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Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters?
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters? By Gin Aguilar It can be the untimely death of someone famous that triggered it. Or, perhaps a feeling of heartburn in the middle of the night, mistaking it for signs of a heart attack. Or simply…
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Sponsoring Your Family & Relatives In Canada
Which Family Members Can I Sponsor? By Gin Aguilar It used to be just a dream, but here you are, and you made it! You were able to successfully migrate to Canada and finally got your Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. And now you are thinking about how perfect life will be if you…
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The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen by Vanessa Simao and Gin Aguilar Being a Canadian Citizen is something to be proud of. Along with being a part of a country that is very welcoming and multicultural, there are also many other perks to being a Canadian Citizen that some people may not know about.…
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Detailed list of updated Ontario court fees
Ontario Court Fee Changes effective April 1st, 2019 Please take note that effective April 1st, 2019. the new court fees are as follows: Small Claims Court (Fees Payable to Clerk) TYPE OF FEE OLD NEW Filing of a claim by an infrequent claimant 95.00 102.00 Filing of a claim by a frequent claimant 200.00 215.00…
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Pathways for Live-In Caregiver Program
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada announced reforms to the traditional Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP). The old live in caregiver program policy allowed Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to live and work in their homes to provide domestic help for seniors, people with disabilities, and childcare. After completing the two years of work, these caregivers…
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Your 6 Steps of Home Selling Process
There are multiple steps in the home selling process and I will give you 6 steps to do so. Whether it’s a for sale by owner or you are about to hire a listing agent. Certain steps can vary from province to province, but this article will be a general guide. Be sure to check…
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6 Things that change forever when immigrating to Canada
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be a reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” -Lao Tzu 6 Things that change forever when immigrating to Canada Immigrating to Canada and starting over is one of the most terrifying yet…
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Four (4) reasons why Canada is a top choice for international students
Canada is a very diverse country. It is an excellent choice for new incoming students with nearly half a million coming in every year. These are some reasons why it has become a top choice for international students: 1. Without a doubt, Canada has some of the world’s top-ranked universities. The University of Toronto, McGill…
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Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory?
Is the online application for Canadian Immigrants discriminatory? In case you missed the news about the first-come-first-served online application for immigrants last January 28, 2019. Some lawyers slammed the online application “profoundly discriminatory” after the opened and closed in less than 10 minutes! Yes, less 10 minutes and you read it right. And the form…
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