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Where Can an Immigrant Afford a House in Canada?
Do you dream of owning your own home? Is it getting harder and harder with each passing year to imagine living in your own home, as real estate prices continue to soar? And please don’t mention that house prices have recently come down in Vancouver. They’re still way beyond the reach of most of us…
Authentication and Legalization
Use Your Canadian Document in a Foreign Country 1. Which document do you need authenticated? The first step is to figure out what document you need to prove your identity and status in the foreign country. For marriage, it is usually a birth certificate and a divorce certificate (if applicable). Some documents, which have…
Marrying and Sponsoring a Chinese Citizen
Marriage to a Chinese Citizen Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Chinese citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps. The Chinese government imposes strict requirements on foreigners who…
Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry
Express Entry for Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland uses the Express Entry system as a second Skilled Worker Category for immigration to Newfoundland. It is a good immigration program for skilled and experienced applicants who intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. In order to participate in Newfoundland’s Express Entry program, you must have the…
A History of Toronto Immigration
Never mind the archaeological remains of Roman ships found in the harbours of Caracas and Rio de Janeiro. Never mind the Vikings in Labrador and Newfoundland. Never mind that Basque whalers fished in the Gulf of St. Lawrence a couple of centuries before Jacques Cartier planted his cross in the Gaspe. We’ll let the official…
A Brief History of Canadian Immigration
It’s no secret that one of the most important social forces in the development of the United States and Canada has been—and remains—immigration. There’s a common enough saying among Americans, “We are all immigrants,” and it’s a truth which not only holds for most Canadians as well, but indeed, gives a hint as to the…
Canada’s Top Largest Employers by Province
Right now is a good time to start thinking about your future in Canada and where and with what company your next job might be. Yes, mid-to-small sized businesses account for a considerable amount of hiring in normal times, but it may very well be that it turns out the large corporations are the ones…
