International Education Recognized in Canada

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International educational
assessment services in Canada


Even if you have many years of experience, you do not automatically
have the right to practise your trade or profession in Canada. In most
cases, you will need to have your credentials assessed to see whether
you need more training, education or Canadian work experience before
being qualified to practise. You may wish to get your credentials
evaluated before you leave for Canada. The following organizations can
tell you how to get your credentials assessed:


The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials Web site
(www.cicic.ca) has information on academic and occupational credentials
for all of Canada and lists nearly 150 professions and trades, in
alphabetical order. When you click on your profession or trade, you
will find a link to the address and telephone number of the
professional or trade association, the addresses and telephone numbers
of provincial evaluation services and regulatory agencies, and labour
market information (for example, whether there is a demand for people
with your particular trade or profession). You will also be able to
find out whether your profession or trade is regulated.


The Centre does not grant equivalencies or assess credentials. It gives
advice and refers newcomers to sources of help. To contact the Centre
by mail, write to:


Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
95 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1N6
Telephone: 1 (416) 962-9725
Fax: 1 (416) 962-2800
E-mail: i...@cicic.ca
URL: www.cicic.ca

Regulated Immigration Employment in Canada

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Employment in regulated
professions and trades


In Canada, about 20 percent of jobs are regulated by the government to
protect public health and safety. For example, nurses, doctors,
engineers, teachers and electricians all work in regulated professions.
People who want to work in regulated jobs need to get a licence from
the regulatory body in the province in which they live. If you want to
know more about how to enter a particular profession or trade in a
particular province, you should contact the provincial regulatory body
for that job. The professions are self-regulating and they administer
the provincial laws that apply to their profession. Rules for entering
professions also differ from province to province. (For more
information, visit www.cicic.ca.)

Job Opportunity for Foreign Worker

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Job opportunities
Human Resources Development Canada Centres: Counsellors at these
centres can give you free advice and information about job and language
training and work creation programs for newcomers. They can help you
plan an effective job search and prepare a résumé of your
education and experience. Each centre also has listings of available
jobs on computer or on bulletin boards.
Classified advertisements: Every daily newspaper in Canada has a
classified advertisements section where you will find a variety of jobs
listed. In many areas, there are also weekly or monthly employment
papers that advertise jobs.
Local help: To help newcomers prepare to enter the Canadian work force
or to gain access to their profession or trade in Canada,
immigrant-serving organizations have a variety of programs. Some give
workshops on job search skills, where participants get an overview of
the job market where they live. Participants learn, among other things,
how to write a good résumé and how to behave in an interview.
In some areas, there are job-finding clubs, mentoring programs,
programs to help you get volunteer work experience, and wage subsidy
programs.
Your personal "network": One of the best ways to learn about jobs is to
talk to people. They can be people you know well, or people you have
just met. Even if they cannot lead you directly to a job, they can
provide you with information, ideas and names of other people who might
be able to help and encourage you.
The Internet: Many Web sites have information on job opportunities. You
can search for a job on-line in any part of Canada. Some sites also
give practical advice on how to plan your job search. Others allow you
to apply for a job directly on the Internet, or to post your
résumé (in English or French). When you do this, your
résumé goes into a database that can be searched by
employers. Try visiting the following Web sites, run by the federal
government:
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca: This is the national Web site of Human Resources
Development Canada, a federal department. It is also the gateway to
many of the sites mentioned below.
ele-spe.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca: This is an on-line database of jobs and work
or business opportunities across Canada. It matches work to people and
people to work. You can click on the province where you plan to settle
and submit a list of your skills to the database to find work
opportunities that match your profile.
worksearch.gc.ca: This site will take you through all the steps needed
to choose a career and to carry out an effective work search.
www.workinfonet.ca: This is a national site for career and labour
market information. It will link you to job information for each
province and territory. It also includes information on
self-employment, education and training.
jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca: This is the "Job Bank" Web site. It contains an
on-line database of thousands of job vacancies across Canada.
lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca: This site will link you to detailed labour
market information for every city in Canada.
www.SkillNet.ca: This is a large network of job and career information
Web sites. It can link you to full-time and part-time job
opportunities.
www.canadait.com: This site is a gateway to job opportunities in the
information technology and communications sector. It has links to
company directories and associations that will help you find potential
employers.
www.jobs.gc.ca: This site posts federal government jobs available
across the country and accepts on-line applications.
www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca: This site is run by Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. It includes links to many different types of jobs
and other useful information for newcomers.

