Caglar Aybas
Caglar Aybas is the founder and editor of Canadianow. He writes about Canadian immigration policy, benefit payments, and everyday life in Canada for newcomers, drawing on official IRCC, CRA, and provincial government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or a licensed immigration consultant -- for personalized legal advice, always consult a licensed professional.
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Express Entry Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide
Express Entry is the system that decides most economic immigration to Canada, and it’s changed enough in 2026 — merged ...
How Does Maternity and Parental Leave Work in Canada? (EI Benefits Explained)
Canada’s maternity and parental leave system surprises a lot of newcomers — not because it’s ungenerous (it’s substantially more generous ...
How to Get a Government Job in Canada (Complete Guide)
Government jobs in Canada have a reputation among newcomers as being both highly desirable and nearly impossible to break into ...
Is It Legal for Employers to Ask Your Current Salary in Canada?
“What’s your current salary?” is one of the most common — and most uncomfortable — interview questions newcomers face, especially ...
Can a Canadian Permanent Resident Work in the US?
Canadian permanent residence and the ability to work in the United States are two completely separate legal systems, and confusing ...
How to Become a Social Worker in Canada (Licensing, NOC Code, Provinces)
Social work is one of the more approachable regulated professions for internationally trained newcomers — there’s steady demand, a clear ...
Employer Pension Plans in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know
A job offer that mentions “we offer a pension plan” sounds like a nice-to-have until you understand what it’s actually ...
How Does CPP (Canada Pension Plan) Work for Newcomers?
Every paycheque in Canada shows a deduction labelled CPP, and most newcomers assume it works like a retirement plan back ...
TFSA vs RRSP: Which Should Newcomers Open First?
Once you have a Canadian bank account and a paycheque landing regularly, the next question almost every newcomer asks is ...
Do Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal Work in Canada? (Newcomer Payment App Guide)
If you moved to Canada from the United States or a country where Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are everyday ...
