Live and Work in Canada: The Most Accurate, Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Living in Canada (Live and Work) (Live & Work) - Softcover

Frances Lemon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854584278 ISBN 13: 9781854584274

Publisher: Crimson Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

NOTE: This book is in black and white, on the back it says ‘Includes City, Regional and Transport Colour Maps’. This refers to the colour map on the back page.

Moving to Canada is a life changing, but daunting experience. Many of us dream of experiencing Canada’s relaxed culture and great outdoors, perhaps living in one of its cosmopolitan cities, only hours from dramatic mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. But many are intimidated by its complicated and lengthy immigration process, or on arrival are overwhelmed by its vastness, or seasonal coldness. However, once you settle in and embrace your new country, you’ll discover a vibrant, diverse and friendly country, with wide open spaces to explore. Crammed with practical information, advice, and people’s personal experiences, Live & Work in Canada will save you time and help you avoid making mistakes. This book will help you learn about the country, its culture and its people, as well as help you: · Decide whether it’s right for you · Get any visas you need · Set up your new home · Start and run a business · Choose the right schools · Enjoy your time off

About this title

Product Description:

Moving to Canada is a life changing, but daunting experience. Many of us dream of experiencing Canada's relaxed culture and great outdoors, perhaps living in one of its cosmopolitan cities, only hours from dramatic mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. But many are intimidated by its complicated and lengthy immigration process, or on arrival are overwhelmed by its vastness, or seasonal coldness. However, once you settle in and embrace your new country, you'll discover a vibrant, diverse and friendly country, with wide open spaces to explore. Crammed with practical information, advice, and people's personal experiences, Live & Work in Canada will save you time and help you avoid making mistakes. This book will help you learn about the country, its culture and its people, as well as help you: * Decide whether it's right for you * Get any visas you need * Set up your new home * Start and run a business * Choose the right schools * Enjoy your time off

Synopsis:

This book is a complete guide to daily life in Canada, from finding a home to finding work or even setting up a business from scratch. Live & Work in Canada is illustrated with first-hand accounts from people living in Canada and is full colour, with numerous maps and photographs throughout. Set out to be easily accessible, each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to Canada, from setting up home to finding a job. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home, obtaining a competitive mortgage and making the most of your leisure time. There is also easy access to urgent information such as emergency phone numbers, laws and regulations and healthcare advice.The employment section of the book covers vital information, such as the skills and trades most in demand, permanent, seasonal and temporary work, salaries, working hours and holidays, trade unions and contracts, starting or buying your own business and sources of advice and assistance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crimson Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1854584278
• ISBN 13: 9781854584274
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 352