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Canadian Savings Accounts – Some Tips

The Toronto Star recently ran a column on Canadian bank savings accounts. While the column is not complete in terms of defining which account offers the best return, it is a handy tool. Here is the...

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Resume Tips

Resume writing has become a science. Most managers, studies claim, spend less than a minute in going through a resume before deciding whether it is worth pursuing or not. So, you have to make your...

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Saskatchewan Changes Immigration Program

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is changing some of the regulations related its provincial Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). One of the key changes is who can apply for the SINP...

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American Express Blue Sky Credit Card: Worth?

I just got my American Express Blue Sky Credit Card. This is a replacement for the American Express Gold Rewards Card, which I got for free for a year (annual fee is $150.00). The Blue Sky is a free...

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Temporary Resident Visa Can Be Applied Inside Canada

If you are in Canada on a temporary residence permit (student or work permit visa), and want to apply for a new temporary resident visa (TRV), you can now do it within Canada itself, instead of having...

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Canada Stops Accepting Applications Under Skilled Worker Program

As of July 1st, Canada will not be accepting fresh applications under its Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and its Immigrant Investor Program (IIP). According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada...

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New Language Requirements for Citizenship Applicants

Canada is changing the way citizenship applicants prove their ability in English or French, which are the country’s two official languages. Beginning November 1, 2012, they will need to submit proof of...

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“Conditional PR” for Some Married Spouses

Canada has implemented its new rule to give only a ‘conditional permanent residence’ to sponsored spouses who have been in a relationship with their sponsor for less than two years and have no children...

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Hyundai, KIA Launch Fuel Compensation Program

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have agreed to compensate owners of certain types of vehicles who were given false fuel efficiency/mileage numbers. This follows findings by the US Environmental...

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Direct Energy Offers 10,000 Aeroplan Miles

Aeroplan Miles and Direct Energy are offering a special plan for those living in Ontario to earn up to 10,000 Aeroplan Miles. Under the plan those who sign up for Direct Energy’s Heating Protection...

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Canada’s Online Immigration Tool

An interactive website created by Canada’s immigration ministry is becoming increasingly popular among those who wish to immigrate to the country. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC),...

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Marriott Rewards Premium Visa Credit Card

Chase Canada has revamped the credit card it offers in partnership with Marriott-Ritz Hotel chain to make it a pretty exciting offer. The card has been offered since last year, but since recently it is...

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American Express/Aeroplan Offer New Charge Cards

Canada’s Aeroplan and the Charge/Credit Card company American Express are teaming up to offer charge cards that give travelers a faster way to earn Aeroplan Miles. The American Express AeroplanPlus...

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Aeroplan Offers 1000 Miles for Facebook ‘Like’

Air Canada‘s Loyalty Program Aeroplan is offering the chance win extra points this summer. The first point is to win 1000 Aeroplan Miles. You just have to like their Facebook page, and give your...

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Aeroplan and American Express Offer 50,000 Aeroplan Miles

Do you want to get 50,000 Aeroplan Miles in one shot? Well, Air Canada’s loyalty program, Aeroplan, just upped the sweetener it was offering for those signing up to its American Express AeroplanPlus...

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3x Aeroplan Miles from Costco

Costco Canada is offering three Aeroplan Miles for every dollar spent online. The offer is valid only until Sunday, August 11, 2013. It is also valid only for online purchases, and not for those made...

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TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Credit Card – $200 Bonus Value

It is a just a few more weeks to sign up for the special offer of TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Credit Card. The TD is offering a special 40,000 Bonus TD Points, which equals to Cad $ 200 in...

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“Conditional PR” for Some Married Spouses

Canada has implemented its new rule to give only a ‘conditional permanent residence’ to sponsored spouses who have been in a relationship with their sponsor for less than two years and have no children...

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Hyundai, KIA Launch Fuel Compensation Program

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have agreed to compensate owners of certain types of vehicles who were given false fuel efficiency/mileage numbers. This follows findings by the US Environmental...

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Direct Energy Offers 10,000 Aeroplan Miles

Aeroplan Miles and Direct Energy are offering a special plan for those living in Ontario to earn up to 10,000 Aeroplan Miles. Under the plan those who sign up for Direct Energy’s Heating Protection...

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