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, join us as she speaks about the Chinook International Program.  Alban will also let us in on the fact that for a lovely three bedroom home in her area is about $500, 000 less then th ..read more

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, Carol Stewart, also joins us to discuss what it was like to immigrate at the age of 8, be raised in a Prairie town and return to the same community years later. If you are someone looking to re ..read more

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 ..read more

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. Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have: 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal Canadian Study Permit Guide: 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit 100th Merid ..read more

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 Canada. Seeing that businesses throughout the prairies are struggling to obtain skilled workers this is a great opportunity for you to attract these motivated individuals. Further as an employer you can ..read more

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 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/community-development Saskatchewan South East:  http://www.sseer.ca/community-economic-development/how-can-you-make-your-community-more-welcoming-and-inclusive-to-newcomers ..read more

How to submit a visitor visa from Ukraine guide: mcusercontent.com/788758043a2064f70ceb507ce/files/4b4ff8a4-212e-990a-40f3-76eb7cd23901/How_to_Apply_for_an_Urgent_Visitor_Visa_to_Canada_from_Ukraine_Guide_3MARCH2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR09cTwJ0Ps2VLjxv7VL6qoeEgI9ov0oNLfmrkKdzBsifH8J5pK8SZiPjgs Crisis Telephone Line for IRCC (Ukraine Crisis) IRCC has previously established a dedicated service channel for Ukraine immigration enquiries available for clients both in Canada and abroad at 613-321-4243, with collect calls accepted. Crisis webform: Clients can also add the keyword “Ukraine2022” to the IRC ..read more

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 you will be interested in this - as you are the focus of this very important topic!  Immigration & Community Development https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/community-development/ Five i ..read more

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 your community ready to capture the immigration market?  Does your community have an immigration plan to attract these skilled workers to your community?  Does your business owners have ..read more

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@100meridian.ca Skilled Worker Guide  https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Kayla Luky - Podcast music https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/merch ..read more