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闲谈Canada | Chitchat Canada
by 闲谈Canada
两个90后女生通过自己的海外经历和大家畅谈来加拿大的趣事。希望以不同的视角为大家提供在海外学习、工作、生活、以及移民的参考！欢迎加入我们一起畅聊天下事！Are you a new student/worker/immigrant in Canada? Are you someone interested in immigrating to Canada but wish you could chat with someone about it first? Are you just looking for a friend to chat with? Join us at 闲谈Canada to learn about life in Canada as a first-generation immigrant!
Episodes
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Chitchat Career: Is Becoming a Chef in Canada Worth It?| 闲话职场：在加拿大当厨师值得么？
What does it really take to build a career as a chef in Canada—and is it actually worth it? In this episode, Ryan draws on nine years of experience in the food industry to share what life is really like behind the scenes of a professional kitchen. From culinary training, qualifications, and...
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The Rental Game | 租房那些事
In this episode, we look at renting from both the landlord’s and tenant’s perspectives. We chat about everything from finding a place and signing the lease to moving in, sharing our experiences, common challenges, and practical tips to make the rental process smoother for everyone....
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Chitchat Q&A: The Relationship Questions Everyone Asks | 闲谈解惑: 那些你一直想问的感情问题
Ever since Yueyue got married, relationship questions have been popping up in almost every conversation we have. So for today's episode, we're tackling some of those hot topics and sharing our perspectives as a newlywed and a new mom building our lives in Canada....
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Psychotherapy Isn’t Just for Problems | 心理咨询 ≠ “有病”
In this episode, we talk about a commonly misunderstood topic — therapy. We hope to break the idea that therapy is only for when something is “wrong.” Instead, it can be like having a family doctor — a support that anyone can benefit from to better understand themselves and navigate life. Hope…
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Pregnancy and Childbirth in Canada ｜在加拿大怀孕生娃初体验
In this episode, we want to chat about pregnancy in Canada and the first month of becoming a new mom. From navigating the healthcare system to everyday experiences with a newborn, we share some honest moments and reflections while adjusting to this new role. Nothing dramatic—just real stories and...
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Doing Pottery in Canada: When a Hobby Becomes a Side Hustle | 加拿大做陶艺：当兴趣变成了副业
Are you someone with a wide range of hobbies and talents? Have you ever considered turning one of those passions into a side hustle to earn extra income and keep up with rising expenses? In this episode, we’re joined by April, who shares how she transformed her love for pottery—from a simple...
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Toronto vs Vancouver: Which City Wins? | 多伦多 vs 温哥华：哪个城市更适合你？
In this episode, we compare Toronto and Vancouver across cost of living, housing prices, career opportunities, lifestyle, transportation, and overall quality of life. Our guest has lived in both cities and shares firsthand insights on what it’s really like to build a life in each place.Is Toronto...
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How can you tell if someone grew up overseas | 如何看出一个人在海外长大与否
Ever feel like you can sometimes tell whether someone grew up overseas just from their appearance, vibe, or the way they talk? What gives it away? In this episode, we dive into how growing up at home versus abroad can shape a person in subtle and not-so-subtle ways—from outward presence and...
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What Is Pregnancy Like in Canada? | 在加拿大怀孕是种什么体验？
If you listened to our last episode, you already know the news — Mengmeng is pregnant! So in this episode, we decided to follow that thread and talk about what pregnancy is actually like in Canada. From prenatal care and routine checkups, to the differences between Chinese and Western…
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2026 some good news, some new year resolutions | 2026 的好消息和新年计划
New year, new beginnings! In the first episode of 2026, we’re back with our annual New Year resolutions episode. 2025 was an especially meaningful year for both of us, and in this episode we’ll also be sharing some exciting good news. We hope to kick off the new year together with you, set fresh...
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Almost Deported as an Undocumented Worker | 差点被当非法移民驱逐
This episode is a real nail-biter. Our guest shares her recent experience of almost being deported by ICE due to changes in U.S. immigration policy. From the sudden shock, to scrambling for a lawyer, untangling visa issues, and finally a dramatic turnaround—she managed to regain her H-1B work…
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Year-End Rant Session | 年终吐槽大会
As the year draws to a close, have you had your year-end review yet? Did the results meet your expectations? With the ongoing economic downturn, many of us have plenty to say about the stress and frustration we’ve faced at work. Join us—whether you’ve had a tough year yourself or enjoyed a great...
