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Starting a new life in Canada or in any other part of
the world, means getting accustomed a different way of
doing things. Many things will be different from the
small details of everyday life to major areas such as
the education system and the work culture.
To get started in your new life you need some basic
information that can be found in several brochures and
fact sheets produced by the Government of Canada and the
Government of the Province of Alberta:
Welcome to Canada:
What You Should Know - This longer brochure has a
summary of what is important in your everyday life when
you arrive in Canada. Before deciding to immigrate to
Canada it is useful to read chapters that can help you
understand more about housing, hospital or doctor care,
money and more�
Newcomers to Canada - Facts and advice on living in
Canada, are summarized at this Government of Canada
website that was designed for people who are immigrating
to Canada.
Employment Standards in Alberta
Alberta Human Resources and Employment provides a summary
of standards set by law in Alberta, including Calgary.
You can find more information about what employers have
to provide, such as: minimum wage, hours of work, rest
periods, days of rest, payment of earnings (salary,
wage).
Summary of Important Facts About Living in Canada
The Government of Canada developed useful summaries of
what to expect in Canada from general housing
information to employment. This information is useful
for people who decide to immigrate to Canada and also
for newcomers.
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Advice
about Health, Housing, Jobs, Money Issues, and
more�.
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Conversational English Language Skills � Canadian
Language Benchmark for Adults
. Education in Canada:
Advanced or Post-Secondary School � how is the
education system in Canada after completing 12 years
of school.
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Immigrating to Canada as a Skilled Worker
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Immigrating to Canada - Other Types of Visas
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This project is made possible by funding through Alberta Employment, and Immigration and the Government of Canada. DITPC and this web site are operated by Bow Valley College. Contents of this website are �2008 Alberta Employment, and Immigration please see our web site terms of use. l LAST UPDATED AUGUST 2008 l
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