Live & Work in Canada The Most Accurate, Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Living and Working in Canada

by Lemon, Frances

• ISBN13: 9781854584274
• ISBN10: 1854584278
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-16
• Publisher: Crimson Publishing

Summary

This book is a complete guide to daily life in Canada, from finding a home to finding work or even setting up a business from scratch. Live & Work in Canada is illustrated with first-hand accounts from people living in Canada and is full colour, with numerous maps and photographs throughout. Set out to be easily accessible, each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to Canada, from setting up home to finding a job. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home, obtaining a competitive mortgage and making the most of your leisure time. There is also easy access to urgent information such as emergency phone numbers, laws and regulations and healthcare advice.The employment section of the book covers vital information, such as the skills and trades most in demand, permanent, seasonal and temporary work, salaries, working hours and holidays, trade unions and contracts, starting or buying your own business and sources of advice and assistance.