More than 80% of newcomers who arrived in the past decade say Canada is too expensive
who arrived in the past decade say Canada is too expensive to live in as they try to establish themselves amidst rising costs and employment-related obstacles, according to a new survey.
It takes an average of about 20 months for newcomers to become self-sufficient and able to cover their living expenses such as housing, food, health care and transportation without external support, the survey said. Newcomers were also asked if they could ever cover an unexpected expense of $500 without borrowing or selling: 60 per cent said yes, which is lower than the overall Canadian figure of 74 per cent, according to a
The survey also highlighted some of the more common problems that continue to hurt newcomers. The lack of Canadian experience is still the main challenge immigrants face during their job search, followed by employers’ lack of recognition of foreign degrees, and the lack of references and professional networks.
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