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Since 2011, Moving2Canada has been dedicated to empowering newcomers to succeed in Canada and working with partners that share our mission.
Moving2Canada is dedicated to making life easier for immigrants seeking to live and work Canada. Our leadership team has become a leading voice on immigration to Canada and issues affecting immigrants once they have arrived.

In 2022, Moving2Canada’s Founder, Ruairi Spillane, was named a winner of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. This is an awards program that recognizes inspirational immigrants who have made a positive impact on their communities since arriving in Canada.
The 2022 awards recipients were personally congratulated in a heartfelt video message from Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.
“Newcomers make our country stronger,” the Prime Minister told the recipients.
“You all came from different paths, but you also have your own unique impact.” A message Moving2Canada strives to embody in all our work.
In 2019, Moving2Canada was named the winner of the Best Immigrant Entrepreneur Award at the Small Business BC Awards 2019.
If you wish to contact Moving2Canada for an interview, please send an email to [email protected] outlining your contact details, the story you wish to cover, and the publication you represent.
Here are some samples of recent press coverage Moving2Canada has received in Canada and abroad.

TV
June 28, 2022 | Vancouver | Global News
How other countries streamline the passport process – June 28, 2022
Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, speaks with Global News about the faster processing times for passport renewals in Ireland compared to Canada.
July 27, 2020 | Canada | CTV NewsDay
Moving to Canada from the United States – July 27, 2020
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, offered insights into why more U.S. residents are thinking of moving north to Canada.
July 30, 2018 | British Columbia | CBC Vancouver News
Making the trek from the Emerald Isle – July 30, 2018
Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane was an in-studio guest for this evening news report on the rise of the number of young Irish citizens who have moved to Vancouver, BC.
April 4, 2014 | British Columbia | Global News
BC looks to Ireland to fill skilled labour shortage – April 4, 2014
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, was featured on a Global News: News Hour BC report in April 2014 covering the imminent arrival of thousands of Irish immigrants.
October 15, 2013 | British Columbia | CBC News
BC firms seeking Irish workers – October 15, 2013
Ruairi was also interviewed for this CBC News Vancouver report on the skilled labour shortage in British Columbia. Construction companies are heading to Ireland to hire more than 600 more skilled employees to fill this labour gap, and CBC sought Moving2Canada’s knowledge and experience on these issues.
March 2, 2013 | Ireland | RTÉ News
Expo highlights appeal of Canada as destination – March 2, 2013
Moving2Canada features on RTÉ News: Six One in Ireland during the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin. Scroll to 14:43.
Audio
June 11, 2023 | CBC Listen
Cost of Living with Paul Haavardsrud
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, talks with Paul Haavardsrud following news of Ontario dropping the Canadian work experience requirement for professional engineers.
May 4, 2023 | Immigration Nerds Podcast
Founder, and CEO of Moving2Canada and Outpost Recruitment, Ruairi Spillaine, talks with Lauren Clark of the Immigration Nerds Podcast about Canadian immigration.
March 16, 2023 | RTÉ 2 FM
Moving2Canada’s Director of Partnerships, Hugo O’Doherty speaks with Jennifer Zamparelli about helping Irish people move to Canada.
October 17, 2022 | The New to Canada Podcast
Moving2Canada Product Manager, Hugo O’Doherty, chats with Kate Malcolm on the New to Canada podcast. This episode is packed with job hunting tips for newcomers, including how to build a resume that wins interviews and how to add to your starting salary in Canada.
June 29, 2022 | Vancouver | The Jas Johal Show 980 CKNW
Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, speaks with Jas Johal to discuss the quick process for renewing a passport in Ireland compared to Canada’s long wait times.
Dec 11, 2018 | Ireland | Galway Bay FM
Irish people moving to Canada on a Working Holiday – Dec 11, 2018
Moving2Canada Editor Hugo O’Doherty joined Galway Bay FM morning host Keith Finnegan to discuss opportunities for young Irish people in Canada. You can listen to the audio directly below.
July 18, 2018 | British Columbia | CBC Radio
Spike in Irish immigration – July 18, 2018
Irish newcomers are flocking to Vancouver and across BC, but why? Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane was a guest on On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko to answer this very question.
November 4, 2017 | Ireland | Newstalk 106-108 FM and client stations

International Experience Canada 2018 program launch – November 4, 2017
Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, is featured on news bulletins throughout the day on Ireland’s Newstalk 106-108FM, and its client stations across the country. Here’s a sample of some of the coverage.
July 10, 2017 | Ireland | Newstalk 106-108 FM

Is customer service better in Canada than in other countries? – July 10, 2017
Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, joins George Hook on Ireland’s Newstalk 106-108fm to discuss. Listen to the full item below.
