Workshop · Past event
Tax Filing in Canada: Insights for Overcoming Employment Barriers
A Zoom session on the Canadian tax system – who must file, key deadlines, deductions and credits – plus practical job search strategies for newcomers. Free admission.
CIASO hosted an important Zoom session designed to support newcomers as they settle into life in Canada. The session introduced participants to the Canadian tax system, including who must file a tax return, key deadlines, and essential tax documents. Attendees also learned the basics of income, deductions, and tax credits, and how filing taxes helps unlock important government benefits.
The session also featured practical job search strategies, offering guidance on navigating the Canadian job market and improving employment opportunities. With step-by-step insights, participants learned how to file taxes correctly, avoid common mistakes, and know what to expect after filing.
What you’ll learn
- Overcoming employment barriers
- Annual filing deadlines and consequences of late or non-filing
- Common deductions, non-refundable and refundable tax credits
- Pathway to CPA
- How to set clear career goals and build a growth mindset for success in Canada
Event details
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. MT
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Speaker: Emmanuel Ssembatya, CPA – CEO, NUELS
- Admission: Free
Ideal for newcomers who want to feel informed, confident, and better prepared for both tax season and job searching in Canada.