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Equality in the Workplace

Details on and links to workplace equity resources for women. - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/labour/equality/index.shtml

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Careers

Career fairs

Communities across Canada hold “career fairs” at various times. Information on these events often appears in local and community newspapers. Career fairs provide opportunities for people to learn more about career possibilities and to connect with employers and training programs. If you attend, dress appropriately for an interview in case the opportunity to meet with an employer should arise.

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Dates / Events / History

In 1922, Canadians Frederick Banting, Charles Best, J.J.R. MacLeod, and J. B. Collip were awarded a Nobel Prize for their discovery of insulin. Insulin helps those with diabetes manage their disease.

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Did you know?

Canadian products have labels in both official languages: English and French. Food products should also have labels with ingredients and nutritional value..

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Education / Training

Parents

Be aware that schools encourage parents to become involved in their child’s school. Most have Parent Councils and organize parent meetings. There are often opportunities to volunteer for sports, school trips, and so forth. Contact your child’s school if you are interested in volunteering or if you would like to meet with your child’s teacher.

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Government

The House of Commons

Those elected to the federal government are Members of Parliament, or MPs.They sit as members in the House of Commons in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.There are periods when the House of Commons is in session and members meet to consider, debate, and vote on legislation proposed by the government. Learn more*

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Jobs / Business

Probationary periods

Many employers will hire workers for a probationary period. During this time, the employee will work to show if he or she can do the job effectively. At the end of the probationary period, the employee will usually either be offered a permanent job or be let go. A typical probation period is about three months. Often an employee will not receive “benefits” until after the probationary period is over.

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Money Matters

Door-to-door sales

Some people may come to your home to ask for a donation or try to sell you a product or service (for example, grass-cutters or painters trying to get new business). Be cautious. If you don’t wish to do business at your door, thank them, say that you don’t conduct business at the door, and say goodbye.The best way to send a donation to an organization you want to support is by mail or in person at the office of the organization. It is best not to give cash to someone who comes to your door; it’s hard to verify who they are and the organization they represent.

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