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I got to Canada first, and I report back.

I am Caio. A Brazilian data analyst, living in Vancouver since 2024. I write about what immigration to Canada actually looks like after the plane lands: the numbers, the rules, and the mistakes I made along the way. No hype, no easy promises. I got your back.

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The Canadian dollar just hit a 14-month low. Your reais barely felt it

The Canadian dollar fell to a 14-month low (1.4146 per USD) after the Fed's June 17 hawkish turn. But BRL/CAD held near R$3.63, so your reais barely moved.

Jun 19, 20267 min de leitura
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Canada's rent fell again in May 2026: is it finally a renter's market?

Canada's average asking rent fell to CAD 2,029 in May 2026, down 4.7% and the 20th straight month of declines. What that means before you sign a lease.

Jun 14, 20266 min de leitura
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Express Entry went quiet: no draws in June 2026, and what it changes

IRCC has not held a single Express Entry draw in June 2026, the longest pause of the year. What the slowdown means for your CRS strategy.

Jun 14, 20267 min de leitura
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Rent in Canada fell: the official Q1 2026 numbers, city by city

Average asking rent for a 2-bedroom in Canada fell 0.9% to CAD 2,150. Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Halifax, with the official StatCan data.

Jun 11, 20266 min de leitura
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Work and study in Canada? The June 27, 2026 deadline could catch you

The policy letting certain workers study without a study permit in Canada expires June 27, 2026. Who is affected and what to do before the deadline.

Jun 07, 20267 min de leitura
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Canada added 88,000 jobs in May 2026: did the market turn?

Canada added 88,000 jobs in May 2026, the biggest gain in six months, and unemployment fell to 6.6%. What that changes for Brazilians job hunting.

Jun 05, 20267 min de leitura