If you immigrate with other family members or if you are considering sponsoring relatives, make sure they are up to the linguistic challenge.
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Canadians Love Their Flag
It would be years until I display a flag. Like many French, I associated the national flag to yes, the French Revolution—a long long time ago—but mostly to more contemporary dark periods of human history or far-right movements.
5 Personality Traits of Canadians You May Not Know
Take this list with a grain of salt because it is based on my observations only. I’m sure plenty of Canadians will (politely) disagree.
5 Great Perks of Working as a Freelancer
I busted five myths about freelancing, it’s now time to highlight the perks. Eh, I’m not a masochist, there is a reason why I quit my last office job!
Winter? What Winter? It Feels Like Spring in Ottawa!
Article views: 2,570 You’d see Ottawa today, you wouldn’t believe it’s the same city that was stuck in winter weather just a week ago. After my rant last…
Why Are So Many Big Retailers Closing in Ottawa?
Just in the last month, MEXX, Smart Set and Futureshop have folded abruptly. I guess the pair of red cargo pants I bought at MEXX in 2005 are now a collector’s item.