by John Marco | Aug 3, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
If you have kids, then you are entitled to receive several benefits from the government. The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) and Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). You need to fill up several forms for this including: Form RC66 (Canad Child Tax Benefit...
by John Marco | Aug 2, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is an important document that you must get immediately upon your landing. This nine digit number is needed when you apply for work and receive benefit and services from the government. You may get your SIN from a Service Canada Center...
by John Marco | Jul 4, 2011 | Canada, Federal Skilled Worker
The new rule for FSW has been released. The criteria is similar to the June 26, 2011 rule with one big exception, the FSW cap. Whereas before, the limit is 20,000 or 1,000 for each skill, the new rule has been more stringent limiting the cap to 10,000 and 500 for each...
by John Marco | Jun 27, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
Make sure that the front door locks properly Check if the kitchen has a sink, counter, shelves or cupboards, refrigerator, stove and lights Turn on the stove burners and oven Open the refrigerator and freezer to make sure they work properly Turn on the tap to make...
by John Marco | Jun 8, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
French Immersion Programs across all the Provinces to encourage billingualism in Cnada. It is an educational program for children whose first language is not French. Early immersion programs begin in Kindergarten or Grade 1 Middle immersion progrmas start middway...
by John Marco | Jun 7, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
The Permanent Resident (PR) Card is an identification card which serves as proof of your status as permanent resident in Canada. This ID is required when you seek to re-enter Canada via commercial carrier. The PR card is issued as part of the immigration process....
by John Marco | Jun 7, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
Canada has ten listed public holidays: New Year’s Day – First Day of the Calendar Year Good Friday – Varies from year to year depending on the Vatican’s Calendar Easter Monday – Varies from year to year depending on the Vatican’s Calendar Victoria Day – The...
by John Marco | May 31, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
The Early childhood learning are covered by child care centres, family day cares, pre-schools, nursery schools, montessori, kindergartens and before and after-school care centres. The average monthly cost for this type of schooling varies from as low as CAD 205 to as...
by John Marco | May 30, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
Most of the provinces cover you and your dependents immediately upon your application for the health card. The following provinces have a three month waiting period: British Columbia Ontario Quebec New...
by John Marco | May 26, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
No. The health card is hinge for your use in the province where you live. If you are going to another province, you may use your health insurance card in case of an emergency and within a three month period. If you decide to move permanently to another province, you...