July 1, 2013 | Ireland | RTÉ Radio 1
Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1 celebrates Canada Day – July 1, 2013
Moving2Canada features on Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1 in Ireland to celebrate Canada Day 2013. Scroll to 12:35.
Written Word
September 2, 2023 | Canada | Toronto Star
Helping newcomers get the right start in Canada
Scotiabank names Moving2Canada as part of its commitment to support newcomers on their journey to Canada.
May 30, 2023 | Canada | Montreal Gazette
Opinion: I’m fluent in French, so why does Quebec see me as a menace?
An op-ed for the Montreal Gazette by Director of Partnerships, Hugo O’Doherty, on the perceived decline of French in Quebec.
May 1, 2023 | Canada | Scotiabank
Scotiabank partners with Moving2Canada
Scotiabank and Moving2Canada announce partnership in supporting newcomers.
April 25, 2023 | Canada | BCBusiness
Moving2Canada is fast tracking immigration information for newcomers
Founder Ruairi Spillaine talks about Moving2Canada’s goal to democratize basic information for newcomers to Canada.
April 11, 2023 | Canada | The Globe and Mail
Is Simplii’s new instant foreign money transfer product worth a flier?
Hugo O’Doherty, director of partnerships with Moving2Canada, is quoted in this article about a new international money transfer product.
March 30, 2023 | Toronto | Toronto Star
To win the battle for newcomer talent employers need to engage early
In this opinion piece published in the Toronto Star, Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, calls on Canadian employers to engage with newcomers early in the job hunt rather than reactive hiring.
January 16, 2023 | Canada | On-Site Magazine
40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction
Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, was listed among On-Site magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in Canada’s Construction Industry.
October 20, 2022 | Canada | The Globe and Mail
How to address Canada’s talent shortage? Start by encouraging blue-collar migrants
Moving2Canada Founder, Ruairi Spillane, was quoted throughout in this Globe and Mail piece on addressing Canada’s labour shortages through strategic immigration.
July 19, 2020 | Ireland | The Irish Times
So you’re thinking of emigrating? You haven’t a lot of options
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted at length in this Irish Times piece on potential destinations for people to work abroad during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
June 25, 2020 | United States | U.S. News & World Report
What to Know About Moving to Canada
With interest in Canada rising among United States residents, Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, spoke with real estate expert Devon Thorsby about what it takes to make the move north.
December 12, 2019 | United States | The Irish Central
10,700 Canadian working visas available to Irish people for 2020
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Central piece outlining changes for the 2020 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.
June 14, 2019 | Canada | Vancouver Sun
Visiting Irish students struggle to find housing in Vancouver market
The Vancouver Sun covered an orientation event hosted by Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane, at which the subject of housing was a hot topic.
February 17, 2019 | Scotland | The National
With the Brexit bomb ticking, these Scots have looked to Canada
Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this piece that looked at why more Scots are leaving for Canada.
“Scotland has a strong link to Canada and it remains popular with Scots . . . We have a dedicated section on our website because of Brexit. Every time Theresa May goes to Brussels and comes back empty handed it gets more views.”
January 11, 2019 | USA | Washington Post
Trump’s immigration policy has foreign tech talent looking north of the border
Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, lended his expert insight to this Washington Post feature, in which he was quoted.
Noncitizens in the United States “don’t know if they will be able to stay, if their spouse will be able to work, if their kids will have a pathway to citizenship,” he said. In his experience, Canada appeals to people who want stability.
December 16, 2018 | United Kingdom | The Sunday Times
Where should you move to, Norway or Canada?
The Sunday Times interviewed a British worker in Canada who recommended Moving2Canada as a key resource for making the move to Canada.
December 07, 2018 | New York, USA | Irish Central
10,700 Canadian working visas available to Irish people for 2019
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Central piece outlining changes for the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.
December 4, 2018 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Change of scene in 2019? Canada has 10,500 working holiday visas for Irish
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, was quoted in this Irish Times piece outlining changes for the 2019 International Experience Canada (IEC) season.
October 8, 2018 | United States | Mercury News
H-1B: As immigration furor roils Silicon Valley, Canada smooths way for techies
Moving2Canada Editor, Hugo O’Doherty, offered expert insight into why tech workers are leaving Silicon Valley for cities in Canada. “There’s been like an all-out effort for capitalizing on the opportunity,” said O’Doherty. “You’re going to see even more people moving from the Bay Area to Canada in coming months and years.”
August 16, 2018 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Irish in Vancouver divided amid claims of violence and rowdiness – August 16, 2018
“We [Irish people] work hard and play hard. That’s a fact,” says Moving2Canada founder Ruairi Spillane, who was quoted extensively in this article by The Irish Times.
