The Fundamentals Of Integrating Newcomers Into Ontario’s Economy
Immigration is undeniably a crucial contributor to both the size and diversity of Ontario’s workforce. And nowadays, it’s just becoming more and more significant as the number of immigrants continues to increase. In fact, the Ontario Ministry of Finance forecasted that in the following 25 years, immigration could account for the most significant part...
Why Moving To Canada Is So Appealing And How To Make It Happen
Moving to Canada is popular with many Brits with its political and historical ties to the UK along with the climate and landscape. Not even the coldest of winters when temperatures can plummet to –40° seem able to deter Brits in search of a new life. It offers an outdoor lifestyle as well as several...
I Live In Canada. Where Do I Pay Tax On My UK Pension?
One of the members of the Expat Network community asked the following question about where her UK pension will be taxed having emigrated to Canada. Richard Watts-Joyce, Partner at Global Tax Network responded to her query. Question: “I have just submitted a request to collect my pension early from Merseyside Pension Fund of which...
Expats In The UK Are Worried About Domestic Politics
Research conducted by Axa – Global Healthcare in the UK, France, UAE, Canada, China and Hong Kong shows that with Brexit looming expats living in the UK are more nervous about domestic politics than those in other major international countries. Written for Expat Network by Axa – Global Healthcare New research reveals that...
The Best Places In The World To Work
HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer Survey ranks Germany as the best place to work in the world followed by Bahrain and the UK. A period working abroad can be the key to unlocking a more confident, creative and adaptable you according to HSBC, as it announces the best countries in the world to work abroad. The...
Citizenship And Residency By Investment
Internationally mobile investors and entrepreneurs are often keen to gain the advantages of permanent residence or citizenship in a second country. Investor Visas or Golden Visas as they are commonly known can facilitate residence or citizenship if you meet the requirements for that country. Residence through investment There are a number of countries around the...
Canada Calling
This vast, resource-rich country stretching over six time-zones is still open to immigrants and has many job opportunities for those with the right skills and qualifications A land of geographic differences and cultural diversity. Canada has a high standard of living with a friendly and sociable people. Within its vast borders, spanning six time-zones, there...
Customs Requirements For Entry To Canada
If you are moving to Canada it is important to understand the customs requirements for entry in to Canada. We provide guidelines here but the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website has a wealth of detailed information You will need two copies of an inventory of all the goods you intend to bring into Canada...
Schools In Canada
Schools in Canada are administered by the individual provinces and generally have a good reputation. With a good standard of education there are options in state and private schools for expats. State Education The provinces and territories of Canada are responsible for education at elementary and secondary levels as well as technical and vocational education. ...
Passport And Visa For Canada
There are a range of visa options depending on the purpose and timing of your planned stay in Canada. There are visas that give the right to temporary residence and those that allow you permanent residence. If you are entering Canada by air from most countries you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), but...
LNG Canada contracts BAM to build new Rio Tinto wharf
BAM International together with JJM Construction (Canada) and Manson Construction (USA) has been awarded the contract to build the new Rio Tinto Aluminium BC Works wharf on behalf of LNG Canada. This wharf will replace the existing Rio Tinto Terminal B, used for import and export of raw materials and finished products for Rio Tinto’s...
Kvaerner scores Husky deal for the West White Rose Project offshore Canada.
Husky Energy has awarded Kvaerner a contract for engineering and marine operations to tow and install the concrete gravity structure (CGS) for the West White Rose Project offshore Canada. The installation is scheduled for Q2 2021. The new multi-million Canadian dollar contract confirms Kvaerner’s leading position for demanding marine operations. Husky Energy is the operator...