It is only a few weeks since the Global Talent Stream was launched, and already employers in Canada’s IT/tech sector are noticing how the new initiative may help their business grow. Companies and workers alike are attracted by the two-week work permit processing standard, which allows positions to be filled quickly. In turn, this feature […]
From coast to coast, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continue to allow workers, graduates, entrepreneurs, and their families with a pathway to Canada. The first half of the summer has seen plenty of activity, particularly from Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta. Through the PNPs, Canadian provinces can nominate individuals for immigration to […]
On the second day of June in the year 2011, a WestJet airplane began its descent to Calgary, oblivious that a worried immigrant onboard (me) was looking at the landscape below warily. An immigrant who had left behind a well-paying job, her home, her family and everything behind just because she had chosen to make […]
Read moreWe’ve all felt the emotional highs and lows that come with job hunting. If you are new to the country, those emotions of excitement and angst may intensify as you search for a job in an unfamiliar market. Deciding to move to a new country is a major decision. Taking steps to build your network […]
Read moreImmigrant children do well in Canada, so it’s no surprise that Reetu Gupta, chief operating officer of the Easton’s Group and the Gupta Group, has been honoured by Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 as an outstanding young achiever in Canadian business. “This is one Canada’s most prestigious awards for young business leaders and I […]
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Read moreYou won’t want to miss out on any of the action at this year’s 7th annual #BollywoodMonster Mashup, the largest South Asian Festival in Canada! After a smashing #BollywoodMashup Does Brampton event last weekend, here’s a full lineup of what’s still coming up. #BollywoodMonster VIP and Media Cocktail Reception C Banquets, Mississauga Thursday, […]
Read moreBefore any immigrants landed on this land we call Canada, there was an immemorial history of Indigenous Peoples who called it home. Help celebrate today’s Aboriginal youth by tuning into the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Broadcast on CBC this week, don’t miss the summer’s most spectacular events of Indigenous sport and culture! […]
Read moreNeed some inspiration for activities to do with the family in the summer? Here is a list of 25 ideas that are free or cheap for any family to try. Outdoor fun for kids Go for a nature walk or hike on trails. Make it more fun with nature scavenger hunts and other games. But […]
Read moreIn my previous writing on the gig economy, I introduced the concept of the “gig economy” as the increase in freelance, contract and project jobs that is signaling a change on how we see our careers, work, the job-search process and employer/employee relationships. The gig economy can be a story of horror or a story […]
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