Air France KLM Flying Blue World Elite Mastercard is officially here + MORE Oct 27th

The best ever bonus seen on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card is set to end on Halloween night (Oct 31). The bonus of up to 55,000 RBC Rewards points is one of the easiest to achieve in the market right now. There is the possibility RBC may extend the offer like they did from […]
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If you’re moving to Canada (or you’ve recently arrived), you’re probably learning new things about this country—including how our banking system works, how we handle our personal finances and how to find a place to live. The more you know about money, savings and buying a home in Canada, the better prepared you’ll be for your new life here.

How and why you’re moving to Canada

Your financial needs, priorities and choices in Canada will be determined, first and foremost, by the reason you’re moving here. Are you moving here to study or to work?

International students: If you’re arriving as a student, you can open a savings account at a Canadian bank and, if you are of legal age—18 or 19, depending on the province or territory—get a credit card and start building your credit history. A healthy credit score is helpful if you want to borrow money in the future, such as a car loan or a mortgage. Potential employers and landlords may also consider your credit score…

Welcome to Canada! Like many newcomers, you might be eager to find a job and start earning money. Whether you’ve arrived as an immigrant, a refugee, a student or a temporary foreign worker, you’ll find employment opportunities for newcomers. In this article, we answer questions about what you need to legally work in Canada, where to find jobs, what to look for in a work agreement and more.

Who can legally work in Canada?

Aside from Canadian citizens, people with permanent resident (PR) status can work in Canada without a work permit. To become a permanent resident, you can apply to any of the immigration programs for skilled workers, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). You can use the Canadian government’s online tool to see which programs you may be eligible for, by answering a questionnaire.

There are other pathways for foreign nationals (who are not permanent residents) to work in Canada. They can come as tourists and exchange their tourist visa for a work permit (see below for more details)…

Soft launched a few weeks ago and covered on the Rewards Canada blog and podcast, the  Air France KLM World Elite MasterCard® powered by Brim Financial is officially here. A press release from Air France KLM Flying Blue marked the hard launch of the card today. If you missed our blog post from a few […]
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Welcome to Canada! Whether you’re moving here to live, work or study, you can learn how personal finance in this country works—including employment, housing, using credit, financial planning and investing.

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Getting started

To get started, here’s an overview of what you need to know about moving to Canada, working in Canada and building a good credit history. 

How to prepare your finances for coming to Canada

The more you know about Canadian money, savings and housing, the better prepared you’ll be. You can even do certain steps—such as opening a bank account—before you arrive. Learn about this and other personal finance topics, including key details about preparing to buy a home in anywhere in Canada.

Common questions from newcomers about working in Canada

Finding a job and earning an income soon after arriving in Canada can contribute to your success…