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Breaking through job interview bias |
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By Simma Lieberman and Kate Berardo » Wonderful news! You've got a call for a job interview, your first since moving to Canada. You prepare as best you can for the big day. You know your appearance will matter, so you polish your shoes and brush your hair. You realize your interviewer will have your resume in hand, so you've come prepared to explain every minute detail included on it. You've even done practice interviews and prepared your responses to all the trick questions. Are you ready? Not yet.
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10 tips to save on heating bills |
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By Robert Benjamin » Here's a statistic that should jolt you, if you don't know about it already: Canada's already high home heating bills are expected to rise by 50 per cent this winter. |
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Winter driving: A survival guide |
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By Joseph Garrio » Driving in Canada in the winter is very different from any other time of year. Snow, freezing rain, icy roads and whiteout conditions all contribute to making winter driving a thing of dread for a lot of people.
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Citizenship Act changes planned |
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Children adopted by Canadians will get citizenship much faster under a new plan put forward to parliament. In another amendment proposed to the Citizenship Act, those who have been convicted of criminal offences abroad will find it far tougher to obtain Canadian nationality.
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A shining light in Canadian politics |
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You could say Ujjal Dosanjh, federal Health Minister and a political trailblazer, is merely living up to his name. You see, 'ujjal' in Punjabi means 'bright'. Indian-born Dosanjh has had many accomplishments worth talking about, not least becoming the first non-white to lead the New Democratic Party and become Premier of a Canadian province (British Columbia).
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Fall in love with Canada's game |
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By Jay D'Mello » Where I come from, hockey refers to field hockey, the fast-paced game played on grass in almost every country in the world. Speak of hockey in Canada, though, and it's presumed you are referring to ice hockey, a near-religion in this country, and whose speed makes the field version of the sport look like a park stroll by comparison.
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Importing a car into Canada |
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A question many people who are preparing to enter Canada for the first time ask is: Can I import my car into the country? Well, yes, you can, but there are many important aspects to the issue that you should know.
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Daytime running lights: Safety first |
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When importing a car into Canada, one issue you should know about is the use of daytime running lights. This feature, which is mandatory in all vehicles sold in Canada, often sparks debate, especially among those from the US who must modify their cars to meet this requirement.
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From Haiti horror to Ottawa honour |
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From the horrors of Haiti to the Governor General's office in Ottawa, Michaelle Jean has come a long, long way. At 48, Jean became the youngest, not to mention the third woman and first black person to ever assume the duties of the Queen's representative in Canada.
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Why buying is better than renting |
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By Luigi Frascati » There are many good reasons to rent rather than buy a house or apartment when you first arrive in Canada. Once you have found your feet financially though, there are many more good reasons to abandon your life as a tenant and buy a home.
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Finding short-term jobs in Canada |
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By Jessica Shore » One question that often pops up in our email box is: Can I move to Canada as a temporary worker? The answer is yes, but let's warn you that getting in as a temporary worker needs skills, experience, a great deal of perseverance and, yes, luck.
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12 tips to save on auto insurance |
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By Rob Sliver » In a country like Canada, owning a car is almost a
necessity given the long distances people often have to travel. So it's
hardly surprising that the high cost of auto insurance is a cause of
constant, bitter complaint. |
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How to be a smart consumer |
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Shopping for stuff is, for the most part, an enjoyable experience in
Canada. Prices are usually as marked (so you almost never have to
haggle), and most stores have a generous return/exchange policy.
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Freelance your way to riches |
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By Peter Ferrigan » As a newcomer to Canada, you've probably already
discovered it's not easy to find a job right away. This is especially
frustrating if you are in the field of IT or software, and have come
here believing jobs in this sector are easy to find. Well take heart,
there are options you may not have thought of. |
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To rent or buy, that's the question |
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As a new immigrant, sooner rather than later you will be faced with the question: Is it better to rent or buy a home?
