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For this month’s resources, we bring you guidance on having salary conversations as a newcomer jobseeker, an introduction to Canada’s tax system and benefits, information about support available for you at Social Entrepreneurship Enclave, and an inspiring newcomer story. We also share upcoming events and announce the winner of last month’s book giveaway. Read on, and don’t forget to email your comments and story suggestions to us at [email protected]!
Don’t talk salary too soon: Negotiating pay as a newcomer jobseeker in Canada
Learn why timing matters and how to approach salary discussions confidently during the Canadian hiring process — including when to bring it up and how to back up your salary expectations with research and professionalism.
Get the information you need to navigate life in Canada in your language on the Newcomer Info Bank. Search by language, topic, or format to find what you need quickly and easily.
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Explore Social Entrepreneurship Enclave, an incubator and ecosystem builder for social innovators
Turning an idea into a sustainable business often requires guidance and the right support network. In this New Canadians interview with Adam Kelly, Co-Founder and COO at Social Entrepreneurship Enclave (SEE), we learn how the Winnipeg-based organization supports immigrant and diverse founders through collaboration, mentorship, and entrepreneurship events, and what this could mean for you.
Canada’s tax system and benefits for newcomers
Filing taxes in Canada isn’t just a requirement; it’s your gateway to benefits like the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, and the Canada Child Benefit, even if you have little or no income yet. We’ve put together information to help you understand how the system works and what you might be eligible for.
Erica’s newcomer journey, marked by resilience and hope
After arriving from Colombia and facing language barriers and health challenges, Erica rebuilt her life through community, education, and sheer determination.
Her story is a reminder that strength and support can open new paths in Canada.
Adventures led by women, designed to make a difference.
Imagine a vacation that’s not only transformative for you but helps open doors for the local women you meet along the way. That’s what Intrepid’s new Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan are all about.
Designed specifically for women travellers, these trips offer immersive local experiences that support women-run and owned businesses in each destination. With an expert local leader out front, you could trek the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos route in the Peruvian Andes alongside an all-female crew, dive into Cambodia’s street food scene on a women-run tuk tuk tour, or unwind with a traditional herbal hot stone bath at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan.
First launched in 2018, Intrepid’s Women’s Expedition range is designed to break down barriers, foster discussion and create meaningful connections for travellers and locals alike.
THROWBACK: What you may have missed earlier!
Upcoming Events
In-person: PNW Creatives Summit
April 22-23 | Victoria, BC
In-person: CareerFest
April 23 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET | Toronto, ON
