arrived here, and is……”.
Olubukola Abdul wasn’t planning to leave Nigeria - life was good. But after having kids, she and her husband started thinking about the future: safety, better education, long-term security. Fast forward to December 2019, they landed in Canada with three children, a ton of questions, and zero regrets.
Settling in Calgary, Olubukola put her background in accounting to use, joining a CPA firm and diving into tax work while pursuing her Canadian designation. Despite the cold and the curveball of a global pandemic, she kept moving forward, learning, adapting, and building a life that made the big move worth it.
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Whether you’ve been in Canada for 2 months, 2 years, or a decade, one thing stays the same: GROWTH.
But how do you show off all the work you've put in to become such a badass at your job without strong career branding?
TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️
Education and Skill Development
Is a job offer still important for getting Canadian permanent residency? Find out
If you’re looking for scholarships as an international student, you should check this out
It’s not too late to lock in - this is how to get high-paying jobs in Canada in Q2
ICYMI: These new rules were introduced to help to equip with new skills as an int’t student
Canadian etiquette in academic settings: How to interact with your professors and peers
Health and Well-being
How to navigate work-life balance in Canada
Top 10 things to know about spring as a newcomer to Canada
Cultural Integration
Gift-giving etiquette in Canada: A guide to gifting your friends & colleagues
Learn the Canadian way of welcoming new neighbours
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