Category: Canada

Can I Sponsor An Employee In Canada?

Canadian employers don’t “sponsor” candidates to work in Canada but can assist in bringing foreign workers by securing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or submitting an electronic job offer (LMIA exempted categories). How much does it cost to sponsor an employee in Canada? The fees can range from $180 ($C250) for New Brunswick Provincial […]

Can I Help A Friend Immigrate To Canada?

Currently there is no direct sponsorship program for friend of Canadian citizen or permanent resident. However, friends of permanent residents or Canadian citizens may apply for visitor visa, if they are from non-visa-exempt country. Visa office will ask to submit a letter of invitation from friend living in Canada. How much does it cost to […]

What Are The Stages Of Spousal Sponsorship Canada?

There are 4 steps to sponsor your spouse, partner or child: Apply to sponsor. The sponsor must. Apply to be sponsored (permanent residence) Pay your application fees. Send us additional information during processing. Submit your online application. Get updates about your application online. What is Stage 1 approval spousal sponsorship? The First Stage – Citizen […]

Can You Be Fired For Discussing Salary Canada?

Employers are not allowed to discipline, fire or discriminate in any other manner against employees because they have discussed or disclosed information in the workplace about their own wages or those of other employees as permitted by the Labour Standards Code. Is it legal to discuss salary in Canada? Is it illegal for an employee […]

Who Funds Medicare Benefits In Canada?

Coverage is universal for qualifying Canadian residents, regardless of income level. Funding for the health care is transferred from the general revenues of the Canadian federal government to the 10 provinces and the 3 territories through the Canada Health Transfer. Who funds Medicare Canada? The provinces and territories generate 78% of the cost, with the […]

Is Medical School Harder Canada Or Us?

Admission into medical school in the USA is significantly more easy than Canada. In fact, admission into US graduate entry MD is probably the easiest in the developed world. This is based on statistics from AAMC. Admission into medical school in Canada is twice as hard as the USA. Is it harder to get into […]