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15 Unique Words You Should Know Before Moving to Canada
Hydro bill isn't water bill. You need loonies and toonies for TTC. There are some words unique to Canada. Here's a list of Canadian slang terms commonly used.
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What are the items from India you may not easily find in Canada?
When immigrating to Canada from India there are some non-essential things you may want to carry with you. You may not be able to find these things easily at least immediately. Here is a list of things you might miss in Canada.
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Chelsea Hotel, Toronto: Perfect for a staycation with kids
It’s not very often that you see some tiny-tots line-up happily at the check-in counter of a hotel. The scene is quite the contrary in fact, with the little ones getting all cranky while the parents complete the formalities. But not at Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. Here, the kids can be seen all smiling and giggling in front of the ‘Kids Check-In’ counter, waiting to pick a toy from a treasure chest, and play the gong, announcing their arrival at perhaps the best hotel for families with kids. View this post on Instagram At the check-in counter of a hotel, it's common to see toddlers and kids get cranky and restless.…
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Life in Canada: What We Love and Hate
It has been 5 months since we moved to this country from India. Not knowing anything in detail about how life is in Canada, we took a leap of faith. A little less than a year is too short a time to know a place completely but it is good enough to know what’s good, not-so-good, and bad about the destination. Of course, it is all subjective to one’s past experiences. When you move to a new country, you make instant comparisons with things back at home. There are things that amaze or surprise you, and there are some that even shock you. (I think snow is something that has…
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Moving to Canada: What is Express Entry Program?
Wondering what is the Express Entry system for Canada? Here’s what you need to know: If you are in India (I’m sure it’s the case in other countries too), someone in your family or friends must have recently immigrated to Canada or must be in the process of moving. What looks like a sudden wave of people deciding to relocate is actually the result of the opening of Express Entry system by the Canadian government. The program was implemented in 2015 to invite skilled workforce to Canada. It is essentially an online immigration application system through which you submit your profile if you are eligible and are then considered to be…
