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Why Paying for a Job Offer in Canada Could Get You Deported

Aug 27, 2026

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5 min read

Why Paying for a Job Offer in Canada Could Get You Deported

Plus tips on how to protect yourself.

Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Aug 23, 2026

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4 min read

Your Child's Accent Isn't a Weakness

Plus two tools to ensure that your child retains their self-confidence, whatever their accent may be.

Manpreet Kaur

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The Myths We're Told When Starting Over in Canada

Aug 18, 2026

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4 min read

The Myths We're Told When Starting Over in Canada

You can't treat other people's doubts as facts.

Manisha Nayyar

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Understanding Deposits and Down Payments When Buying a Home

Aug 15, 2026

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1 min read

Understanding Deposits and Down Payments When Buying a Home

A first-time buyer's guide and checklist produced in collaboration with BRIX Real Estate Group.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

Field Notes

FINTRAC & Real Estate: Why Home Buyers Need to Show Their ID

Aug 15, 2026

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1 min read

FINTRAC & Real Estate: Why Home Buyers Need to Show Their ID

A first-time buyer guide and checklist produced in collaboration with BRIX Real Estate Group.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

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A Guide to the Contracts You'll Sign When Purchasing a New Home

Aug 15, 2026

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1 min read

A Guide to the Contracts You'll Sign When Purchasing a New Home

A first-time buyer guide and checklist produced in collaboration with BRIX Real Estate Group.

Dozie Anyaegbunam

Field Notes

How Do Immigrants Evolve in a World That Won't Wait?

Aug 8, 2026

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3 min read

How Do Immigrants Evolve in a World That Won't Wait?

Especially in one where most of the usual scripts don't work anymore.

Dozie Anyaegbunam, +1

Field Notes

Aug 4, 2026

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6 min read

Small Talk Is How Canadians Build Trust

So never see it as a waste of time.

Manisha Nayyar

Field Notes

Jul 28, 2026

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6 min read

The Hidden Pain of Not Having Friends

Many newcomer children suffer quietly because they cannot find belonging in a new school.

Manpreet Kaur

Step-by-step advice on settling into Canada…

Why Paying for a Job Offer in Canada Could Get You Deported

Your Child's Accent Isn't a Weakness

The Myths We're Told When Starting Over in Canada

Understanding Deposits and Down Payments When Buying a Home

FINTRAC & Real Estate: Why Home Buyers Need to Show Their ID

A Guide to the Contracts You'll Sign When Purchasing a New Home

How Do Immigrants Evolve in a World That Won't Wait?

Small Talk Is How Canadians Build Trust

The Hidden Pain of Not Having Friends

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