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Chitchat Career: What is like being a beauty pageant in Canada? [ENG]| 闲谈职场：在加拿大当选美小姐是什么样的感觉？
Have you ever thought about joining a beauty pageant? Do you really have to be stunningly attractive to qualify? And what does it actually mean to compete in — or even win — a pageant? In this episode, Irina joins us to share her journey of applying for Miss Canada, taking part in the…
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No Theme, Just Life Talks [ENG] | 没有主题的一期，却聊出了人生
The perfect guest for our Chitchat Canada has finally arrived! We covered everything from immigration and career changes to nomadic living and life mindset. It’s a real mix of topics — work, growth, and personal reflections — but we promise there’s something in here for everyone to connect with....
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Expressing gratitude during Thanksgiving | 在感恩节表达感谢
How did you celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving this year? Did you enjoy quality time with loved ones or take a moment to reflect on what you're grateful for? In this episode, we explore the unique differences between Canadian and American Thanksgiving and share some of the things we’re most thankful...
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Chitchat Q&A: The Study Aboard Anxiety Checklist | 闲谈解惑：留学焦虑清单
Starting school in a new country can feel overwhelming.Worried your spoken English isn’t good enough?Afraid of cultural differences or not fitting in?What if you encounter racism?Living alone, feeling homesick, struggling with study pressure and time management...In this episode, we break down...
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Chitchat Career: Networking | 闲谈职场：建立人脉
Networking has been a recurring theme throughout many of our Chitchat Career episodes. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the topic—exploring when to network, how to make the most of networking opportunities, effective strategies for coffee chats, and tips on self-promotion. If you've…
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Where do I truly belong? | 哪里才是我的家？
After years of living in different cities, we often get asked: “Where do you feel you belong?”In this episode, we talk about life away from home, questions of identity, and the tug-of-war between cultures.Does belonging come from a passport, a familiar accent, or a deeper connection within?And…
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Chitchat Career: The perfect job that suits campus life lovers [ENG] | 闲话职场: 最适合热爱校园生活的工作
Did you love your college campus life so much that you wish you could stay on campus—even after graduation—but not necessarily as a professor? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Isabel Peng, who shares her journey working in Student Affairs at Caltech University in Los Angeles. Student Affairs…
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Chitchat Career: How to Navigate a Career Switch | 闲话职场：如何顺利转行
Are you also thinking about changing your career direction but don't know where to start? Today, we've invited Jill to share her insights with us. With a background in quantitative studies, Jill has made three major career transitions over her seven-year professional journey — moving from risk...
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Chitchat Career: Do lawyers make big bucks in Canada? [ENG] | 闲谈职场： 在加拿大当律师赚钱多吗？
Lawyers are often perceived as having a prestigious, stable, and potentially lucrative career, especially by Asian parents. One may wonder whether being a lawyer in Canada is exactly like what is portrayed in Suits. In this episode, we will unveil some of that mystery by having Fiona, a guest who...
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Chitchat Career: From Financial Advisor to College Prof to ?? (For those feeling lost) | 闲话职场：From 理财规划师 to 大学讲师 to ?? (献给迷茫的你）
What are the prospects of switching from an industry role to teaching? What should you do when reality doesn’t match your career plans? In this episode, we invite Qiao to share her personal story. As a seasoned financial advisor, she not only offers practical tips and valuable insights, but also...
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Teaching Chinese in Canada? | 在加拿大教中文？
Has anyone who wish to move to Canada thought about teaching Chinese here? There is a lot more demand for Chinese schools than we expected. In this episode we have one of the founders of Toronto Chinese Academy- Mr. Huang as our guest! Mr. Huang will be chatting about why they started the Chinese...
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Chitchat Career: Do you want to be a university professor? | 闲话职场：你想当大学老师么？
Being a teacher has always been a respected profession. But what is life really like for someone who becomes a teacher? In this episode, we’ve invited a friend who teaches at a university in Hong Kong to join us and share what inspired her to pursue a career in teaching, as well as what her life…
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Why do people like to switch between languages when they talk? | 为什么有人喜欢中英夹杂地说话？
Why do people switch between two or multiple languages in a single conversation? In this episode we dive deep into the phenomenon of code-switching. 为什么有人会在一段对话中在不同语言中转换（我们常见的是中英夹杂）在这一期中我们就深入聊聊语码转换这个现象。
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Ten years in Toronto - both the city and I are changed | 十年多伦多，一起变的，不止是城市
Almost ten years ago, we arrived in Toronto as a newcomer — everything felt unfamiliar. Now, the city has changed, and so have we. In this episode, we are sharing the visible and invisible changes we’ve witnessed, and how, without realizing it, this city has become a part of us....