June 26, 2018 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Planning a move to Canada? Here’s everything you need to know – June 26, 2018
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, was heavily quoted in this comprehensive guide for Irish citizens planning a move to Canada. Ruairi’s offers his advice on employment and settlement, based on his 10 years in Canada, as well as the testimony of countless newcomers he has met across Canada over the years.
February 12, 2018 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Canada opens doors to Irish while other countries close theirs
Moving2Canada editor, Hugo O’Doherty, compares the difference in immigration policies in four popular destination countries, and explains how and why Canada is taking a different approach.
December 11, 2017 | Canada | Canadian HR Reporter
Government plan to boost immigration – December 11, 2017
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, tells Canadian HR Reporter that increased immigration targets for 2018 to 2020 means employers should embrace international talent.
November 6, 2017 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Change of scene in 2018? Canada has 10,700 work visas for Irish – November 6, 2017
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, has advice for work permit applicants in The Irish Times as the 2018 International Experience Canada program gets underway.
November 4, 2017 | Ireland | Irish Daily Mirror
Canada’s work permit application program opens for 2018 as thousands of Irish set to apply – November 4, 2017
Our advice on the 2018 International Experience Canada program is shared by the Irish Daily Mirror to its readers.
November 4, 2017 | Ireland | JOE.ie and Her.ie
Great news for Irish people who are looking to work in Canada – November 4, 2017
Moving2Canada was featured in articles by the most popular digital lifestyle brands in Ireland.
Our founder, Ruairi Spillane, has advice for work permit applicants on JOE.ie as the 2018 International Experience Canada program gets underway. Meanwhile, sister website Her.ie explains Moving2Canada’s outline of what to expect from the 2018 program.
July 2, 2017 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Am I eligible for Canadian citizenship under the new rules? – July 2, 2017
Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, writes in The Irish Times to solve a reader’s question about upcoming changes to Canadian citizenship rules.
June 30, 2017 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Canada 150: The Irish who are proud Canadians – June 30, 2017
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, tells The Irish Times why becoming a Canadian citizen is “an immensely proud moment”.
November 7, 2016 | Toronto | Toronto Star
American expats brace for election result after polarizing campaign – November 7, 2016
Moving2Canada editor, Alan Regan, tells the Toronto Star that more Americans than ever are seeking Moving2Canada’s help, as the country prepares to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
May 30, 2016 | Ireland | The Irish Times
How can Irish workers improve their job prospects in Canada? – May 30, 2016
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, writes in The Irish Times about ways workers moving to Canada can improve their career prospects. The article coincided with the launch of our new recruitment agency, Outpost Recruitment.
April 25, 2014 | Ireland | The Irish Times
A moving idea for migrants to Canada – April 25, 2014
Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, gives an in-depth interview to The Irish Times Business Section. Ruairi focuses on why he is passionate about his work, how he grew the idea and employed a co-worker, and what the future may hold for him and the company.
February 12, 2014 | Ireland | Engineers Ireland
How to engineer a new career in Canada – February 12, 2014
Ruairi Spillane writes for the Engineers Journal service by Engineers Ireland, offering advice to engineers who are considering making the move to Canada.
March 27, 2013 | Ireland | The Kerryman
Emigration made easier – March 27, 2013
Ruairi Spillane talks to regional newspaper, The Kerryman, about the Moving2Canada project and the provision of recruitment services to Canadian employers.
March 1, 2013 | Ireland | Silicon Republic
‘Irish engineers are becoming a massive brand in Canada’, says Moving2Canada founder – March 1, 2013
Ireland’s leading tech and business website, Silicon Republic, interviews Ruairi Spillane as Moving2Canada prepares to launch its recruitment agency at the Working Abroad Expo in Dublin, Ireland. Ruairi reflects on the growing number of Irish engineers seeking jobs in Canada.
February 25, 2013 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Moving2Canada to offer recruitment service – February 25, 2013
Ireland’s newspaper of record, The Irish Times, reports on the launch of Moving2Canada’s recruitment agency.
September 30, 2012 | Ireland | The Irish Independent
Emigration ‘at famine levels’ as 200 leave country each day – September 30, 2012
The Irish Independent, Ireland’s top-selling daily newspaper, quotes Moving2Canada founder, Ruairi Spillane, for an article on the record levels of immigration to Canada from Ireland.
September 19, 2012 | Ireland | The Irish Times
Building an Irish Community in Canada – September 19, 2012
Ruairi Spillane writes in The Irish Times as he prepares to expand the Moving2Vancouver website across Canada.
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