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First-Time Home Buyer Incentives In Canada: What You Need To Know
First-Time Home Buyer Incentives In Canada: What You Need To Know By Gin Aguilar You’ve worked hard. You’ve saved harder. And now you are wondering whether your dream of buying a house is not far from reality. This information might be the deciding factor whether you...
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Now Accepting Applications By Gin Aguilar The Government of Ontario recently announced last August 27th that they are now accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign...
Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work?
Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work? By Gin Aguilar After recently spending a week in the Maritime provinces of Canada this summer, I can honestly tell you that the idea of living in the Canadian Maritimes is so inviting I might consider packing...
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters?
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters? By Gin Aguilar It can be the untimely death of someone famous that triggered it. Or, perhaps a feeling of heartburn in the middle of the night, mistaking it...
SPONSORING YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES IN CANADA
SPONSORING YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES IN CANADA: WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN I SPONSOR? By Gin Aguilar It used to be just a dream, but here you are, and you made it! You were able to successfully migrate to Canada and finally got your Canadian citizenship or permanent...
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen by Vanessa Simao and Gin Aguilar Being a Canadian Citizen is something to be proud of. Along with being a part of a country that is very welcoming and multicultural, there are also many other perks to being a Canadian Citizen that...
Detailed list of updated Ontario court fees
Ontario Court Fee Changes effective April 1st, 2019 Please take note that effective April 1st, 2019. the new court fees are as follows:Small Claims Court (Fees Payable to Clerk) TYPE OF FEE OLD NEW Filing of a claim by an infrequent claimant 95.00 102.00 Filing of a...
International student arrested, facing deportation
Studying Abroad: International Students In Canada Speak Out On Working More Than Their Permits Allow So They Can Afford To Study Abroad It was recently reported in the news that an international student in Canada is currently facing deportation because of working more...
Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Champs – an inspiring story for all Canadians especially to the Immigrants
The feeling was surreal. I decided last minute to go and witness the Victory parade of Toronto Raptors last June 17th, braving the heat and sea of people, and I was not disappointed. Seeing every race, every gender of all ages, every Canadian and immigrant united...
Pathways for caregiver program
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada announced reforms to the traditional Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP). The old live in caregiver program policy allowed Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to live and work in their homes to provide domestic help for...
Your 6 Steps of Home Selling Process
There are multiple steps in the home selling process and I will give you 6 steps to do so. Whether it’s a for sale by owner or you are about to hire a listing agent. Certain steps can vary from province to province, but this article will be a general guide. Be sure to...
6 Things that change forever when immigrating to Canada
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be a reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” -Lao Tzu 6 Things that change forever when immigrating to...
Four (4) reasons why Canada is a top choice for international students
Canada is a very diverse country. It is an excellent choice for new incoming students with nearly half a million coming in every year.These are some reasons why it has become a top choice for international students: 1. Without a doubt, Canada...
Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory?
Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory? In case you missed the news about the first-come-first-served online application for immigrants last January 28, 2019. Some lawyers slammed the online application “profoundly discriminatory” after the...
Where Can You Find the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulate in Canada?
The government wants to encourage and assist the welfare of the Filipinos by providing consulate all over Canada, which leads to a bigger and better bond between the communities and our homeland. But with the growing numbers of people coming in from the Philippines,...
First-Time Home Buyer Incentives In Canada: What You Need To Know
First-Time Home Buyer Incentives In Canada: What You Need To Know By Gin Aguilar You’ve worked hard. You’ve saved harder. And now you are wondering whether your dream of buying a house is not far from reality. This information might be the deciding factor whether you...
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Now Accepting Applications By Gin Aguilar The Government of Ontario recently announced last August 27th that they are now accepting applications to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign...
Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work?
Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work? By Gin Aguilar After recently spending a week in the Maritime provinces of Canada this summer, I can honestly tell you that the idea of living in the Canadian Maritimes is so inviting I might consider packing...
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters?
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters? By Gin Aguilar It can be the untimely death of someone famous that triggered it. Or, perhaps a feeling of heartburn in the middle of the night, mistaking it...
SPONSORING YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES IN CANADA
SPONSORING YOUR FAMILY & RELATIVES IN CANADA: WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN I SPONSOR? By Gin Aguilar It used to be just a dream, but here you are, and you made it! You were able to successfully migrate to Canada and finally got your Canadian citizenship or permanent...
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen by Vanessa Simao and Gin Aguilar Being a Canadian Citizen is something to be proud of. Along with being a part of a country that is very welcoming and multicultural, there are also many other perks to being a Canadian Citizen that...
Detailed list of updated Ontario court fees
Ontario Court Fee Changes effective April 1st, 2019 Please take note that effective April 1st, 2019. the new court fees are as follows:Small Claims Court (Fees Payable to Clerk) TYPE OF FEE OLD NEW Filing of a claim by an infrequent claimant 95.00 102.00 Filing of a...
International student arrested, facing deportation
Studying Abroad: International Students In Canada Speak Out On Working More Than Their Permits Allow So They Can Afford To Study Abroad It was recently reported in the news that an international student in Canada is currently facing deportation because of working more...
Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Champs – an inspiring story for all Canadians especially to the Immigrants
The feeling was surreal. I decided last minute to go and witness the Victory parade of Toronto Raptors last June 17th, braving the heat and sea of people, and I was not disappointed. Seeing every race, every gender of all ages, every Canadian and immigrant united...
Pathways for caregiver program
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada announced reforms to the traditional Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP). The old live in caregiver program policy allowed Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to live and work in their homes to provide domestic help for...
Your 6 Steps of Home Selling Process
There are multiple steps in the home selling process and I will give you 6 steps to do so. Whether it’s a for sale by owner or you are about to hire a listing agent. Certain steps can vary from province to province, but this article will be a general guide. Be sure to...
6 Things that change forever when immigrating to Canada
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be a reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” -Lao Tzu 6 Things that change forever when immigrating to...
Four (4) reasons why Canada is a top choice for international students
Canada is a very diverse country. It is an excellent choice for new incoming students with nearly half a million coming in every year.These are some reasons why it has become a top choice for international students: 1. Without a doubt, Canada...
Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory?
Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory? In case you missed the news about the first-come-first-served online application for immigrants last January 28, 2019. Some lawyers slammed the online application “profoundly discriminatory” after the...
Where Can You Find the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulate in Canada?
The government wants to encourage and assist the welfare of the Filipinos by providing consulate all over Canada, which leads to a bigger and better bond between the communities and our homeland. But with the growing numbers of people coming in from the Philippines,...
