Howzit is a grouping of Saffa and Canadian Business Entrepreneurs who assist potential immigrants with their journey into Canada.
Our collective experience has enabled us to develop a platform that helps families to better understand the journey. We appreciate the level of stress the immigration decision places on family as well as the need to settle in and start enjoying your new chosen country.
We’ve been there, we’ve navigated the very challenges you face and are well equipped to help you land with peace of mind, ready to build the foundations of your new life in Canada. We are passionate about sharing those experiences, helping you to turn your decision into a true adventure to look forward to! Let us offer our expertise, working collaboratively with you to successfully complete your journey.
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SETTLING IN
Settle in and make your life in Canada an adventure!
FINANCES
Want to know what to do with your retirement annuities? How to open a bank account. How to financially emigrate. Let our team of professional Actuaries and Accountants give you qualified insight to do it right the first time.
DIRECTORY
Find all the services that you will require to settle and call Canada home. We have a list of home-based businesses, corporations and professional institutions. They all have one thing in common, to service and help each individual that crosses paths at Howzit. To build and serve in the new country they now call home.
Support them, because your support will make all the difference to them.
FEATURED PARTNER – ARTBYMARIKI
Custom artwork and clothing
Talented artist Marietjie Jones creates custom artwork and clothing. Show your love for SA with your Cape Town t-shirt, or order a custom painting from Marietjie.
LATEST NEWS
Sports in Canada – What to expect
If you’re worried you’ll have to hang up your running shoes once you move to Canada, don’t fret. There’s no shortage of fun things to do when it comes to sport.
The Red English Sports Car in Tourtour
Heaven knows what airport security is going to be like post-Covid!
With the tantalizing prospect of traveling again, we had to remind ourselves about the long-lost art of exploring new and strange places other than the nearest chemist and our local supermarket.
LinkedIn 101 – Tips to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile
The second part of a series to help South African LinkedIn users update their profiles and become more recruitable in Canada.
Understanding the Applicant Tracking System
Understanding how the applicant tracking system (ATS) works in finding a job in Canada. We look at what factors it considers when scoring your resume and how to work the system to your benefit.
The Cost of Living In Canada
It’s not hard to see why people consider moving to Canada with the socially progressive government, Universal healthcare, and the abundance of beautiful scenery year-round. If you have decided to make this journey, one of the first things to know is the expectations are in terms of the cost of living.
Choosing a Neighbourhood in Canada
As an immigrant new to Canada, it’s important to locate the right neighbourhood for you by considering factors like proximity to schools, medical care, work, shopping, and many others!
Tax Deadlines for Personal Tax in Canada
Learn about tax deadlines and how they differ between Canada and other countries. We will also discuss what documentation to bring with you.
Canadian Tax Returns: Do I have to submit one?
Do you need to submit your tax returns? How do you go about submitting one? Learn from Anneli in this interview just what you need to know!
Canadian Tax Return: Can I submit my own tax return and how?
Melanie and Anneli discuss what it looks like to submit your own tax return, documents you will need, and other keys pointers for submitting your taxes.