How to get emloyment in Canada

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Whether you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, when you
are hired, your employer will deduct money from your pay cheque to pay
for the following:


Income tax


All Canadian residents who are old enough to work must file an income
tax return each year, whether they earned any money or not. That is the
law. If you are working for an employer, a percentage of your pay
cheque will be deducted and sent to the federal government to cover the
income tax that you owe. If too much is deducted, you will get a
refund. If you paid too little, you will have to pay more. This money
helps pay the cost of government services.


Canada Pension Plan


A small part of your pay cheque goes into this plan. When you retire,
you will receive a monthly pension from the federal government. The
amount will vary according to how many years you worked in Canada
before retiring and what your salary was. Residents of Quebec pay into
the Quebec Pension Plan, which works the same way as the federal plan.
These plans also include survivor's pensions for the spouses of
deceased pensioners, disability pensions and death benefits.


Employment Insurance


When you are working, a small percentage of your pay cheque will be
deducted each month to go into the Employment Insurance Account. Your
employer contributes to the account as well. Employment Insurance gives
money to eligible, unemployed Canadian residents for a short time,
while they look for a new job or take some training to learn new
skills.


Taxable benefits


Your employer may provide some benefits (for example, life insurance,
special medical care, a dental plan or a private pension plan) that are
taxable.


Union dues


If you are in a union, and the union has an agreement with your
employer, some money will be deducted to pay for the union dues.

When you arrive in Canada

When you first arrive in Canada, you will probably be living in a
temporary home. You will soon be looking for a more permanent place to
live. Canada has many different types of housing and a wide range of
prices. Finding the right place will take some time and effort. Your
first decision will be whether to rent a house or an apartment, or to
buy a house.


Whether you rent or buy will depend on your personal finances and
whether you already have a job in Canada. Most newcomers decide they
should first rent a house or apartment. This gives them more time to
save money to buy a house and to decide where they want to live.


If you want to buy a house, unless you can pay the full price, you will
need to get a long-term loan called a mortgage. Mortgage loans are
provided by banks and other financial institutions. They decide whether
the borrower has enough income, more assets than debts, and a good
credit rating. Most will ask you to pay at least 10 percent of the cost
of the house from your own money.
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Where to live in Canada

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Types of housing
Furnished or unfurnished: Furnished housing should include beds,
tables, chairs, lamps, curtains, a stove and a refrigerator.
Unfurnished housing may include a stove and a refrigerator, but not
always.
Room for rent: This is usually in a house or an apartment that is owned
or rented by other people. Everyone shares the kitchen and bathrooms.
Bachelor or studio apartment: These are small apartments designed
mainly for one person. They have one large room with a kitchen and a
sleeping area, plus a separate bathroom.
Other apartments: Most other apartments have from one to three
bedrooms. All will have a separate kitchen, a living room and a
bathroom.
Duplex: This is a house divided into two separate apartments. It may be
bought or rented.
Townhouse: This is a small house joined to other houses. It may be
bought or rented.
Condominium: This is an apartment or townhouse that is individually
owned, while "common areas" are jointly owned. As well as the mortgage
payment and property taxes, each owner pays a monthly fee for
maintenance, such as snow removal, grass cutting and repairs.

How to find a place to live in Canada

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How to find a place to live


Here's how to look for the right home for you:
search the classified advertisements in local newspapers;
become familiar with the public transportation available;
ask an immigrant-serving organization in your area for advice;
ask friends and family already living in the area for advice;
look for "Vacancy" or "For Rent" signs on houses and apartment
buildings;
check bulletin boards in grocery stores, laundromats, health clinics
and community centres; and
ask for advice at your place of worship.

Living cost in Canada

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How much will it cost?


You could expect to pay between $350 a month for a room, and $2,000 a
month for a luxury apartment or a large house. Rental costs vary
greatly across cities and across Canada. Housing is more reasonable
outside the large cities. An immigrant-serving organization in the area
where you plan to settle can help you find affordable housing.


Signing a lease


Once you agree to rent an apartment or a house, you may be asked to
sign a one-year lease. This legal document of one or two pages
describes the rental property, the utilities included and the options,
such as parking and storage. It may also state whether pets or more
people are allowed. Most apartments are leased by the year, although
some are rented monthly.


You will probably need to pay the first and last month's rent when you
sign the lease.


If your apartment requires a lease, your landlord will give you the
lease form to sign. Read it over carefully before you sign it. Pay
special attention to the parts that state exceptions and additions. You
should know which utilities you will pay for and which ones will be
paid for by the landlord. Be sure you know what the monthly rent
payment includes. For example, is the electricity included? the water
included? the parking included?


