“The US is our trading partner, our neighbour, our ally and our friend… and sometimes we’d like to give them such a smack!” – Rick Mercer Because of Canada’s proximity to the United States and its similarities to its neighbor, it ranks number 2 out of the top 10 major destinations for an education abroad. And just like the good…
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How To Communicate In A Global World
Canadians are increasingly part of a global world. Canada itself is a fascinating mix of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity brings a richness that offers opportunities for both occupational and personal growth. It also brings substantial challenges, particularly as it relates to communication. Everything changes when you work with someone from a different culture: how you say hello,…
An Overview Of Toronto
Toronto is the capital of the Province of Ontario. It is Canada’s largest city, and with a population of 2.6 million it is the fifth largest in North America. It is also at the center of the Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated region along the western shores of Lake Ontario which is home to roughly eight million people, or one…
Moving To Canada
There are plenty of sites offering information on how to apply for a Canadian Immigration Visa and many more offering services (paid of course) to help you do it. One of the major issues I had during the immigration process was the actual move itself and what happens when you arrive. I have received plenty of emails through my information…
Our Canadian Immigration Story
After 6 weeks in Canada and the finality that we were no longer on vacation hit with a thud – we weren’t going “home”. I’d served 16 years in the Royal Air Force (RAF), so saying goodbye to a “safe” job seemed surreal. The final Christmas and New Year, the emotional family farewell, even the one way flight – it…
Coupon Shopping Canada Bargains
There are tremendous savings to be realized when you go coupon shopping Canada bargains by rebates, coupons and other form of store discounts that you might find along the way. Coupon shopping Canada bargains might appear on your favorite retailers site in the form of free shipping on all of the items in your shopping carts that meet one low…
Top Ten Travel Destinations Part Ii
National Geographic magazine recently released an updated version of its top travel lists, and the destinations listed all have the advantages of unparalleled scenery, a developed economy geared towards tourists, and the advantages of careful exploitation, tempered by the fact that they are usually adjacent to more popular destinations in terms of volume.. Here are the final five in the…
The Best Natural Wonder Of The World Nagara Falls
Niagara Falls, or les Chutes du Niagara, is probably one of the most well known and visited natural wonders of the world. Located on the border of Canada and the United States, these beautiful waterfalls are on the Niagara River. The Falls actually consist of three separate waterfalls, the first two, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls accessible from the…
Hello From Nova Scotia Part 21 Exploring The Halifax Harbourwalk And Pier 21 Canada S Immigration Museum
My Halifax City Tour, expertly narrated by Allen Mackenzie, a passionate Haligonian in a kilt, had provided me with a great overview of this city, and my visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic had added to my knowledge of Halifax, particularly of its connection to the Titanic and the 1917 Explosion. Still mulling over the historic significance of…
Canadian Drugs
The re-importation of drugs exported to Canada from the United States and drugs manufactured in Canada has recently become extremely popular. The cost of medicine and medical care is constantly on the rise in the United States, due to the high costs of entry to the health care market imposed by the FDA and the American legal system. Medical insurance…