• Finding financial support as a disabled student in Canada

    Finding financial support as a disabled student in Canada
    Living with a disability is notoriously expensive. From diagnosis appointments and medical equipment to more hidden costs, like ordering premade food more often or paying more for accessible transit, the disabled life hits you where it hurts—whether that’s with a dose of chronic pain or a shot to your wallet. Nowhere can that be felt more acutely, in many cases, than in the lives of disabled students. To even get to post secondary education is an uphill battle for many disa
  • Stock news: Robinhood enters Canada as Shopify ramps up share repurchases

    Stock news: Robinhood enters Canada as Shopify ramps up share repurchases
    Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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  • Canada’s credit system is a minefield for newcomers—but it’s improving

    Canada’s credit system is a minefield for newcomers—but it’s improving
    Canada continues to attract skilled immigrants from across the world, but adapting to the new culture isn’t always easy. Most newcomers have to work through a long checklist: get a SIN, open a bank account, find housing, build a credit file. While each step seems straightforward on its own, together it can feel relentless for the first few months.When I arrived from the UK on a two-year visa in 2019, I quickly ran into one of the less obvious hurdles: Canada’s credit system. Despite