Why weather is such a hot topic

Credit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:28:58 +0000

Talking about the weather may seem like a mundane thing to do – much less exciting than a conversation about sports or politics – but in Canada, the weather can spark just as much enthusiasm as a winning goal or a close election race.

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Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available

Credit to Author: Stephen Sherman| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:55:14 +0000

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a temporary work permit must be obtained before a foreign national can begin working for a Canadian employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The TFWP allows Canadian employers to address genuine labour shortages that have been corroborated by the federal government. LMIAs confirm that an employer has taken the required […]

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New caregiver pilot programs allow families to come along

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:33:52 +0000

Caregivers will soon have access to two new five-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace the current Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilot programs. The new pilots will allow caregivers to come to Canada together with their family and provide a pathway to permanent residence. Caregivers will also soon […]

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Immigrating to Canada under a provincial nominee program

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:12:16 +0000

Do you already know in which province in Canada you want to live? You can immigrate to Canada under a provincial nominee program (PNP) Although immigration decisions for all provinces and territories (excluding Quebec) are technically made by the federal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provinces have some say over immigration matters. After all, […]

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List of licensing bodies for regulated professions in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:35:02 +0000

Is your profession regulated in Canada? If so, your international education may not be enough to start practising in your field here once you immigrate. Many professions, from health care to teaching to trades are regulated in Canada, meaning you will need to be certified to practise here. Depending on what your international credentials are, […]

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7 ways to prepare for career challenges before you immigrate

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:30:55 +0000

A checklist for skilled immigrants to establish their career before they arrive in Canada Here are seven things to consider when planning for your career transition in Canada. Research the Canadian job market and what industries have a need for employees. Is your industry in demand? Do you have skills you could transfer to one […]

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List of pre-arrival programs for Canadian immigrants

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:19:43 +0000

Got your PR visa in hand? Take advantage of pre-arrival services before you land in Canada Congratulations! Your application to immigrate to Canada has been approved.  Fortunately for immigrants today, there are many pre-arrival services and workshops aimed at helping you get ready for the big move — and with more coming on the horizon. […]

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SUCCESS receives funding to provide pre-arrival services

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:14:21 +0000

Vancouver-based SUCCESS will help more newcomers before they arrive in Canada Pre-arrival settlement services help soon-to-be immigrants understand what they’ll be facing in Canada as new arrivals. The federal government has announced it will give Vancouver-based immigrant services agency SUCCESS  $22.4 million in funding to help deliver these important services. SUCCESS has already been offering […]

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