New immigrants to Canada can count on a number of programs to help them to find their first job here. “Immigrants alone do not have all the tools to market themselves. The requirements are different even according to the sector or the…

Guidy Mamann practices law in Toronto at Mamann & Associates and is certified by the Ontario Law Society as an immigration specialist. Reach him at 416-862-0000. Confidential e-mails may be directed to Mr. Mamann at…

If you are an international student, you may already know about the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through your post-secondary educational institution. If you are a temporary foreign worker, you may not know that you, too, could be…

by Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA In Real Estate the three most important things are location, location and location; in tax preparation the three most important things are organization, organization and organization.

by Michael L. Crawford, BA(Hons), CMA In past articles in this magazine I have touched upon the disability tax credit in terms of its value and transferability. In this issue I will talk about the specifics of what the disability tax credit…

By Alison Strimas and Philip Moniz 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…

If you are looking to gain employment in the Canadian life sciences sector, the Certificate in Life Science Enterprise Management may be a fit for you. This certificate is designed for individuals with a background in the field of sciences…

by William Bedford When Paul Henderson scored the winning goal in the first Canada-Russia hockey series, the whole country went on a high the like of which no drug could induce. Only a hockey game, it seems, can get Canadians en mass to…

Whenever I hear other moms enthusiastically talk about their children’s hockey practice and how they are raising future NHL stars, I always fall dead silent. I just can’t bring myself to tell them that I absolutely hate that sport and will…

by Gilda Spitz Are you planning to buy your first house or condo in Canada? Do you need to protect your family’s future by setting up your will? Are you in some legal trouble and need help? For situations like these, you need to talk to a…