Immigration

Immigration 5 min read

Tech Jobs in Canada: A Gold Rush for Sri Lankan Engineers

If you are a software engineer in Colombo, you have likely heard the stories. A batchmate from Moratuwa University moves to Toronto and suddenly posts pictures of a new Tesla. A former colleague at WSO2 or Virtusa lands a job at Amazon Vancouver and is earning in a month what they used to earn in a...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 5 min read

Snowsports and Outdoor Activities: New Hobbies for Warm-Weather Migrants

In Sri Lanka, "outdoor activity" usually means cricket on the beach, a trip to Nuwara Eliya, or a dip in the ocean. When you move to Canada, you might look out the window in February, see three feet of snow, and assume your only option is to stay inside with a heater and Netflix. But here is the...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 6 min read

Driving in Canada: License Conversion and Insurance for Sri Lankans

Back in Sri Lanka, driving is an art form. It involves dodging tuk-tuks, navigating narrow roads, and communicating with other drivers through a complex language of honks. If you can drive in Colombo traffic at 5 PM, you have the technical skills to drive anywhere. But driving in Canada requires...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 6 min read

Canada - Celebrating Sri Lankan Festivals in Canadian Winter

If you grew up in Sri Lanka, festivals were always synonymous with the outdoors. You remember the heat of the sun on your back while boiling milk for Thaipongal, the sound of firecrackers in the street during Avurudu, and the massive, swaying pandols lighting up the humid night sky during Vesak....

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 5 min read

Finding Sri Lankan Groceries in Canada: From Pol Sambol to Munchee Biscuits

There is a specific moment of panic that hits every Sri Lankan immigrant about two weeks after landing in Canada. You have eaten enough pizza and burgers. You are craving rice and curry, but not just any curry—you want the deep, roasted aroma of Jaffna curry powder, the bite of a proper pol sambol,...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 5 min read

Multiculturalism in Canada: Sri Lankan Community Integration

There is a distinct fear that hits many immigrants before they board the flight to Canada: "Will I lose who I am?" You worry that in a few years, your children won't speak Sinhala or Tamil, the taste of a proper pol sambol will be a distant memory, and your cultural identity will be washed away by...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 5 min read

The Canadian School System: A Roadmap for Sri Lankan Parents

If you grew up in Sri Lanka, you know the drill: the Grade 5 Scholarship exam, the O-Levels, and the intense pressure of the A-Levels. The entire system is built around high-stakes exams that determine your fate. If you are moving to Canada with children, get ready for a culture shock—in the best w...

Jan 22, 2026

Immigration 6 min read

Healthcare in Canada: What’s Free, What’s Not, and Why You Need Insurance

There is a famous joke among newcomers: "In Canada, if you break your leg, the ambulance ride might cost you $200, but fixing the leg is free. If you need painkillers afterwards, that’s on you." It’s funny because it’s true. Canada’s public healthcare system, often called "Medicare," is a massive...

Jan 21, 2026

Immigration 6 min read

The Tropical Transplant’s Guide to Conquering Canadian Winters

Moving from the tropical warmth of Colombo or Kandy to a Canadian January can feel like landing on a different planet. One day you are complaining about the humidity and 28°C heat; the next, the air hurts your face and the sun sets at 4:30 PM. The anxiety is real. Most Sri Lankans arrive with a s...

Jan 21, 2026

Immigration 6 min read

Real Estate Investment in Sri Lanka: Tax Implications for Canadian Residents

There is a strong emotional pull to buy a piece of "home." For many Sri Lankan-Canadians, purchasing land in Colombo, a villa in Galle, or an apartment in Kandy isn't just an investment—it’s a connection to heritage, a retirement plan, or a place for family to stay. Plus, with the exchange rate be...

Jan 21, 2026

Immigration 11 min read

The Smart Parent’s Guide to RESPs: Free Money, Tax Breaks, and Avoiding the Traps

If you have looked at university tuition rates lately, you might have felt a knot form in your stomach. It is expensive now, and by the time your toddler is eighteen, projections suggest a four-year degree in Canada could cost upwards of $100,000 when you factor in housing and books. That is a sca...

Jan 21, 2026

Immigration 10 min read

Canada - Child benefits and family tax credits: Money you're entitled to claim

If you have checked the price of diapers, daycare, or hockey equipment lately, you already know the sinking feeling. Raising a child in Canada isn't just an emotional commitment; it is a massive financial undertaking. Recent estimates suggest the cost of raising a child to age 17 can easily exceed...

Jan 21, 2026