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You must have a valid work permit to work in Canada. Generally, these steps are followed for application for a work permit: |
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- An employer must first offer you a job.
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) must normally provide a labour market opinion or "confirmation" of your job offer. However, some types of works are exempt from this process. For a list of these exemptions, go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp
- After HRSDC confirms that a foreign national may fill the job, you apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for your work permit.
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The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) provides official immigration and citizenship information. For further details, please visit their website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ |
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It is recommended that visitors to Canada obtain traveller's health insurance before leaving their country because health insurance plans often do not extend coverage for services received outside the country of residence. |
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Upon arrival in Canada, you need to apply for a health insurance card and application forms can be obtained from the provincial ministry of health office, any doctor's office, a hospital or a pharmacy. All members of your family, even newborn babies must have their own card. |
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To work in Canada, you will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) which will be used for identifying income tax and benefits. For further information, visit the SDC Web site at www.sdc.gc.ca |
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Drivers' licences are issued by the provincial governments in Canada. For more information see the following links relevant to each provincial government.
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation provide information on rental and housing markets across Canada. You can visit their website at http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ |
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The Canadian dollar is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $ or alternatively C$ to distinguish it from other dollar denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents. |
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The official spoken languages in Canada are English and French as well as other languages |
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