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Re: Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Mark Pan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:43:28 GMT

That's a good point Marlon. The facts are, in Canada, some associations and unions are stronger than others. I know for fact that for most trades, one could

Re: Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Ronald Alan Survilla — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:02:22 GMT

It is good to have a regulation but there must be some way to speed up the integration of the immigrant. Canada must utilize the skills of the immigrant.

Re: Why Canada, not Australia?

kang1972ad — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:32:53 GMT

I lived in Vancouver for 5 years then i returned to Singapore to do my NS. After i RODed, i went to Perth for 4.5 years. Based on my experience, I can say

Re: Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Marlon Uy — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:30:57 GMT

I agree, regulation is important in these professions but it does mean that other countries have no regulatory policies that are at par or superior to that

Re: Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Sabrina Chan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:21:56 GMT

I think some occupations such as doctors, engineers, nurses and even accountants need to be regulated. This is to make sure that people who are in these

Re: Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Mark Pan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:24:07 GMT

What Marion said: Define "good job". To me, that's one that puts food on the table and rent to the landlord. I don't know if its a challenge for *everyone

Re: IT Job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) VS Toronto

Leslie Hoffman — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:16:58 GMT

Hi Clare, Actually I have only recently considered it, but don¹t really know why I didn¹t do it earlier as it seems like the only thing to do. Fortunately,

Re: IT Job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) VS Toronto

clarelancaster — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:09:34 GMT

Hi Leslie Have you considered doing any voluntary work to get 'Canadian Experience' (and also to build up your networking contacts). this is a good site

Getting a good job in Canada, a Challenge?

Marlon Uy — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:53:41 GMT

I believe this question has been answered in many ways by contributors to this group. Majority would answer you with a resounding YES but then again it

Re: PR card issue

Mark Pan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:14:22 GMT

Blur!! heheh, haven't heard that one in a long time ;-)

Re: IT Job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) VS Toronto

Leslie Hoffman — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:39:23 GMT

That is a good question. I did not used to think so, but now I am having second thoughts. I came to Canada with my husband who was brought here for a job. As

Re: IT Job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) VS Toronto

Ronald Alan Survilla — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:14:04 GMT

I observed if ever there are questions about job opportunities seems to be no one dare to answer. Is it really a big challenge for an immigrant to get a good

Re: PR card issue

Ting Kee suen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:26:59 GMT

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IT Job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) VS Toronto

zaina malik — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:34:34 GMT

Dear All Kindly can someone help me in analyzing IT job opportunities in Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton) Vs Toronto? As an immigrant with no Canadian education as

Re: PR card issue

clarelancaster — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:54:25 GMT

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