Also find out whether you have to pay a fee if you leave before the
lease term is over. You cannot usually break a lease agreement. It is
also likely you will be asked to provide a Canadian reference or to
have a co-signer sign the lease to guarantee your financial commitment.


If you don't understand some of the legal terms used in the lease
document, contact one of the groups that help immigrants, or someone
you know and trust who can help you. Once you sign the lease, it is a
legal document.

How much cost place of living in Canada

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How much will it cost?


You could expect to pay between $350 a month for a room, and $2,000 a
month for a luxury apartment or a large house. Rental costs vary
greatly across cities and across Canada. Housing is more reasonable
outside the large cities. An immigrant-serving organization in the area
where you plan to settle can help you find affordable housing.


Signing a lease


Once you agree to rent an apartment or a house, you may be asked to
sign a one-year lease. This legal document of one or two pages
describes the rental property, the utilities included and the options,
such as parking and storage. It may also state whether pets or more
people are allowed. Most apartments are leased by the year, although
some are rented monthly.


You will probably need to pay the first and last month's rent when you
sign the lease.


If your apartment requires a lease, your landlord will give you the
lease form to sign. Read it over carefully before you sign it. Pay
special attention to the parts that state exceptions and additions. You
should know which utilities you will pay for and which ones will be
paid for by the landlord. Be sure you know what the monthly rent
payment includes. For example, is the electricity included? the water
included? the parking included?


Also find out whether you have to pay a fee if you leave before the
lease term is over. You cannot usually break a lease agreement. It is
also likely you will be asked to provide a Canadian reference or to
have a co-signer sign the lease to guarantee your financial commitment.


If you don't understand some of the legal terms used in the lease
document, contact one of the groups that help immigrants, or someone
you know and trust who can help you. Once you sign the lease, it is a
legal document.

Immigrant-serving organizations in Canada

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There are hundreds of immigrant-serving organizations in Canada. Many
are staffed by former newcomers to Canada, who understand the
challenges that immigrants may face. They usually have people available
who speak your language and can accompany you as interpreters.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada supports many of these organizations
financially, helping newcomers adapt to life in Canada.


Settling in will be much easier if you contact an immigrant-serving
organization as soon as you arrive. The people who work for these
organizations can help you find a place to live and can answer your
questions about shopping, education for your children, transportation,
language training and other important matters.


Immigrant-serving organizations can help you:
find a place to live;
get your Social Insurance Number and health-care card;
enrol your children in school;
get language training;
find a family doctor;
find out about government and community services for newcomers;
look for a job;
develop a realistic budget; and
get emergency food aid, if it is needed.


Note: In Quebec, the Ministère des Relations avec les citoyens et
de l'Immigration is organized into different regions. Each region has a
local office, called a Carrefour d'intégration, which works with
the immigrant-serving organizations to help newcomers adapt to life in
Quebec.

Newcomers to Canada

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LINC (Language Instruction
for Newcomers to Canada)


LINC is a federal government program for all eligible adult immigrants.
It offers:
free language training for adult newcomers who want or need basic
English or French;
language classes given by school boards, colleges and local
organizations;
the choice of studying part time, full time, evenings or weekends,
depending on your needs and your schedule; and
transportation and child-minding, if necessary.
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Your local immigrant-serving organization can direct you to a LINC
Assessment Centre, which will then refer you to organizations offering
LINC classes. You can also refer to the book Welcome to Canada: What
You Should Know to find a LINC Assessment Centre in your area.

Help newcomers as soon as they arrive in Canada

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Immigrant-serving organizations are prepared to help newcomers as soon
as they arrive in Canada. These organizations can:
refer you to economic, social, health, cultural, educational and
recreational services;
give you tips on banking, shopping, managing a household and other
everyday tasks;
provide interpreters or translators, if you need them;
provide non-therapeutic counselling; and
help you prepare a professional-looking résumé and learn
job-searching skills.


The Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP), a federal
government program, pays for these services.


A list of immigrant-serving organizations across Canada can be found on
the Internet at www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomer/welcome/wel-20e.html

Canada customs and immigration

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Customs and immigration


You will probably find the entry procedure fairly straightforward
because you have a passport and other essential documents.


You will be interviewed by a Canada Customs officer. You will need to
give the officer a list of all the household and personal items that
you will be bringing into Canada. You should also show the immigrant
visa to the customs officer, who will refer you to an immigration
officer.


The immigration officer will check your visa and travel documents and
ask you questions similar to those on the Immigrant Application Form,
to verify that you are of good character and in good health. At this
time, you may also be asked to show proof of your funds. If there are
no difficulties, the officer will authorize your entry to Canada as a
permanent resident by signing your Record of Landing or Confirmation of
Permanent Residence.


