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The New Deal for Newcomers
Published March 2005. Miller is still Mayor of Toronto, but elections will be held on October 25, 2010. Ever since Toronto came together as one big city in 1998, politicians have been saying that Toronto needs a "new deal."
Editorial
Newcomers to Canada are, by definition, outside "the system". When we say “system”, we are referring to the socio-cultural structure of the country. The system sets the standards and makes the rules that govern our society. Canadian society…
Adapting: When in Canada, Do as the Canadians Do… Volunteer!
Sure I like to help out. But volunteer for an event and commit to it from beginning to end? Not exactly my thing… after all, I am busy working, writing and taking care of two children and a husband!
Buying a Home – a Valuable Investment
Alison Strimas is Vice President (Retail Lending Services) Philip Moniz is Senior Manager (Retail Lending Services) at Scotiabank As in most countries, owning your own property is a valuable investment -in Canada the real estate market has…
Adapting: What’s Your Name Again?
One day last month a memo came from Human Resources: “Your employee, Chung Ming Min, needs to complete this form...” No problem... with one exception – who was Chung Ming Min? There were several employees in my division with the last name…
Immigrating: Nominee Program Wooing Newcomers in Nova Scotia
By Robin Arthur Robin Arthur is editor of Touch BASE - a monthly news tabloid for newcomers to the Maritimes and global-minded Canadians. Robin also writes a weekly column on Newcomers in the Daily News and has done several books on the…
Bring Your Family to Your New Home
Shortly after becoming permanent residents of Canada, our clients turn their attention to the issue of family sponsorships. Whether it be for elderly parents who are now alone in their country of nationality, or younger siblings who are…
Housing: The Three Rules of Real Estate
How far away are you from your dream of owning your own home? The answer to that question depends on many things, the most important ones being your household income, your savings, what kind of house you need or want and what part of Canada…
Canadian Lifestyles – Winter for Newcomers
Canada is glorious during the summer but winters here are absolutely beautiful and can be easily enjoyed once you are prepared for the weather. I am an 'island girl' and the thought of spending one hour in the cold is penance for me so…
Newcomers: We Struggle Now, For A Better Future!
by Teenaz Javat I was 27 years old when I came to Canada with my husband and 8 month-old- daughter. Ten years later with two kids in elementary school, I decided to get back into the world of paid labour. In those ten years I became an…