The best places to live in Toronto
One of the main questions that comes up in all the expat groups is: Where to live in Toronto? We all want to know the perfect place to...
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Florent Perret
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
Gifts ideas from Canada
Christmas is coming and you'll finally (maybe) see your family for the holidays. You wonder what to get them. Every year it's a headache!...
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Florent Perret
- Nov 20, 2022
- 3 min
How to take advantage of Black Friday
An event that you certainly did not miss as it has become international. However... here in Canada it's much more worth it than in...
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Florent Perret
- Oct 30, 2022
- 4 min
14 things I wish I had known before coming to Toronto
Salt on your shoes In winter, Canada makes the roads so dirty that you have to wash your shoes regularly. The salt attacks your clothes...
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Florent Perret
- Sep 6, 2022
- 4 min
Public Holidays in Ontario
Between countries, there are many differences on public holidays. That's why I thought it was important to give you a quick rundown of...
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Florent Perret
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
Going to the dentist
Not long ago I went to the dentist for a scaling. My job doesn't have health insurance, so it cost me 250 dollars. I thought it was...
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Florent Perret
- Jun 21, 2022
- 3 min
The 9 legends of Toronto
A while ago, I saw an image that made me laugh a lot on Twitter. During the trucker protest, someone suggested that Toronto put together...
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Florent Perret
- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
15 best things to do in Canada
There are a lot of things to do when you come to Canada! I've put together a list of things you absolutely must try if you come to this...
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Florent Perret
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
"Free Convoy" demonstration in Toronto
I've been seeing a lot of things in the media these days and thought it would be interesting to add some nuance by going to a protest...
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Florent Perret
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Get the QR code of the vaccine in Ontario
As of January 4, 2022, Ontario is making it mandatory to present a QR code for proof of vaccination. If you got your vaccines in Canada,...
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Florent Perret
- Dec 5, 2021
- 4 min
French store equivalent in Toronto
When you've just arrived in Canada, you can quickly lose your bearings when looking for the stores you knew in France. So I made this...
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Florent Perret
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Create your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
This week it's a short article because I see more and more people asking what is the SIN, what is it for, and how to create it. The SIN...
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Florent Perret
- Oct 21, 2021
- 5 min
How to get to the USA during Covid?
In Covid time, it is difficult to travel. But if you live in Canada, it is possible to go to the United States, even if the borders...
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Florent Perret
- Aug 18, 2021
- 5 min
How to open a bank account in Canada ?
finally decided to write an article about opening a bank account in Canada. While the process may seem easy at first glance, it's good to...
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Florent Perret
- Aug 11, 2021
- 5 min
What to do in Vancouver in 7 days
The number of people vaccinated kept increasing day after day and yet Ontario refused to move forward with the reopening process. So,...
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Florent Perret
- Jul 23, 2021
- 14 min
How to apply for permanent residence via Express Entry
It's finally here, an article that is requested by most WHVers and many of my subscribers, THE permanent residency. I will explain in...
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Florent Perret
- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
How to get your vaccine ? Part 2
Today is a special article that explains how to get the vaccine. Here is what you need to know. Who can receive it ? Starting Monday, all...
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Florent Perret
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
9 bars in Toronto to celebrate the reopening
Finally ! After so much waiting, we are freed with the reopening of the patios. If the number is still limited to 4 people per table, we...
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Florent Perret
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to rent a car in Canada
The eternal conflict... We all think that when we travel to Canada, we'll rent a car and drive around the country in search of adventure....
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Florent Perret
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
How to get your vaccine ?
Today is a special article that explains how to get the vaccine, because the information is rather confusing and sometimes anarchic. This...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
Complete the TD1
Congratulations! If you are here, it means that you have found a job in Canada .... and that the employer has sent you a document asking...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 18, 2021
- 2 min
11 expressions Québécoises à connaître
Si vous allez au Québec, vous observerez que les expressions de nos amis québécois diffèrent de celles que nous avons en France. Cela...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
Toucher le Pôle Emploi au Canada
Oui tu ne rêves pas ! Tu peux toucher le Pôle Emploi au Canada et cela de manière légale, que tu cherches un travail ou que tu voyages à...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
WES application for the PR
Lors deWhen applying for Permanent Residence, you will have the opportunity to earn more points by submitting your diplomas from your...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 5 min
Less than 2000$ in quarantine hotel
Recently, it was recently decreed that anyone returning to Canada from abroad must spend about 40 days in a hotel at a cost of $2,000....
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
9 reasons why the Work Holiday Visa is shit
So we've been in this pandemic for almost a year now. I write this article more as a release of all the bad energy and bad faith I have....
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
Covid : Extend Visa PGWP
It's no secret that Canadian jurisdictions are experiencing great difficulty in dealing with cases. Confinement after confinement does...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Covid WFH Tax Reduction
Following the crisis that began to hit Canada in March 2020, large numbers of people found themselves working from home. To take into...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 1 min
My 2020
We are at the end of January! But better late than never !!You will find below my recap of my year 2020 in Toronto.Don't hesitate to tell...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Canadian Recovery Benefit (CRB)
After the CERB put in place to help people who lost their jobs during the Covid, new benefits are available to help people. Validity:...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 1 min
Trivia for fun !
Hey, you've been really bothering your quarantine lately. If you're doing zoom parties with your friends, here's something to brighten...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
WES application for the PR
When applying for Permanent Residence, you will have the opportunity to earn more points by submitting your diplomas from your home...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 2 min
1 Year of Fizzy Travellers
When I started making this site, I was like anyone in front of a blank page. I didn't know where to start !! So I started by creating a...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Why Ontario (and especially Toronto) is better than Quebec
1. PR is easier to obtain After your WHV in Ontario, you can apply for permanent residency straight away. In Quebec, before getting your...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
How to get the OHIP card?
You may already have your health insurance linked with your WHV or your visa. But did you know about OHIP or Ontario Health Insurance...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
A weekend in northern Ontario
It was in August. The government recently gave the green light to allow people to visit the national parks. The main issue for our small...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 5 min
How to success TEF
Aaaah the TEF is a great moment. You have come to Canada, and all this to retake an exam when you have to take permanent residence! So...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
Public Transit in Toronto : the guide
Toronto is a megalopolis, and yet its transportation network is easy to understand. 4 major public transport systems are available: The...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 5 min
Create your Credit Score in Canada
You just arrived in Canada, you must have heard about it : the Credit Score ... But what is this thing? So hang in there, because we're...
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Florent Perret
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
A day at Omega Park
You came to Canada to hike but also to meet wildlife. The Omega Park is made for you! It's a godsend if there are animals that you wanted...
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