Canadian Riches — Where Newcomers Level Up

Welcome to your weekly dose of empowerment, opportunity, and insider know-how. Whether you're chasing PR, launching a business, or just trying to make rent without losing your mind, we’ve got the tools to help you thrive.

This week:

🔧 Skilled trades get a fast-track to PR

📉 Affordable cities that won’t break the bank

📚 Free ESL classes for permanent residents

💸 Credit-building tips for newcomers

Let’s turn your Canadian dream into a strategy.

Immigration News You Should Know

New PR Pathway for Skilled Trades
Canada is expanding its Express Entry system to prioritize skilled trades like electricians, welders, and carpenters.
📍 Nationwide | 🗓️ Active now | 💵 Free to apply
👉 Learn more

International Students: Work Hour Cap Returns in 2026
Heads up: the unlimited work hours policy for international students ends in April 2026. Plan your finances and schedule accordingly.
📍 Canada-wide | 🗓️ Deadline: April 30, 2026
👉 Details here

Settlement Tip of the Week

How to Build Credit Without a Credit History
Newcomers often struggle with credit scores. Start here:

• Apply for a secured credit card

• Pay your phone and utility bills on time

• Use rent reporting services like FrontLobby to build credit through your lease
  📍 Nationwide | 💵 Mostly free
  👉 Explore options

Job Search Boost

Top 3 Job Boards for Newcomers
Skip the noise. These platforms are built for you:

Housing Watch

Affordable Cities for Rent in 2025
If Toronto and Vancouver feel out of reach, consider:

• 🏡 Edmonton: Avg. rent $1,350

• 🏡 Winnipeg: Avg. rent $1,200

• 🏡 Halifax: Avg. rent $1,400
  📍 Data: CMHC Rental Market Report
  👉 Read full report

Education & Language

Free ESL Classes for Permanent Residents
Programs like LINC and CLIC offer free English classes to eligible newcomers.
📍 Nationwide | 🗓️ Fall enrollment open | 💵 Free
👉 Find a class near you

Money Matters

 Canada Benefits Finder
Find programs tailored to your situation—rent help, childcare, training grants.
📍 Online | 💵 Free
👉 Use the tool

Business Boost

Self-Employment Program
Launch your own business with mentorship, training, and financial support.
📅 Date: Rolling applications
📍 Location: Available in multiple provinces
💵 Cost: Free (with potential living allowance)
👉 Click for details

Success Story

Amina from Kenya

Arrived in Calgary in 2022. Through a bridging program and mentorship, she now works at a fintech startup and volunteers as a financial literacy coach. 

Ready to learn, grow, and earn with confidence? The Trading Rich Academy isn’t just about courses — it’s a supportive community of newcomers and professionals who are building financial freedom together. Get mentorship, resources, and a network that helps you trade smarter and live richer.

📍 Location: Online (Canada-wide & global access)
💵 Cost: Free to join the community

🤭 In All Unseriousness

Partner Resources & Expert Help

Want to fast-track your success in Canada? These tools and services can help:

• 📊 TradingRich.com – Learn how to build wealth in Canada through smart investing and trading. Join the FREE community

• 👩‍💼 Book a 1-on-1 Immigration Consultation with Motion Immigration - Whether you're applying for PR, navigating Express Entry, or planning your next move, get expert advice from a licensed immigration consultant. Book your consultation 

🫵 Before We Wrap Up

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