Lindsay Rubeniuk - Podcast Details

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Life on the PrairiesWhat Should You Consider When Immigrating Or RelocatingIf you are looking to immigrate to Canada or relocate from a major urban center to a smaller community then press play. In "Let's find your Canadian town" podcast series. We look at what some people never consider and that is the importance of the "great outdoors" as well as we review the benefits of living in an affordable town. Sure my podcast covers immigration issues and pathways but I truly feel there is a lack of understanding and awareness of all the opportunities in a small town! With this in mind, I want to introduce you to t...2024-09-2422 min

Life on the PrairiesHow To Strategically Use A LMIA in Canada 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca 100meridian.ca LMIA Approved Jobs in Canada – Quarter June/July https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/90fed587-1364-4f33-a9ee-208181dc0b97/resource/2ee2e540-7142-4e7a-b061-72f9cd80868c?inner_span=True Temporary Foreign Skilled Worker Program https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers.html Job Bank of Canada (Career Planning) https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/skills-knowledge Educational Assessment Canada https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=681 ...2024-07-1932 min

ShovelTalk: An Economic Development PodcastDiscover Ways to Grow Your Community Through an Immigration Attraction Strategy: Lindsay Rubeniuk • Founder, 100th Meridian ImmigrationLindsay Rubeniuk is passionate about growing rural communities. Her work in the Canadian Prairies has been transformative. Listen to discover how you can implement an immigration talent attraction strategy.2024-07-1641 min

Life on the PrairiesCanada's Rural Immigration Pilot - Is your prairie community ready?Join me as I take an in-depth look at the IRCC's Rural Community Immigration Pilot specifically the Call For Proposals (CFP). This episode is great for those communities interested in applying and those newcomers who want to know how this initiative will work. I will walk through each of the topics within the CFP and provide a bit of insight into how immigration works, why this will benefit rural communities and get into detail of what IRCC is expecting. I will also give my thoughts as to perhaps why some communities may just be better positioned than others. 2024-06-1025 min

Life on the PrairiesParkland Ukrainian Family FundHow can you grow your community with just volunteers? How can economic development be accomplished with very limited to no government support, funding or paid staff? Well, let us tell you how we did it! Find out how the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund assisted over 200 people (67 families) in less than two years to move to the community of Dauphin solely through business and volunteer support. Join me as I speak to Pam Iwanchysko, Settlement & Fund-raising Coordinator, for PUFF as she provides all the answers for you on how we accomplished this amazing goal. Parkland Ukraine Family F...2024-05-2340 min

Life on the PrairiesWhat is an International School doing in a rural prairie town anyway?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...2024-05-0939 min

Life on the PrairiesThe Ultimate Advice from a Retired Successful Immigrant on the Prairies.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 r...2024-04-2434 min

Life on the PrairiesAlberta is Calling You!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 https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/... Resources: http://100meridian.ca/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar... https://albertaworker.ca/news/alberta... https://www.alberta...2024-04-0413 min

Life on the PrairiesMunicipal Government, Immigrants & Business: A Proven Economic Development Strategy 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 Meridian Immigration email: immigration@100meridian.ca Kayla Luky - Podcast music: kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/merch 2022-11-0315 min

Life on the PrairiesWhy immigrants are important to rural Health Care!Links: Home Care & Home Support Worker Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/home-care-provider/id1576033175?i=1000540078507 IRCC In-Canada Physician Stream canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/09/easier-access-to-permanent-residence-for-physicians-in-canada-to-help-address-doctor-shortages.html Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal Canadian Study Permit Guide 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit 100th Meridian Immigration email: immigration@100meridian.ca Home Child Care Provider & Home Support Worker Pilot NOC and Program Information canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-permanent-foreign/in-home-caregiver.html Open-restricted Permit Definition cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=915&top=28 ...2022-10-0615 min

Clearing a New Path™Lindsay Rubeniuk - Growth through ImmigrationIf you are a person immigrating to Canada wanting to live your best life in one of the most beautiful places in our country then you have to meet Lindsay Rubeniuk. Lindsay is passionate about developing a skilled workforce, growing Canadian rural & northern towns and spreading her knowledge on the subject of immigration. She loves Canada and her education backs that up. She is an Economic Developer of Canada, a member of the Career Professionals of Canada as well as a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Lindsay has brought new direction to the immigration scene...2022-06-0834 min

Life on the PrairiesThe Immigration Strategy That Can Save Your BusinessIf 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 nominate...2022-05-0517 min

Life on the PrairiesWhat makes your community so special?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/ Five items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal Canadian Study P...2022-03-3116 min

Life on the PrairiesUkraine's Invasion - Canada's Response March 2022How 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 “Uk...2022-03-0815 min

Life on the PrairiesYour Immigration AvatarHas 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 items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada sh...2022-03-0115 min

