85% of immigrants faced at least one financial barrier that hurt their security
The survey said 85 per cent of immigrants faced at least one financial barrier that hurt their security, compared to 58 per cent of the general population.
“This disparity underscores the importance of providing targeted support and resources to help newcomers build their financial confidence and successfully navigate the Canadian financial system,” the report said.
To navigate the banking system, about a third of immigrants are relying on mentors since they believe the financial resources available to them do not reflect the financial realities of living in Canada, but younger newcomers are most likely to deal with confusion surrounding the financial system and practices.
Mentorship has played a crucial role in getting newcomers financially situated, the survey said. Almost 90 per cent of newcomers said mentors helped them with language barriers, 86 per cent in understanding Canadian money and 83 per cent in avoiding scams.
There are plenty of other challenges immigrants face in Canada, including difficulty with their professional credentials being recognized here and gaining Canadian work experience, not to mention the weather, language and social challenges, according to Alberta Business and Educational Services.
“In the tumultuous times as we emerged from the pandemic, between addressing labour needs and maintaining population growth, we didn’t get the balance right,” he said last month. “Immigration is essential for Canada’s future, but it must be controlled and it must be sustainable.”
Donald Trump’s U.S. election win has been bad news so far for gold investors.
The precious metal is trading at a seven-week low since Trump’s triumph. Over the past two days, the U.S. dollar has climbed to its highest level in a year, and bullion has fallen more than three per cent.
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