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Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010
April 9, 2010 – 7:15 am | Comments Off on Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010
Canadian cities to see economic growth in 2010

Good news for job-hunters, business owners, and investors in Canada:

The economies of all Canada’s major cities are expected to grow in 2010, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada.

This …

Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration
April 7, 2010 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration
Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration

Planning to settle in Quebec?

Quebec’s immigration ministry — known as the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles (MICC) — offers a free guide for newcomers and potential immigrants: Learning about Québec.…

Want to live in Montreal? Here’s help for new home buyers
April 2, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on Want to live in Montreal? Here’s help for new home buyers
Want to live in Montreal? Here’s help for new home buyers

The city of Montreal has launched a new HomeOwnership program, designed to help home buyers — particularly families with children.

Families with at least one child who purchase a newly-built home — a three-bedroom …

Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks
March 31, 2010 – 5:00 am | Comments Off on Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks
Meet fellow tech entrepreneurs at Startup Drinks

When you’re new in town, networking events become a lifeline — for job contacts, business opportunities, and just making friends.

If you’re a high-tech entrepreneur in Canada, there’s a networking group just for you: Startup

Nova Scotia jobs and where to find them
March 30, 2010 – 7:15 am | One Comment
Nova Scotia jobs and where to find them

If you’re looking for work, look at Nova Scotia.

According to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, the province is currently seeking to attract 3,600 new immigrants a year.

That may seem like …