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Canada’s top employers for new immigrants
April 12, 2010 – 5:00 am | Comments Off on Canada’s top employers for new immigrants
Canada’s top employers for new immigrants

New to Canada and looking for work?

Check out Mediacorp Canada’s list of the 2010 Best Employers for New Canadians.

Among the industries well-represented on this “best employers” list are banking and financial services, …

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 …

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 …

Canada health care — How long do you wait?
March 26, 2010 – 3:56 pm | Comments Off on Canada health care — How long do you wait?
Canada health care — How long do you wait?

If you need a hip replacement, you’re better off living in Ontario or British Columbia than in Nova Scotia or Saskatchewan.

That’s according to a new study, Wait Times Tables—A Comparison by Province, 2010, released …