Finding a home in your new country: Tips for finding affordable housing
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In summary: Housing affordability is an issue top of mind among new immigrants and refugees to Canada. It is important to understand the housing market in the area..
Understanding corporate culture in Canada
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: Understanding the unique aspects of Canadian business can be critical to a newcomer’s professional success. Some of the common expectations in..
What Windmill’s newcomer clients love about life in Canada
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In summary: Many newcomer clients come to Windmill experiencing financial stress and anxiety. Windmill helps them relieve that stress by offering low-interest loans..
Helping newcomers strengthen work-life balance in support of a healthier, more satisfying life in Canada
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: Canadians, and in particular, new Canadians are feeling increasingly overloaded and experiencing increased mental and physical health challenges...
Exploring unique Canadian experiences: Five “must see” places
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In summary: Taking time off from work for vacation or travel can help boost productivity and mental wellness. Windmill partner, Canoo, offers new Canadians access to..
Finding downtime can be hard as a recent immigrant but it can also help you thrive in your new country
Estimated reading time: 3.5 minutes In summary: Downtime is different than leisure time. It is time focused on helping your brain rest and recharge. Downtime can take different forms. Newcomers often..
Five tips to help you get recharged and re-inspired in your Canadian job search
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In summary: Skilled immigrants and refugees are highly in demand across Canada as labour shortages continue and the Canadian workforce rapidly ages. However, many..
What you need to know about relocation for a job in Canada: A three-step guide for newcomers
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In summary: Do your research and get to know the community where you want to live and work from neighbourhood safety and average commute times to housing..
Sasha’s story: Empowering newcomers through mentorship
Windmill mentor, Sasha, discusses how she gives back through mentorship and the importance of sharing personal and professional experience with new Canadians As a consultant with Deloitte’s Financial..
Seeing debt differently – A Windmill client success coach helps newcomers understand the basics of borrowing in Canada
“There’s no such thing as good debt or bad debt,” says Joyce Wan, Windmill Microlending Client Success Coach. Wan says, when it comes to borrowing money, it all depends. “A ‘good’ debt for one person..
