Life on the Prairies

If you are looking to immigrate to Canada or relocate from a major urban center to a smaller community then press play. In "Let's find your Canadian town" podcast series. We look at what some people never consider and that is the importance of the "great outdoors" as well as we review the benefits of living in an affordable town.  Sure my podcast covers immigration issues and pathways but I truly...

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Join me as I take an in-depth look at the IRCC's Rural Community Immigration Pilot specifically the Call For Proposals (CFP). This episode is great for those communities interested in applying and those newcomers who want to know how this initiative will work. I will walk through each of the topics within the CFP and provide a bit of insight into how immigration works, why this will benefit rural...

How can you grow your community with just volunteers? How can economic development be accomplished with very limited to no government support,  funding or paid staff? Well, let us tell you how we did it! Find out how the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund assisted over 200 people (67 families) in less than two years to move to the community of Dauphin solely through business and volunteer support. Joi...

Why is housing so cheap & still there is lots of opportunity in Hazlet?  Why invest in this region? Why move here? Why immigrate here? So many questions yet the answers can be found in this podcast!  Lindsay Alban loves rural life and living in her hometown, Hazlet,  but she wants to share this all with you! Did you know Hazlet is home for many international students from around the world, joi...

There is no one I have met yet that could provide better advice than what it is like to not only live and work on the Prairies but now to retire here too. Join me as I chat with Ms. Frances Stewart about her very successful life living in a rural town. What she says may just surprise you, as it is not who you know but what you, as a person has to offer,  could make all the difference. Her daughter...

Hi everybody, and welcome to a new era of my podcast, now known as "Life on the Prairies"! (Formally Immigration on the Canadian Prairies) In this episode, I would like to introduce you to the province of Alberta, and talk about the many benefits of living in this amazing province! Music "Fresh Breeze" by Stwee Audio "The Time It Takes" by Kayla Luky https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/... Resour...

Immigration on the Prairies Virtual Summit Information & Pre-registration: https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/immigration-on-the-prairies-virtual-summit-2023/ Immigration Entrepreneurship Pathways: Alberta Rural Entrepreneur, Farm & Graduate Streams. Saskatchewan Entrepreneur, Farm and Graduate Categories. Manitoba has the Entrepreneur, International Student & Farm Investor Pathways....

Links: Home Care & Home Support Worker Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-care-provider/id1576033175?i=1000540078507 IRCC In-Canada Physician Stream canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/09/easier-access-to-permanent-residence-for-physicians-in-canada-to-help-address-doctor-shortages.html Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! 100thmeridianim...

If your business is short on skilled workers or if you are an international graduate in Canada with a PGWP than perhaps you should connect with each other. A Post-Graduate Worker Permit is permitted to those individuals who have come to Canada and successfully completed a college or university program. People who hold a PGWP are hard-working and driven people who would love to stay and work in Can...

What makes your community so special? Why should a new family from overseas relocate to your community when there are so many to chose from? It's often more than a list of services and employment opportunities...Join Lindsay as she discusses what is also needed in the equation to have a successful start to retaining new comers in your prairie town. Immigration & Community Development 100thmeri...

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Has your community been struggling with their marketing specifically to newcomers or immigrants? Have you ever thought of creating an IIA? What is an IIA? How will developing an IIA assist your community in its immigration marketing strategy?  Grab your pen & paper, some community members and let's get started! Oh ya if you are a newcomer or an immigrant interested in moving to the prairies yo...

Alright rural Canadian towns! We are calling all municipal councillors, staff, economic developers and business owners living on the Prairies! Let us look together at the importance of immigration to your town!  Did you know that by 2025, Canada will be 100% reliant on immigration to grow its economy? Did you know Canada's goal is to immigrate between 400 000 to 450 000 immigrants per year? Is you...

Here’s my top five pieces of advice I want to leave for you. Including career advice, immigration programs of 2021 & everything a skilled worker or perspective International student should know.  Grab a coffee , tea, or listen while you are driving or commuting. Thank you so much listening and looking forward to being back January of 2022. 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridi...

Dauphin was featured as one of Canada’s top 10 prime adventure towns, “where the grass really is greener” in the March 2007 issue of Explore Magazine. And why not? Surrounded by rich farmland and natural beauty, it is in the heart of the Parkland region. Just 300 km from Winnipeg, or 35 minutes by daily scheduled flights, Dauphin is a prime year-round destination with diverse nature-based attracti...

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Foreign Skilled Workers and Importance of Labour Market Impact Assessments In this episode learn all about how foreign skilled worker jobs are born from positive Labour Market Impact Assessments, what is the process, what are the 8 streams of a lmia, and what role you as a Foreign Worker plays in this process. Further Lindsay Rubeniuk will provide you with a great resource of where to find all cur...

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Alright you want to be an international student and you want to come to Canada to study! Good, so pick a school and go, right? Everything will just fall into place correct? You can just pay $30000 on average to a school that some agent you don’t even know says is great . You then will arrive, go to school and wowla you will graduate with a post-secondary education and get a great job – no problem....

Find out the 15 questions you need to ask yourself and answer critically before deciding to put your immigration action plan together for Canada. Discover why starting with the end in mind is critical to the immigration journey. What the five fundamental skill set  you need to be considered as a skilled worker and even an international student.  Five items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should...

The Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots provide in-home caregivers with the opportunity to become a permanent resident once they have 2 years of eligible work experience in Canada. It also lets their family members come to Canada to work or study while they get work experience. Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/...

This town has it all!  Ranked as second best city to live in for it’s size in Canada Ranked as one of the top 10 coolest downtowns in Canada Employment is readily available and is one of the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot communities Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianim...

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In this community you will enjoy where… The average household income is higher than the provincial average in Manitoba,  You will find jobs in Manufacturing, Logistics, Agriculture and related industries, Trades, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Automotive,  and The city has Second lowest tax rates in the Province. Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmerid...