This is one of those stories that is able to show those small details of everyday life in this country. Many of us come from countries where being a customer is a blessing. A blessing for you that have the opportunity to do business with that establishment. And if you don;t like it, just get [...]
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If you recently moved to Canada and are wondering what the process is for acquiring a boat license, we have provided this quick guide to give you the most important details. The first thing to know is that all Canadian provinces require a boat licence in order to operate a motorized boat. The good news [...]
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A few days ago I received this email from a reader, regarding my latest post about immigration changes: You think that is going to resolve are problems here in Canada . I work with people that have a engineering diploma and Can’t find work . And working lower paid jobs just to survive . O yes [...]
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Denise, a reader of this blog, sent me the link to a Globe and Mail article that I had marked to read but was still procrastinating: Why new Canadians struggle to find jobs. Thank You Denise! It’s an excellent article by Miles Corak, a professor of economics with the Graduate School of Public and International [...]
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As every year, companies ask you to write your performance review. At the same time. you were supposed to focus your efforts following some corporate guidelines. While I was reading a document to prepare my self evaluation document, I realized that there were many things that, as an immigrant, I also needed in my life [...]
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A few weeks ago I told you about InterNations, an international online community for people who live and work abroad. Last night I had the chance for the first time to participate in one of their events and I can assure you it was great!
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Every new year is some kind of redemption: we have the opportunity of a new start and try to make things better. Be better. Let’s try to make this 2012 a new start for all of us. Let’s learn about our past errors. Let’s try to be better persons. Let’s try to give the best [...]