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Immigration 5 min read

Contract Work and Freelancing in Canada: The Tax Guide for Sri Lankan Professionals

In Sri Lanka, the job market is relatively binary: you are either a permanent employee with EPF/ETF benefits, or you are doing "business." In Canada, there is a massive middle ground that many skilled immigrants fall into, especially in IT, engineering, and consulting: Contracting. You might see...

Jan 22, 2026 6

Immigration 5 min read

Canadian Workplace Culture: Why You Should Stop Calling Your Boss "Sir"

You land your first job in a Toronto office. On day one, you walk into the manager's office, stand up straight, and say, "Good morning, Sir." You expect him to nod and give you instructions. Instead, he looks awkward, laughs nervously, and says, "Please, call me Dave. My dad was 'Sir'." This is...

Jan 22, 2026 6

Immigration 4 min read

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 hospitals, and developed skills that are second to none. Naturally, when you look at Canada and see the headlines screaming "NURSE SHORTAGE," you think...

Jan 22, 2026 6

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 6

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 6

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 8

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 6