Nursing in Canada: The Hard Truth About Credential Recognition
In Sri Lanka, if you are a nurse, you are the backbone of the hospital. You have handled dengue outbreaks, managed overcrowded wards in government ho...
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Kasun Perera
Senior Careers & Immigration Writer
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Kasun covers careers, employment trends, and immigration pathways for Sri Lankans. He writes practical guides on job searching, overseas opportunities, and building a career at home and abroad.
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I write to help Sri Lankans make informed decisions about careers and opportunities abroad.
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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 post...
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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 migh...
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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 comp...
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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...
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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 bur...
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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, you...
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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 sys...
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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 yo...
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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...
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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 apartm...
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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 to...
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