If you arrive at one of the major Canadian airports, you will get a
booklet called Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know. It has
information on most aspects of life in Canada. It also provides
addresses and telephone numbers for:
immigrant-serving organizations across Canada;
language training assessment centres (which help eligible adult
newcomers find free language classes);
useful federal and provincial government offices.

When you come to Canada

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Reception services


If you arrive in Toronto, Montréal or Vancouver, you will find
immigrant reception services in the airport. These services are run by
immigrant-serving organizations. They help newcomers get the
information and services they need, and this help is often available in
several languages. In Montréal, the Ministère des Relations
avec les citoyens et de l'Immigration runs this service.

Immigration to Canada on Internet

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Canadian Immigration Important Documents

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Important documents


Depending on your personal situation, you should bring the following
important documents with you to Canada:
birth certificates or baptismal certificates;
marriage certificates;
adoption, separation or divorce papers;
school records, diplomas or degrees for each family member travelling
with you;
trade or professional certificates and licences;
letters of reference from former employers;
a list of your educational and professional qualifications and job
experience (this is also called a résumé);
immunization, vaccination, dental and other health records for each
family member;
driver's licence, including an International Driver's Permit, and a
reference from your insurance company;
photocopies of all essential and important documents, in case the
originals get lost (be sure to keep the photocopies in a separate place
from the originals); and
car registration documents (if you are importing a motor vehicle into
Canada).

Looking for work in Canada

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Getting ready to look for work


If possible, have your documents translated into English or French
before you leave for Canada. Essential documents for looking for work
include:
a résumé of your education, work and volunteer experience,
and your skills and qualifications;
diplomas, degrees, certificates and other qualifications;
letters of recommendation; and
school records or transcripts.

Jobs in Canada

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Research the labour market in the part of Canada where you plan to
settle. The following federally funded Web sites will be helpful:
www.workinfonet.ca: This is a national Web site for career and labour
market information. It contains job information for each province and
territory. It also contains information on self-employment, education
and training.
www.workdestinations.org: This Web site contains information on various
jobs, working conditions, labour market trends, living conditions, and
training and educational opportunities in different regions of Canada.
It also lists regulated jobs in Canada. You can find out whether your
job is regulated and what you will need to do to get a licence to
practise.
lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca: This Web site offers labour market
information, which can help you search for work and make general
employment, training and career decisions.
www.theworkplace.ca: This Web site offers links to Canadian newspapers'
on-line "Help Wanted" advertisements.

Business Immigrant in Canada

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Getting ready if you are
a business immigrant


If you are coming to Canada as a business immigrant, use the Internet
to find out about sources of financing, business opportunities, export
and investment services, self-employment assistance and information for
small businesses. There are many rules for starting a business in
Canada. The following Government of Canada Web sites will help you get
a head start in your planning:
http://www.cbsc.org: The Canada Business Service Centre's Web site is
your single point of contact for information on government services,
programs and rules for business.
http://www.strategis.gc.ca: This Industry Canada Web site has business
information to help you find partners, do market research, find new
technologies, and learn about financing opportunities and growth areas
in the Canadian economy.
http://www.bdc.ca: This is the Web site of the Business Development
Bank of Canada. It provides financial and consulting services to
Canadian small businesses, especially those in the technology and
export sectors of the economy. It also offers information on how to
start a business and make it succeed.
http://www.strategis.gc.ca/sc_mangb/smallbus/engdoc/sbla.html: This is
the Web site of the Canada Small Business Financing Program. The
program can help you finance your own business.
http://www.contractscanada.gc.ca: This Web site has information on how
and what the Government of Canada buys (both goods and services).
http://www.cic.gc.ca: This is the Web site of Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. It describes the Business Immigration Program. You
will find many answers to your questions at this site.
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When you are deciding how much money to bring into Canada, it helps to
research the cost of living in the part of Canada where you plan to
live. This information can be found on the provincial and territorial
Web sites at http://www.canada.gc.ca/othergov/prov_e.html.
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Immigrant Communities in Canada

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Communities across Canada


Most newcomers to Canada tend to settle in the three biggest cities --
Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver. But many newcomers and many
Canadians choose to live in the medium-sized cities, which they feel
have as much to offer as the larger cities with a better quality of
life.


Among the medium-sized cities are Halifax, Québec City, Ottawa,
London, Windsor, Sudbury, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary,
Edmonton and Victoria.


All of the medium-sized cities have diverse, multi-ethnic populations
ranging in size from approximately 100,000 to one million people, and
all have the variety of public and private institutions and services
found in the largest cities.
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