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Chitchat Q&A: Workplace Gaslighting | 闲谈解惑：职场PUA
Welcome to Chitchat Q&A episode 2! In this episode we chat about all these times when we were gaslighted unknowingly at work either by our boss or our coworkers. We will be discussing how we can identify these situations and ways to counter them. 欢迎大家来到闲谈解惑第二期！这一期我们聊聊那些我们被老板或同事职场PUA...
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Nomad Life: From Toronto to Hong Kong | 游牧生活：From 多伦多 to 香港
In this episode, we invited Claire, who has lived and worked in both Toronto and Hong Kong, to share her feelings about the two cities. If you're considering working in a new city but don't want to stay in North America, perhaps Hong Kong is also a good option. We hope this episode helps you…
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Chitchat Q&A: Find the perfect job or Find A job first? | 闲谈解惑：寻找那个完美的工作还是先找到一个工作？
Due to the current challenging economic environment, it is getting increasingly difficult for people, especially new graduates, to find a job. Recently we got asked very often whether to wait and find that perfect job or to compromise and just find A job first. In this episode, we discuss about…
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Chitchat Career: Real Estate Finance | 闲话职场：小众的地产金融专业
In this episode, we have invited Alice, the host of 地产干货铺, to chat with us about the real estate finance field. If you're thinking about switching careers or are unsure about which major to choose, maybe you can consider the real estate industry as well. Hope you'll gain some new insights after...
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Is there office politics in Canada? | 加拿大也有职场政治么?
In our podcast, often times, we chat about how we communicate and negotiate with people we work with and our bosses to achieve what we want in our career in a very positive manner. However, recently with the economic downturn, poor performance of businesses overall, a lot of people may have also...
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Working Back in China | 回国工作科普篇
Have you ever thought about returning to work in China after studying or working abroad? In this episode, we’ve invited an HR professional Jiejie with years of experience working in China to share important tips for job hunting, as well as the various benefits of working in China!...
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Maternity leave in Canada [ENG]| 在加拿大休产假
Have you ever wondered what it is like to go on maternity leave in Canada? In this episode we have our friend Angela sharing her experience having her first baby as a working professional. Please join us and learn about all the highs and the lows, the fun and the stress that she experienced, as...
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New Year Resolution | 新年计划
Two weeks have already passed in 2025. How is everyone’s New Year plan coming along? This year, we’ve used a narrative approach to write a story for our 2025. What is the theme of your story this year? Let’s work together to set our New Year goals!...
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Looking back on 2024| 2024 回顾
As we are approaching the end of 2024, we looked back on the year and chatted about our own personal growth and the growth of Chitchat Canada. Thank you all for sticking with us in the past year and we hope to chat about more interesting topics with you in the new year! 2024...
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Chitchat Career: Negotiate with your manager at Year-end Review | 闲谈职场：在年终总结和老板谈判
Can't believe it's December already! Have you had your year-end review with your manager yet? In this episode, we chat about what our year-end reviews look like, and how we negotiate on raises, promotions and job switches during those precious conversations....
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Nomad life: From China to South America to Canada | 游牧生活：From 中国 to 南美 to 加拿大
Were you ever curious about what it would be like to go to high school in South America? Have you ever thought of growing up living in various cities in the works and experiencing a real Nomad life with your family? In this episode, we have Betty sharing her nomad experience growing up in China,...
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Year-End Burnout | 年终焦虑&倦怠
接近年末随着所有的deadline都越来越近，大量的工作也随之而来，压力盖顶。很多人在无比强压之下都出现了或多或少的burnout （工作倦怠），所以这一期我们就聊一聊我们自身burnout的经历以及化解的方式。 As we are approaching year-end, a lot of us are faced with multiple deadlines coming up, along with that, immense amount of work stress. Burnout becomes a lot more common given the pressure…
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Better to come to Canada during High school ? | 高中来加拿大是更好的选择么?
Students or parents who wish to send their kids abroad are believed to often struggle with the decision on whether to study abroad from high school or university. In this episode, we have invited our friends who are also cohosts of the podcast 加拿大观察局 to chat about their high school experience as...
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Is Toronto Still Safe? | 多伦多还安全么？
Yueyue lost her phone for the first time ever right in Toronto! While she was shocked, she was even more concerned about the safety in the city. In this episode, she shares her experience with everyone, hoping it serves as a cautionary tale to protect your personal belongings. She also threw in a...