Life on the PrairiesPreparing Your Community For ImmigrationAlright 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 the knowledge to build the capacity to imm...2022-02-2212 min

Life on the PrairiesTop Immigration Advice for 2021Here’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 2021-12-2216 min

Life on the PrairiesThe City of Creatives, Festivals & Entrepreneurs - Dauphin, ManitobaDauphin was featured as one of Canada’s top 10 prime adventure towns, “where the grass really is greener” in the March 2007 issue of Explore Magazine. And why not? Surrounded by rich farmland and natural beauty, it is in the heart of the Parkland region. Just 300 km from Winnipeg, or 35 minutes by daily scheduled flights, Dauphin is a prime year-round destination with diverse nature-based attractions, a rich culture and history, along with world-class festivals. Manufacturing, education and a growing business community complement its capacity as a regional service centre for health care and retail in the Parkland. Links! Five i...2021-12-0817 min

Just Landed - The Immigrant StoryThe viability of rural living for International students“Students and new graduates often feel as though they have to settle in urban and metropolitan areas to gain access to the best career opportunities. However, living in these areas can pose significant challenges from living costs and commute times to overcrowded areas and lack of clean air. This need not be a choice they have to make though. In this episode, Lindsay Rubeniuk, an immigration consultant residing in the Canadian Prairies will take us through what it is like to live in rural areas. With lower living costs and more flexible opportunities to work from home, on...2021-12-0138 min

Life on the PrairiesBasics of Express Entry 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal Canadian Study Permit Guide 100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit 100th Meridian Immigration email: immigration@100meridian.ca Proof of Funds canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html Come to Canada Wizard canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/come-canada-tool-immigration-express-entry.html Express Entry Invite Rounds canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html Kayla Luky - Podcast music kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/merch 2021-12-0118 min

Life on the PrairiesWhat is LMIA and How to Find LMIA Jobs in Canada Foreign Skilled Workers and Importance of Labour Market Impact Assessments In this episode learn all about how foreign skilled worker jobs are born from positive Labour Market Impact Assessments, what is the process, what are the 8 streams of a lmia, and what role you as a Foreign Worker plays in this process. Further Lindsay Rubeniuk will provide you with a great resource of where to find all current & approved LMIA jobs here in Canada. As a potential foreign worker or a Canadian Employer looking to learn more about LMIA’s this is the episode for you! Fiv...2021-11-2420 min

Life on the PrairiesResearch: The Key to Your International Student SuccessFive items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Job Bank of Canada (Career Planning) https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/skills-knowledge Designated Learning Institution https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html Manitoba PNP - Career Employment Pathway https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/international-education/#1 Educational Assessment Canada https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=681 English or French Knowledge (Designated by Government of Canada) https...2021-11-1713 min

Life on the PrairiesThe First Step for an International Student Alright you want to be an international student and you want to come to Canada to study! Good, so pick a school and go, right? Everything will just fall into place correct? You can just pay $30000 on average to a school that some agent you don’t even know says is great . You then will arrive, go to school and wowla you will graduate with a post-secondary education and get a great job – no problem. WELL NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND….find out what is the first step or two before you even pick your post-secondary institution in Canda. Fiv...2021-11-1015 min

Life on the PrairiesStart With the End in Mind!Find out the 15 questions you need to ask yourself and answer critically before deciding to put your immigration action plan together for Canada. Discover why starting with the end in mind is critical to the immigration journey. What the five fundamental skill set you need to be considered as a skilled worker and even an international student. Five items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Job Bank of Canada (Career Planning) https://www.jobbank.gc.ca...2021-11-0312 min

Life on the PrairiesHome Care ProviderThe Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots provide in-home caregivers with the opportunity to become a permanent resident once they have 2 years of eligible work experience in Canada. It also lets their family members come to Canada to work or study while they get work experience. Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Home Child Care Provider & Home Support Worker Pilot NOC and Program Information https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/s...2021-10-2919 min

Life on the PrairiesMoose Jaw, SaskatchewanThis town has it all! Ranked as second best city to live in for it’s size in Canada Ranked as one of the top 10 coolest downtowns in Canada Employment is readily available and is one of the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot communities Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Moose Jaw Relocation Guide https://moosejaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mj-relocation-guide.pdf Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) www.moosejawrnip.ca Saskatchewan Realt...2021-10-2621 min

Life on the PrairiesStart Up VisaFive Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Start Up Visa https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html Approved Designated Organization https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/designated-organizations.html IELTS https://www.ieltscanada.ca/ (this link will bring you to Canada however you must select the country where you will be taking the test) 2021-10-0816 min

Life on the PrairiesSteinbach, ManitobaIn this community you will enjoy where… The average household income is higher than the provincial average in Manitoba, You will find jobs in Manufacturing, Logistics, Agriculture and related industries, Trades, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Automotive, and The city has Second lowest tax rates in the Province. Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca City of Steinbach https://www.steinbach.ca/ Job search Steinbach https://www.mysteinbach.ca/jobs/ Steinbach Chamber of Commerce https...2021-10-0516 min

