The prospect of a new life in a new land is exciting and exhilarating at the same time. New experiences day in day out are the main premises of many new Canadians, such as many get to learn cultural practices as well as their sense of belonging in the inclusive and diverse Canadian society. The change of a life in a new country will require some time, but day by day it will start to seem like home. So, here is a day in the life of a newcomer in Canada, what a day in Canadian society and new Canadian life consists of, what are the situations, what are the pleasures, what are the difficulties, what are the things that you learn when dealing with the Canadian society and Canadian culture.

Morning: The Routine in a New Place

The day begins early in the morning. Meaning, a formalized pattern of everyday life is necessary to most newcomers who are students and skilled workers or families. Breakfast could be a combination of the foods that they recognize at home and Canadian specialties such as toast, cereal or coffee. It is no wonder to encounter international grocery stores around the corner and as a result, sustaining a cultural attachment with food becomes easier.

The next thing is to prepare morning break. It is time to get to work or school after breakfast. To people concerned with their profession, it would mean taking a bus or a train trip, because buses and trains in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, or Ottawa can be relied upon to get you where you want to be, although if it is your first time, it can be a bit confusing. Global navigation applications, such as Google Maps or local transport apps are useful in avoiding confusion at the beginning. The Canadian office culture is polite and generally professional at the workplace. Features such as punctuality are favoured and small talk, especially weather talk, is the order of the day. New recruits are usually surprised with the fact that the structure of the offices in Canada is fairly flat and there is an open communication.

Noon: Finding Diversity in School and the Workplace

The lunchtime provides an insight on the diverse side of Canada. We can convert a common office kitchen or a cafeteria in the school to be able to find a lot of varieties of cuisine, ranging between butter chicken, sushi to sandwiches. This variety serves to give the new people confidence in their identity and adventurousness of taking up new cultural combinations.

In the study of international students, learning the way of group work, critical thinking and classroom participation in terms of Canadian academic system is a learning process. While an open conversation or calling the professor by his/her first name might be difficult in the very beginning, they discover in very short period that the Canadian education system admires interaction and free thinking.

Cultural differences can take effect at the work site in terms of communication. The Canadians are reserved and polite. Feedback is typically delivered in the constructive and respectful way. The rules of soft skills such as active listening and teamwork are learnt very soon by newcomers.

Afternoon: Square Peg Juggling and Cultural Stuff

Many of the newcomers are busy after school or work they have to buy groceries, pay bills or have language lessons. It is frightening to adapt to new systems- be it banking or public services. Yet, the support of the community is high. The settlement agencies provide support in language learning, occupation preparation and ordinary life skills.

Another characteristic of the newcomers is that they volunteer to participate in their communities. Not only does it assist in the development of Canadian work time, it also teaches how to make friends and develop a contribution feeling. Such exposure is also beneficial in learning values of core Canada such as inclusivity, respect, and civic responsibility.

Coming to terms with the Canadian parents and school system is an experience in itself to the parents. It becomes normal to go to parent-teacher meetings, fill out school forms, and learn about extra-curricular activities such as playing hockey or attending the drama club.

Evening: Community-Making and Community-Building

When evenings are coming round, people spend time with relatives or participate in local organizations. There are people who take their membership in the local cultural associations or religious communities to obtain a familiar environment. Visitors seeking to engage in such activities may have community centers, libraries, and meet up groups with community language exchange possibilities, yoga classes, or hobby groups.

Canadians are known to be very inquisitive and welcoming of others into the neighbourhood but it may take time to get into the circle of good friends. Consistency and participation are factors that contribute towards the building of long term relationships. Social etiquette such as usage of phrases like ‘please’ and ‘thanks’, are examples of respecting personal space and giving due respect. These minor things create the image of how a person who migrates to the Canadian society is expected to live.

Night: Thinking and Dreaming into the Future

Moving into a new nation is an experience that carries its good and bad moments. There is a common feeling of homesickness, identity conflict, or uncertainty concerning the future.

It could be just making online calls to your family at home, keeping a journal, or watching a TV program of your choice and this will help with the exhaustion of the day. With time, we get used to what is not familiar. Neighbours grow to be friends and the newcomer starts to feel less of an alien and more of a citizen to be.

Conclusion: Seeking Holistic Growth and Inclusion in Canada

The daily routine of a new person is not only the process of going somewhere and using the public transport or trying to get accustomed to new traditions but change. Every day brings us one step closer to integration, survival, and creation of a life in a country where the intercultural environment is emphasized, peace is an everyday thing, and the opportunities have a lot to offer.

Although it does not come without challenges, it is also the journey overflowing with innumerable instances of connection, learning and growth, and by-and-bye the trials of the present become the legends of tomorrow--evidence that settlement in Canada is an attainment, not a disappointment.

Whether you are a newcomer in your own right, or someone who is welcoming a newcomer, the better the individual, or group, understands this day-to-day trip, the stronger and more inclusive Canada will be, day by commencing day.