Temporary residents seeking work permits or an extension of their visit in Canada can now apply online, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today (21 Dec 09).
“Extending our online services to more temporary residents will significantly facilitate the application process by providing faster, more accessible and efficient services,” said Minister Kenney.
Forms [...]
The premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan are supported by a majority of people in their respective provinces, a new opinion poll has found. The online survey of a representative national sample of 7,000 Canadians included large sample sizes in nine provinces.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams is the highest-rated provincial head of [...]
If you are thinking of starting a business in Canada, it pays to know the resources available to help get it launched properly. Federal and provincial governments, along with many financial institutions, offer special programs, services and support to help newcomers become successful business owners in Canada.
Dale Sturges, director of multicultural business markets at [...]
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As Canadians of all ages receive gifts this holiday season that will enable them to connect with each other and go online, they need to be smart about protecting their personal information, says Canada’s Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart.
Companies are encouraging young users to become more involved in their toys and gameplay. Where this used [...]
A businessman originally from the United Kingdom has launched a lawsuit against the Nova Scotia government over a failed nominee program that was supposed to pair new immigrants with on-the-job training. The proposed class-action suit was filed Monday on behalf of Peter King, who moved to Halifax from Middlesex in April 2006 after paying $130,500 to [...]
Travel by United States residents to Canada fell 2.6% between September and October to 1.6 million trips. This was the first decline in travel by Americans to Canada in four months. United States travellers made 943,000 overnight trips to Canada in October, down 2.7% from September. Overnight travel by car and plane both declined in October. [...]
WIND Mobile, a subsidiary of Globalive Holdings, marked an historic day for wireless in Canada today by becoming the newest national wireless provider in Canada in over a decade.
As a part of the official launch in Toronto, WIND Mobile unveiled a 20-foot monument as a tribute to the tens of thousands of Canadians whose [...]
The average rental apartment vacancy rate in Canada’s 35 major centres1 increased to 2.8 per cent in October 2009 from 2.2 per cent in October 2008, according to the Rental Market Survey released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
“Demand for rental housing in Canada decreased due to slower growth in youth employment [...]
Online ads selling everything from teeth whiteners to premium text messages made it into the 2009 Top 10 scams listed by the B.C. branch of the Better Business Bureau. The Vancouver-based bureau focused on internet scams this year because they have grown so quickly in number and sophistication.
“The main issue is all about consent,” spokesman [...]
