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Corrie and Hats
Had to share this with all my Brits in Calgary followers (some have seen on my personal page last week )… but bumped in to these two lads last Sunday, at the Calgary Arts hotel… they were super nice and ‘enjoying’ Calgary/western Canada , doing a tour of ‘questions and answers for Corrie fans and… Read More
Alberta Health Care
Alberta health care insurance plan: When arriving in Alberta one of the first things you should do is apply for the Alberta Health Insurance plan. The Alberta health insurance plan covers most basic health-care services such as doctor visits, xrays, hospital etc. When applying for Alberta health Insurance you need to provide one of… Read More
Income Tax
When you come to Canada you do have to file a yearly income tax return. It is under the Income Tax Act that you file a income tax return for a year in which you have tax payable. Even if you have taxes withheld from your employer or you exceed the amount of tax you… Read More
What To Do In Calgary During Winter
-20c? -30? believe it or not Calgary in the winter can offer some incredible activities for you and your family. Winter is not a season to take lightly and yes it can be very cold and miserable if you are not prepared for the elements. If this is your first time experiencing winter here you… Read More
2014 Immigration Levels
Notice – Supplementary Information to the 2014 immigration levels plan News from Citizenship and Immigration Canada: November 1, 2013 — In 2014, Canada will welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents who will contribute to the Canadian economy. The 2014 Immigration Levels Plan reinforces the Government of Canada’s commitment to jobs and economic growth. By… Read More
Federal skilled workers
Have your education assessed – Federal skilled workers News from Citizenship and Immigration Canada: Starting in May 2013, all people applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) must get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) of their completed foreign educational credentials.If you are only submitting a Canadian educational credential, you do not need to do this. An… Read More
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