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Posts tagged Making Sense of Canada
Twenty years later, I’m still figuring Canada out.
5 Subtle Daily-Life Differences I Found in Canada
Driving rules are different. You spend hours looking for household products at your supermarket. You are really not sure what the cashier is saying when he is asking if you have a dime.
5 Surprising Things Canada Taught Me as an Immigrant
It’s only when I travel to France that I realize how “Canadian” I’ve become.
Free Stuff in Ottawa… and in Canada!
Who doesn’t like free stuff?
Free activities, free services, free goodies… it’s always good to take! Canadians are pretty generous, there are tons of free stuff out there — you just have to find them. I put up a list of ten free-everything available in Ottawa.
Many of the finds here are also available in other cities across Canada, you don’t necessarily have to live in Ottawa to benefit from them.
5 Things That Get You In Financial Trouble
Amid the recession, money is tight for everybody.
Let’s face it, immigration can bring a fair share of financial trouble. First, applying for permanent residence and relocating in Canada isn’t cheap. Then, finding a good job may take time. And above all, managing your money in a new country isn’t easy, as you may not be as “street smart” yet as residents.
Uncovering an Immigration Job Scam
A little while ago, someone posted a comment wondering if the job they had applied for was a scam.