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Are we in the midst of a “he-cession?”
April 10, 2009 – 1:20 pm | Comments Off on Are we in the midst of a “he-cession?”
Are we in the midst of a “he-cession?”

Welcome to the he-cession,” wrote the Globe and Mail recently, citing employment statistics indicating that — at least for now — the growing recession in Canada is affecting men more than women.…

The best city on the planet?
April 9, 2009 – 10:33 am | Comments Off on The best city on the planet?
The best city on the planet?

Canada’s major cities typically score highly in “best city” rankings. Vancouver is frequently named among the top cities in the world to live, and Toronto also ranks high on many “best of” scales.

But the …

BizPaL can be your pal
April 6, 2009 – 11:29 am | Comments Off on BizPaL can be your pal
BizPaL can be your pal

Starting a business in Canada?

BizPaL wants to be your friend.

Despite its corny name, this online service simplifies the process of applying for business licenses and permits in many parts of Canada.

According to …

Job-hunting? Network, network, network
March 25, 2009 – 9:00 am | Comments Off on Job-hunting? Network, network, network
Job-hunting? Network, network, network

Yesterday in our Tips for Job-Hunting in a New Country post, we mentioned the importance of networking. But what if you’re coming to Canada, or you’ve just moved here, and you don’t know many …

Tips for job-hunting in a new country
March 24, 2009 – 9:00 am | Comments Off on Tips for job-hunting in a new country
Tips for job-hunting in a new country

Expat Career Coach Megan Fitzgerald, who blogs at CareerByChoiceBlog.com, has written a useful post for anyone who is looking for a job outside of his or her home country.

In “Aspiring Expats: How Does