What Does it Mean to be Canadian?
The question “What does it mean to be Canadian” is one that this country’s greatest leaders, thinkers and writers have wrestled with...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Interesting Facts About Canada
1. Canada spans 9,984,70 square kilometres and comprises 6 time zones. 2. Canada is home to the longest street in the world. Yonge Street...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 11 min
Manitoba Farming
The main agricultural area is triangular, and runs along the American border to the south, and 230 miles north along the Saskatchewan...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
When moving to Canada, it is important to know what rights you have on arrival and throughout your stay. The Canadian Charter of Rights...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Taxation
Under Canada’s decentralized federal system, taxes are levied at multiple levels. Income taxes are collected by both the federal and...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Driving Licenses
Many of the tests or examinations you have completed in your home country may not be valid in Canada, or will require paperwork in order...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Smoking
It is illegal to smoke in public places, such as restaurants, stores, offices, hospitals and other places of employment. This also...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
The Job Hunt
Researching, looking for and applying for jobs in Canada can be a lengthy process — perhaps much longer than that to which you are...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Tipping
In some countries around the world, workers in the service and hospitality sectors earn a guaranteed livable wage with additional...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Diversity
Multiculturalism is part of the Canadian ethos, and central to national policy. Of our Members of Parliament, 41 of these elected...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Weather
Unless you’re living on the coast of the western Province of British Columbia, (or to a lesser extent, southern parts of the Province of...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
Retirement Pension
Canadian residents enjoy a variety of options when it comes to financing retirement. These options come as: · Federally financed plans ·...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Canada's Education System
Moving to Canada with children means you will want and need to understand Canada’s education system. Canadian school systems may be quite...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Health Care in Canada
All Canadian Citizens and permanent residents are eligible for health insurance in Canada. Canada’s health insurance system is set up to...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
The Cost of Living In Canada
Canadian housing is particularly cheap compared with other developed nations. The average house price in Canada is around seven times the...
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Martie Kruger
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
Life In Canada
For several years now, Canada has been accepting about a quarter of a million new permanent Residents each year. For people with skills,...
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