Life on the PrairiesAgri-food PilotThe Agri-Food Pilot helps address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector. The pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations. It will run until May 2023 Find out what occupations are eligible to receive Permanent Residency through this program. As well the podcast will explain the documents needed to apply and other criteria. If you are involved in an occupation in Agriculture in Canada right now or will be immigrating to work in Agriculture then definitely take a listen! Five items every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should h...2021-09-3013 min

Life on the PrairiesHumboldt, SKHumboldt, Saskatchewan where athletes are born... 1.) A very athletic community! 2.) A business investment ready community! 3.) A very educated workforce in this community with strong post-secondary institutions to learn from Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Canadian Study Permit Guide https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Humboldt, Saskatchewan https://humboldt.ca/ Newcomers Settlement Services https://humboldt.ca/newcomer-services/ Carlton College https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/ St. Peters College https://www.stpeterscollege.ca/ Trail System https://pvproperties.ca/prairie-view-trails/ Ka...2021-09-2715 min

Life on the Prairies#1 Skill Required to Obtain Canadian ExperienceLost on how to gain Canadian Experience? A lot of newcomers are! It’s all in who you know. The saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is pretty true. So if you do not really know anyone in Canada and want to learn how you can develop your career prospects further this is the episode for you. Even before you immigrate to Canada you can start networking by ensuring you are promoting yourself on social media on such platforms as LinkedIn. Ok press play & enjoy! Top three rewards of networking: 1.) Advances your...2021-09-2310 min

Life on the PrairiesLacombe, AlbertaThis research town on the Prairies is nestled in one of Central Alberta's most fertile valleys between Calgary and Edmonton, the local economy includes a strong science background, agricultural base as well as the oil and gas industry. 1.) Employment is diverse here from research to the arts to agriculture! 2.) The city’s library offers great programs that will assist you to advance your English Speaking skills 3.) The community houses one of a network of only 19 national agricultural research centres Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ 100th Meridian Immigration email imm...2021-09-2010 min

Life on the PrairiesFour Essential Skills Required for the Canadian WorkforceThere are four skills every Canadian worker should have and they are being adaptable, acting collaboratively, possessing strong communication skills, as well as demonstrating creativity & innovation. This podcast provides you with a strong understanding of what employers are looking for, from Canadians as well as newcomers/immigrants who live & work in Canada. Resources & Links! 100th Meridian Immigration email immigration@100meridian.ca Five Fundamentals every Skilled Immigrant to Canada should have! https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/goal/ Guide to applying for a Canadian Study Permit https://100thmeridianimmigration.ca/guide-to-canadian-study-permit/ Kayla Luky - Podcast music https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/m...2021-09-1612 min

Life on the PrairiesYorkton, SaskatchewanExplore & perhaps move to Yorkton, Saskatchewan! This city has a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where the cost of living is very affordable and the quality of life is top-notch. You will be amazed at how much there is to do and the opportunities available in a city of this size. Did you know that this city is ranked among one of the safest cities in Canada to live in? You will right at home with this city hosting an amazing settlement office to welcome potential immigrants and newcomers. Recruitment and training of workers as well as business development is a p...2021-09-1311 min

Life on the PrairiesCanada’s Rural & Northern Immigration PilotThe Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was created by the Government of Canada to assist communities in the Northern & Rural regions of Canada to attract skilled immigrants to their region. The RNIP allows immigrants overseas or post-secondary students with that participating communities to apply to live and work in that community. It allows the community to nominate that individual and their family for Permanent Residency. The goal is for newcomers to live and work in the community that nominated them for Permanent Residency. In this episode you will learn about the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot project (RNIP) in t...2021-09-0910 min

Life on the PrairiesBrandon, Manitoba: Gateway to the PrairiesWhere in Canada is the Wheat City? Is that really, it’s name? Come discover a city that is undiscovered by so many, but yet so loved by newcomers to Canada! This city marks the start of the 100th Meridian – where the great plains of Canada begin This city is also in the top 10 in Canada for dynamic lifestyle and environment for people to work The average age of a person living here is under 40. Curious to hear more? Join me in 15 minutes or less you will learn about this community and why this may just be the perf...2021-09-0611 min

Life on the PrairiesTrailer: Immigration on the Canadian PrairiesSeason 1 coming this September! There is so much information about Canadian immigration on the internet but do you know what critical information is missing? It's the communities you can live in! Where you chose to live determines your quality of life this includes your mental & physical well-being. So with all the research into "how" to immigrate to Canada, how about we spend time learning about "where" you could live your best life? If you agree, this is the podcast for you! We will look at various communities across the Canadian Prairies & review their career opportunities, housing market, community services...2021-07-0901 min