News. For Newcomers | October 3, 2025

Canada Post is on strike, and the impact on immigration to Canada might be bigger than you think. Canada Post’s strike comes with some risks for newcomers who may not be able to access healthcare or renew a drivers license, through no fault of their own. Check out our guide to the strike to learn what you need to know.

Manitoba’s PNP website is currently down. The official notice states that it is ‘currently experiencing technical issues affecting some of its processes’. The technical team is working on a fix right now, so it may not be down for long.

We’ll keep you updated on any further changes.

The National Post reports that about 47,000 international students may be ‘non-compliant’ with visa requirements. This means that they aren’t attending classes, as required. The same reporting also notes that IRCC doesn’t actually have any mechanisms to penalize educational institutions that don’t provide compliance reporting, which means the true number could be significantly underreported. More here.

We read about the increasing food insecurity in Canada in recent Parliamentary debate transcripts. With the increasing grocery bills in mind, Freya has shared some of her top tips for reducing your grocery bills in Canada. Check out our guide here.

It’s natural to think about what you want from a job—stability, income, career growth. But in interviews and applications, shift your focus to what the employer needs. Companies hire people to solve problems, whether that’s improving sales, reducing costs, or keeping operations smooth.

Before the interview, write down three challenges you think the company may face and match them with your skills. Then, in the conversation, show how your background connects to those needs. This simple switch in perspective—from “what I need” to “how I can help”—makes you stand out as someone ready to contribute from day one.

Want to learn more? Check out our guide to preparing ahead for an interview in 2026 (though the information is still relevant this year too!).

When you move to Canada, you’ll face many family decisions that can feel overwhelming—what school to choose, how much screen time is okay, or whether your child should attend summer camp. Economist Emily Oster suggests using a business-style approach to make these choices easier, as outlined in the Globe and Mail. Start by creating your family’s “Big Picture”—a set of values that guide your decisions, such as eating dinner together or saving money for travel. This way, when a new choice comes up, you can check whether it fits your priorities.

Oster also recommends a simple process called the “Four Fs”: Frame the question, Fact find by gathering details, make a Final decision, and Follow up later. This method doesn’t promise perfect answers, but it helps you move forward with confidence and adjust as needed. For newcomers balancing many changes at once, applying these tools at home can save time, reduce stress, and make family life feel more stable while you settle into Canada.