When you relocate to Quebec, health services other than the medicare system are available to you and your family through the RAMQ. It is important to know your options, as there may be additional health services that you require, and instead of going to a clinic (public or private), you may be able to [...]
So you’re thinking about moving to Canada. That sounds like a great idea. But what are the steps to Canadian immigration? How do you get started? Naturally, you’ll probably start by doing a little research online. You’ll discover voluminous pages of government programs and federal guidelines. You’ll come across all manner of advice about [...]
Perhaps you’ve heard something about Canadian immigration programs. Canada is famously open to foreigners and immigrants. And the rumours are true. In fact, in some major cities, like Toronto, nearly half of the residents were born outside of Canada. As the neighbor to the south increasingly tightens its borders, and immigration to the U.S. [...]
Montréal has a Jewish community consisting of about 90,000 people, and is one of the largest in North America. Originally settling here in the late 1700s, as fur traders and merchants, the Jewish community quickly grew with families immigrating from Europe to join their relatives. Today, there are 22 Jewish day schools in Québec, [...]
Are you thinking about going back to school to switch careers, gain new skills to further your employment options, or invest in personal development? Canada truly values education, and higher learning is not just for recent high school graduates. Be advised that Ottawa universities are some of the best in Canada. No matter what [...]
Canada is a nation that prides itself on ethnic tolerance and cultural diversity. With that comes the importance of educating and reminding people of, not only some of humanity's greatest triumphs, but also some of its darkest atrocities. So with this noble goal in mind, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights was established in [...]
Parks in Calgary are a world to discover, not only because there are nearly 5,000 of them but also because of the many different spaces, activities and venues that each has to offer. The city has more than 8,000 hectares of parkland, the largest urban park in Canada and the longest paved urban pathway system in [...]
Between skyrocketing housing prices and aggressive new regulatory policies at the federal level, the Canadian real estate market has never been more volatile. Excitement and anxiety are reaching levels that Canadians rarely see outside of a hockey game. So if you're thinking of buying a house, making a shrewd investment, or just being a [...]
When you’re planning to relocate your valued employees to your local office in Canada, cultural integration for transferees is as important, if not more important than hammering out the logistics of the physical move. You may have taken care of all the visa and permit formalities, found the perfect moving company, and helped your transferees secure [...]
When you first arrive in Edmonton, you may not have a car of your own and will be relying on the city’s public transportation options. Although many people who live in Edmonton, especially those who live in the suburbs, think it unwise to live here without a vehicle, Edmonton public transportation is considered accessible, [...]