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9-5ers that are also podcasters in Canada | 在加拿大搞博客的打工人
How do we juggle our full time jobs and a side hustle at the same time living in Canada? In this episode, we have our fellow podcasters Calvin and Flora from Work without Borders joining us to chat about all the fun and struggles we had creating our podcasts. "Work without Borders" is a...
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Which part of Canada is more suitable for living: East or West? | 东西海岸哪里更适合生活？
In this episode, we’ll be exploring our perspectives on the East and West Coast, particularly after our experience living in Toronto and Vancouver. Do you feel the same way? We’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment and join the discussion with us!...
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Chitchat Career: Talking to May about life as a social service worker for homeless people | 闲话职场：和May聊聊做社工与流浪汉打交道的那些事
May became a social service worker after graduating with a psychology major. In this episode, she shares her journey of how she became a social service worker, her experience with homeless people, and the impact this job has on her values and future aspirations....
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Chitchat Immigration: Immigration policy changes lately | 闲话移民：听移民律师谈谈移民政策的变化
There has been some recent changes in immigration policy in Canada that made immigration increasingly difficult, many international students who are recent college graduates have decided to go back to their home countries. In this episode, we invited the immigration lawyer Brian to chat about the...
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What's happening with the Toronto housing market lately? (Part 2) | 近期多伦多房市将何去何从? (下）
In the past few years, interest rates and the housing market have both been very volatile largely due to COVID. In the current environment of continued declining interest rates, many of us are uncertain about what to do regarding buying a house. In this episode, we invited Sherri to chat more…
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What's happening with the Toronto housing market lately? (Part 1) | 近期多伦多房市将何去何从? (上）
In the past few years, interest rates and the housing market have both been very volatile largely due to COVID. In the current environment of continued declining interest rates, many of us are uncertain about what to do regarding buying a house. In this episode, we invited our real estate agent...
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Is it really that chill in Canada? | 在加拿大真的可以躺平么？
Living in Canada is often considered chill and relaxing and that there is generally not a lot of stress in life. You can live a great life without trying too hard in Canada. Is this really true? In this episode, we chat about the different stressors we experience living in Canada and share some...
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Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! In this episode, we'll chat about the origins of this national holiday and the various celebration activities. Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend! Summer is officially here, so enjoy it to the fullest! Happy Canada Day！这期我们聊聊这个国庆节的由来和各种庆祝活动。祝大家长周末快乐！夏日正式开启，尽情享受吧！
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游牧生活：From 硅谷 to 多伦多｜Nomad Life: From the Silicon Valley to Toronto
在美国的你是否为身份发愁呢？在加拿大的你是否为赚的少而苦恼呢？如何权衡取舍… 这期我们请来了一个刚从硅谷搬来多伦多的朋友。听听他眼中的硅谷vs多伦多。希望给正在纠结去美国还是留在加拿大的你一些启发！ Are you currently living in the US and worried about your status all the time? Are you currently living in Canada and frustrated with the lower earnings compared to your US counterparts? How do you...
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欧洲更适合旅居？| Is Europe more suitable for working nomads?
萌萌刚刚结束了长达3周的欧洲假期，感悟颇多。这一期萌萌便和大家分享一下她这次欧洲行的行程安排，申根签证的注意事项，她对欧洲各个国家的感受和趣闻以及她对于搬到欧洲生活的看法。 Meng just came back from her 3-week long Europe trip! In this episode she will be sharing her experience in Europe including her itinerary, visa application process, her versions of expectation vs reality and...
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两个90后女生通过自己的海外经历和大家畅谈来加拿大的趣事。希望以不同的视角为大家提供在海外学习、工作、生活、以及移民的参考！欢迎加入我们一起畅聊天下事！Are you a new student/worker/immigrant in Canada? Are you someone interested in immigrating to Canada but wish you could chat with someone about it first? Are you just looking for a friend to chat with? Join us at 闲谈Canada to learn about life in Canada as a first-generation immigrant!
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两个90后女生通过自己的海外经历和大家畅谈来加拿大的趣事。希望以不同的视角为大家提供在海外学习、工作、生活、以及移民的参考！欢迎加入我们一起畅聊天下事！Are you a new student/worker/immigrant in Canada? Are you someone interested in immigrating to Canada but wish you could chat with someone about it first? Are you just looking for a friend to chat with? Join us at 闲谈Canada...
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