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Hard facts about home businesses |
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By Andrew Shim » Everybody dreams about it - having a
leisurely cup of coffee on a lazy morning, enjoying life as your
home-based business continues to bring in the big bucks. Well… I hate
to burst your bubble, but this home-based business thing is HARD WORK,
so before you hang up your tie and high heels, here are a couple of
good and bad things to expect. |
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Mystery shopping can make you money |
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By Elaine Currie » If you enjoy shopping (and let's admit
it, most of us do), there's an excellent way to make - rather than
spend - money. It's called mystery shopping (or secret shopping) and
needs no previous experience, no special knowledge and no expensive
equipment. |
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Summit to tackle credentials issue |
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Canada is moving to address the issue of recognition of foreign
credentials - a long-standing problem that has vexed both immigrants
and employers. |
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Alberta looking for more workers |
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Alberta plans to increase the number of immigrants it takes each year
by 50 per cent, to deal with an expected shortfall of 100,000 workers
over the next decade, according to a television news report. |
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Jobs for newcomers: The results are in |
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Eighty per cent of prime working-age immigrants find at least one job
within their first two years in Canada, a major national study has
found. |
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Long and short of immigration terms |
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CAIPS? CIC? IELTS? If you've just embarked on your quest to emigrate to
Canada, you will probably come up against these terms that everyone
uses, but which make little sense to you. Well, be confused no more,
for we have compiled a glossary of frequently used terms for would-be
immigrants and newcomers to Canada. |
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Decide if Canada is right for you |
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By Archie D'Cruz » Is Canada right for you? The question is simple enough. Finding the right answer, however, is
anything but. Sure, you're interested in making the move to Canada
(you'd hardly be
reading this otherwise!), but how do you decide whether it is the
right step? |
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What makes Canada special |
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By Charles Burgess » Nearly 10 years
ago I immigrated to Canada. I gave up a successful legal practice and
my other business interests to start a new life in Canada. People ask
me all the time why my family and I chose Canada. What makes Canada
unique and special? |
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So you'd like to speak Canadian, eh! |
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Most newcomers to Canada are at least moderately fluent in English. But
speaking English like a Canadian? That is a totally different matter. |
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How to choose an immigration lawyer |
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So you've decided to use the services of an immigration lawyer to put
through your application to move to Canada. Now the question is, how
exactly do you go about finding one who is right for your needs? |
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The truth about racism in Canada |
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By Paul Beddows » Most large Canadian cities have a wide variety of
racial and cultural groups. This is much more noticeable than in most
American cities. In fact, in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, a
higher proportion of the population was born outside of the
country, than is the case in New York, generally considered the most
multicultural city in North America. |
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The immigrant's guide to Vancouver |
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By Paul Beddows » Thinking of moving to Vancouver? Here's a primer
that new immigrants (or anyone new to Vancouver) will find useful. |
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A job plan for the over-50s |
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By Kent Johnson » So you're over 50, have just moved to Canada, and are looking to break
into the job market. Like it or not, you’re going to face a bigger
challenge than most younger immigrants. |
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Vancouver's natural charm |
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By Clint Leung » One of the great things
about living in Canada is that every major city has its own unique
charms. Many people fall in love with Vancouver - second only to
Toronto as the
most popular destination for new immigrants - even before they land.
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Canada's most wanted professionals |
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Engineers, healthcare professionals and tradespeople are the people
most in demand in Canada today, and will continue to be so until at
least 2007, according to a government report. |
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A journey to Nunavut |
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By Clint Leung » There has been some interest among readers of this
website in Nunavut, Canada's newest province. Think you might want to
move here? Let me share my experience of the territory. |
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Fast track your job search |
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Many newcomers to Canada sing a refrain that's heard all too often:
"Why can't I find a job? I've posted my resume at five different job
sites, responded to dozens of newspaper classifieds, and yet... the
best I get is a form letter thanking me for applying." |
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Find a mortgage broker |
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If there's one home-buying tip that can potentially save you thousands
of dollars, it is this: Use the services of an independent mortgage
broker. Their services are free and they will almost always be able to
get you rates below what the banks offer you.
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Everyone falls for Niagara |
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By Clint Leung » Niagara Falls has certainly grown over the last 30
years. When I was a kid, I remember that it was Niagara Falls itself as
the only real attraction here. |
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Visit before you decide |
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By Johnny Mangiante » If you can afford it, it's a good idea to visit
Canada before you decide to go ahead with your immigration application.
At the very least, you are guaranteed a very nice holiday! |
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