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Foreign Credentials Referral Office

The Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) is part of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. It provides information, path-finding and referral services in foreign credential recognition to help foreign-trained workers succeed and put their skills to work in Canada more quickly. Visit www.credentials.gc.ca

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Dates / Events / History

Wilfred Laurier became Canada’s first French-Canadian Prime Minister when he led the Liberal Party to victory over the Conservatives on June 23, 1896.

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Did you know?

Canadian troops played a significant role in the liberation of Holland in World War II.To this day, many Dutch participate in activities to thank Canadians for the role they played.

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Education / Training

Assessing credentials

Colleges and universities will help to assess your academic credentials once you apply. Bring all records of your education and training with you. Bring names of contacts at the schools if you can. Don’t pay private assessors unnecessarily.The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials [CICIC] can also be helpful.The schools can provide the information you need. Visit www.cicic.ca

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Government

In the past, most Canadians of Asian descent were denied the vote in federal and provincial elections. In 1948 the last of these, the Japanese–Canadians, gained the right to vote.Aboriginal people were granted the vote in 1960. Rules in Canada, which gave preference to Europeans, were removed from immigration laws in the 1960s.*

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Jobs / Business

Starting a business

Anyone who wishes to is free to try to start a business in Canada so long as it fits within the laws and regulations that govern business activity. Starting a business is not easy, but it can be very rewarding. It is important to have experience and to understand what will be involved. A business needs a good business plan and enough money to support it.A business must also provide a product or service that enough people will want to buy so that the business can make a profit. Learn more

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Money Matters

Car: Lease or buy?

When you lease a car, you pay a monthly lease cost.There will be a limit on the number of kilometres you can drive, on average, per year.When you return the car, the mileage will be checked.You will be charged a fee for each kilometre over your limit.You must return the car in reasonable condition. If the car is damaged or has not been properly maintained, you may have to pay an additional cost when you return it. Most leases are for 36 or 48 months..

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