Preparing for Your First 100 Days in Canada

A soft landing allows new immigrants to come to Canada briefly to complete their immigration formalities and initiate their Permanent Residence (PR) processing before moving to Canada permanently. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of doing a soft landing and how yo ...  Show more

As a newcomer, your pre-arrival journey starts when you first apply for a Canadian immigration program. But even as you wait for your application to be approved and in the months before your move, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for your future life. In this episode, we talk ...  Show more

They’ve got all the seasons, loads of free space to roam, free universal healthcare, better work-life balance, paid maternity leave, the maple syrup is amazing, and you get more for your money if you’re a U.S Citizen. I’m talking about Canada, and in this episode, Brandon Miller ...  Show more

Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work?

Today's story: Canada is a bilingual country, offering government services in both English and French. But the balance isn't 50-50. French is the dominant language in just one province, Quebec. Only 20 percent of Canadians speak French natively. And francophones are more likely t ...  Show more

As the U.S. tries to fix its messy immigration system, our neighbor to the north is scooping up more talented newcomers every year. Are the Canadians stealing America’s bacon? (Part three of <a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/the-true-story-of-americas-supremely-mes ...