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We decided to share some of our wisdom gleaned from our initial years in Canada on the working holiday permits
Thinking about moving to Canada on the IEC (International Experience Canada) Working Holiday program? Hear real stories from Moving2Canada’s Rebecca (UK) and Steph (Australia) about how they made the leap to Canada, built new lives, and even started their path to permanent residency.
What You Will Learn From This Video:
- Why we chose to live where we live.
- How we made friends on the IEC permit.
- Tips for becoming a PR after an IEC permit.
- Our top tips for people who come to Canada on IEC.
IEC Working Holiday in Canada
Real Stories, Tips & PR Pathways
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About the author
Rebecca Major
She/Her
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Rebecca Major is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R511564) with over 15 years of Canadian Immigration experience, gained after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in the UK. She specializes in Canadian immigration at Moving2Canada.
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Major, Rebecca.
"IEC Experiences: Tips from the Moving2Canada Team- September 2025."
Moving2Canada.
Last modified September 10, 2025.
https://moving2canada.com/news-and-features/features/immigration/iec/iec-experiences-tips-from-the-moving2canada-team-september-2025/.
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