Starting a business in Canada

Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in Ontario, it is wise to do your research. There are several issues to consider such as regulations, financing, and taxation, managing your business, advertising and much more...

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How to find a Job in Canada

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As a newcomer in Canada, you will probably need to get a job as soon as you can: settling in a new country is expensive. But going job-hunting can be an intimidating task. Here are a few tips to help you find a job in Canada. Your first goal should be to be assessed:

Have your documents translated: if your work-related documents (such as degrees, certifications etc.) are not in French or English, you will need to have them professionally translated (for Ontario, you can use the Canada International Translation Services

New Country, Desperate Feeling

Warning: This article is not intended to discourage anyone, but have a look at harsh realities.

by Nicholas Keung, Immigration/Diversity Reporter, Toronto Star

A doctorate in nuclear engineering from prestigious Purdue University hadn't gotten Jiang Guobing very far in Canada. He'd settled for a research job at the University of Toronto while trudging toward a second post-graduate degree. At midnight on July 21, the 44-year-old Chinese immigrant leapt off a Don Mills overpass into Highway 401 traffic, leaving behind a wife and two children - and the multiple disappointments of the life he began here five years ago.  Jiang's suicide, thanks to a fundraising effort for the family, became an unusually public event in a community much influenced by "shame culture" and an impulse to sweep unpalatable subjects below the surface of public scrutiny. It was the latest of several high-profile suicides among skilled Chinese immigrants in Toronto - a phenomenon many fear is only the tip of the iceberg, given the poor job this country sometimes does of integrating newcomers and addressing their mental-health needs. "We are now seeing the same sense of hopelessness among immigrants as exhibited among our aboriginal communities," says Debbie Douglas, executive director of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving immigrants. "The acculturation process is very difficult, whether you come here by choice or not. It's about developing a sense of belonging and being able to integrate economically, socially and politically into the society." The disconnect between settlement services - the job of the federal immigration department - and health services, a provincial responsibility, is part of the problem, Douglas says.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

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This website provides consumers with information on a variety of financial products and services, as well as on their rights and responsibilities when dealing with financial institutions in Canada. Consult our Frequently Asked Questions section or try our interactive tools and quizzes to help you test your financial know-how and choose the right financial products for your needs.

Know Your Credit Card

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Here's a handy checklist of questions you should ask yourself and the credit card issuer when you're looking for a credit card. Be sure to take these questions and the Worksheet to Help You Choose a Credit Card (PDF Version, 147 kB) with you when you comparison-shop.