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Sticker shock in Canada

Fresh from a tax-free life in Dubai, from a comfort zone where what you see on the price tag is what you pay, our first few shopping expeditions in Canada were scenes of much confusion. Like everyone else on the planet, we were, of course, aware of taxes, just not in the habit of paying them at every transaction! I was introduced to weekly specials by a neighbour in the condo building we first...

Posted: Feb 1, 2012


Ontario seeks input from newcomers, small businesses

Ontario is looking to make it easier for more companies to do business with the province. This month, the province will launch consultations with business associations and trade organizations to learn what processes work well and which ones need to be improved. Ontario will invite chamber of commerce representatives from across the province, including representatives from dozens of multi-ethnic...

Posted: Feb 1, 2012


Show him the money!

Like many newcomers to Canada, we came from a cash society. We paid with cash for purchases and when we wanted something that was a little beyond our means, we saved the money to be able to buy it. Buying on credit was a strict no-no. Though, like practically everyone else now, we did have credit cards, we never used them! We landed in Canada and asked the cabbie to take us to the...

Posted: Jan 3, 2012


Canada will invest $2816 for every new immigrant this year

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced allocations for federal funding of settlement services in all provinces and territories outside Quebec for the 2012-13 fiscal year. “The Government of Canada wants newcomers to integrate into Canada. That is why we have tripled settlement funding since 2005-06,” said Minister Kenney. “We are committed to...

Posted: Jan 3, 2012


FRESH OFF THE PLANE: Eidi for Christmas!

We had landed in Canada on a hot summer evening and were astounded at the changes in the landscape we witnessed with the changing seasons. Hot, sultry days gave way to cool, crisp air and the golds, reds and yellows of fall – something we had, until then, only seen in paintings! Then the bare trees signalled the advent of colder weather and sure enough, soon it was colder than I had ever...

Posted: Dec 1, 2011


Bringing the world’s best and brightest to Canada
Posted: Dec 1, 2011


FRESH OFF THE PLANE: Feeling at home at the public library
Posted: Nov 2, 2011


South Asian faces in Canadian elections
Posted: Nov 2, 2011


Newcomer caught in time warp
Posted: Oct 6, 2011


Pilot project attracts more working families to British Columbia
Posted: Oct 6, 2011


FRESH OFF THE PLANE: Checking out Mrs Agha
Posted: Aug 31, 2011


More international doctors are choosing Ontario
Posted: Aug 31, 2011


FRESH OFF THE PLANE: Washroom, bathroom, same difference
Posted: Aug 5, 2011


New Canadians welcomed at special Canada Day citizenship ceremony
Posted: Aug 5, 2011


The day my neighbour led me up the garden path
Posted: Jul 1, 2011


New research report finds more visible minorities in leadership positions
Posted: Jul 1, 2011


Birthday parties, Canadian-style
Posted: Jun 2, 2011


In 2010, Canada welcomed the most immigrants in 50 years
Posted: Jun 2, 2011


How I embarrassed myself!
Posted: Apr 30, 2011


Why Canada is celebrating the Year of India in 2011
Posted: Mar 31, 2011


The stamp of a newcomer
Posted: Mar 31, 2011


The day I mistook a neighbour for househelp
Posted: Mar 4, 2011


Cricket has a long history in Canada
Posted: Mar 4, 2011


The day my dad called 911...for India!
Posted: Jan 6, 2011


Warming Up To Canada
Posted: Dec 4, 2010


Twelve outstanding Canadians receive Citizenship Award
Posted: Nov 14, 2010


I now wear a poppy with pride but there was a time I was not aware of its significance
Posted: Nov 14, 2010


Almost half of all newcomers to Canada choose to settle in Toronto
Posted: Nov 14, 2010


The friendly customs officer took a load off my mind
Posted: Oct 16, 2010


New immigrants contribute to the changing face of Canada
Posted: Oct 16, 2010


New rules to strengthen Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Posted: Sep 3, 2010


Who was that stranger on the cold, dark night?
Posted: Sep 3, 2010


I grabbed our valuables and ran
Posted: Aug 6, 2010


Study reveals new Canadians at higher risk of drowning
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Adults with newly diagnosed diabetes at risk of liver disease
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Life expectancy in Canada
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Weight and children with developmental coordination disorder
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


How to reduce the risk of food borne diseases
Posted: Jul 25, 2010


Career change spells success
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


Scotiabank’s StartRight programs helps newcomers feel at home
Posted: Jul 2, 2010


I felt we were home
Posted: Jul 1, 2010


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