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Immigration & citizenship

Canada - a home away from home
In the 2010 Karate Kid movie, there is a scene, where a single mother and her son are fighting about moving to a new country.
What you need to know about Canadian immigration
As an immigrant to this great country, I have a special appreciation for the immigrant story.
Canada needs immigrants as much as immigrants need Canada
Immigration is a two-way beneficial set-up for both the applicant and the nation.

Canada Votes!
In just three days, on October 19th, Canadians vote in a crucial vote to decide whether to give Stephen Harper and his Conservative party.
Driving in Canada
There are major differences between the Indian way and the Canadian way when it comes to driving.
Canada, it's time to change!
It's election time in Canada and the three major parties, Conservatives, National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Liberals are fighting an interesting battle to decide 'Quo Vadis Canada?'

Canada, it's regions, provinces and territories
Canada, the strong north, stretches 9,984670 sq km in area and is made up of five distinct regions.
Where is Canada?
What comes to mind when you think of Canada? I know it's super cold there. Is it a part of the States? Is it the land of immigrants' right? Is it true they have free universal healthcare?
The Kingdom of Dreams: An incredible experience
The ultimate entertainment and leisure destination! This is how we were introduced to this wonderland at the Fairmount Royal York hotel in Toronto during the IIFA awards.

Adapted sport: Finding your fit
In British Columbia, a number of organizations have adapted sports programs for people with disabilities.
Punjabi market in Canadian cities: A reflection on ethnic enclaves
I am grateful to be an immigrant to Canada. I am grateful for the rights, protections, freedoms, and opportunities provided to me in this great country.
Durga Puja celebrations in Canada
Bengali diaspora, both from India and Bangladesh, has certain things in common: Durga Puja, love for Bangla language and Rabindrasangeet.

Beware Moaning Lisa's (and Larry's) in your Canadian journey!
This can be especially harmful if you are a newcomer struggling to get a break in the job market. You are extremely vulnerable and people like the ones I described feed off your insecurity.
Soft skills necessary to fit into Canadian workplace
Formal soft-skills training opportunities are offered by multicultural and immigrant settlement agencies as well as educational institutions across the country.
Career for engineers in Canada
Each year, thousands of engineers with international qualifications immigrate to Canada.

How to save fees on sending money overseas
Here are four quick tips for sending money: Always take into account hidden exchange rate costs; make sure you get the best rates; check out the competition; and always read the small print.
The new Canadian millionaires: Women and immigrants
Almost half of Canada's richest residents are new immigrants or first generation Canadians, according to research conducted for BMO.
It's time for Indians to invest in Canada
There are more than one million Indian-origin immigrants in Canada. But compared to rising number of Indian-origin immigrants, Indian investment has not kept pace in Canada.

New requirements for those who have foreign income
Many immigrants often retain foreign properties and streams of income from their countries of origin, which can cause questions around taxation now that they are residents of Canada.
Majority of newcomers not confident in their financial knowledge: RBC poll
Six-in-10 newcomers (60 per cent) who arrived in Canada in the past year say that they lack financial knowledge.
Four common tax myths that newcomers have
It's the time of year most Canadians dread: the time to start thinking about filing a tax return!

National deworming for children across 27 states/UTs conducted
The National Deworming Day, a flagship initiative of the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, was conducted across 27 states and union territories on Wednesday. National Deworming Day is a nationwide, preschool (anganwadi) and school-based deworming program that aims to provide all children between the ages of 1–19 years with deworming treatment.
Elimination of Hepatitis is possible, say medical experts
Tendency of increasing male fetuses in Kolkata