INFORMATION
Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants
CSIC is an independent, federally incorporated not-for-profit body operating at arms length from the federal government, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) is responsible for regulating the activities of immigration consultants who are members and who provide immigration advice for a fee. In addition, the Society is responsible for ensuring the education and competency testing of its members.
The Society's mandate is to protect the consumers of immigration consulting services and ensure the competent and professional conduct of its members.
To operate as a Canadian Immigration Consultant you must be licensed by CSIC.
Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants
CAPIC Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants ACCPI L’Association Canadienne des Conseillers Professionnels en Immigration (CAPIC-ACCPI) is the largest professional association for Canadian immigration consultants. CAPIC-ACCPI is committed to promoting and protecting the practice of all Canadian immigration consultants. CAPIC-ACCPI supports continuous professional development and improvement in all areas of immigration practice increasing our members’ ability to deliver highly competent and ethical services deserving of the public trust.
TOOLS
Canada Immigration
This is the official home page of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Canada. There is lots of information useful for researching applying for Permanent
Residence in Canada. The additional links are excellent for learning about Canada
and preparing for any Immigration interview.
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program
The Alberta PNP is an employer driven skilled worker immigration program operated
on behalf of the Government of Alberta by the Ministry of Employment, Immigration
and Industry in conjunction with Citizenship Immigration Canada (CIC) to expedite
the processing of an application for permanent residence.
Canada Job Bank
Employment opportunities and sponsoring company information are available for
potential economic immigrant candidates.
Alberta Jobs
Employment opportunities and sponsoring company information are available for potential economic immigrant candidates.
Altavista Translator
Not sure about the language? Need a translation? To translate, type plain text
or the address (URL) of a Web page. Lots of languages.
RELOCATION AND TAX ADVICE
Compass Tax
Cross-border corporate tax planning should be one of the first steps in the planning of any international business venture, as effective planning at this level sets expectations for business profitability and establishes parameters that will be used in all other planning to follow.
The Expatriate Group
The Expatriate Group offers a one-stop service for expatriate Canadians working overseas. Initially established to serve the needs of petroleum and engineering industry employees working overseas, including those working on rotation, our company now deals with individuals with many different professions. Our comprehensive service at one location can address and implement all expatriate financial needs and goals prior to departure, during the offshore contract and following return. Many corporations out-source employee tax & non-resident and re-entry preparation enquiries to our one-stop service.
NEWS
The Globe and Mail
One of Canada newspapers with a national circulation.
The Calgary Herald
One of Calgary, Alberta's largest newspapers. An excellent source of local news.
The Edmonton Journal
One of Edmonton, Alberta's largest newspapers. Also an excellent source of local news.
WEATHER
The Weather Network
Everyone wants to know about the weather in Canada! Find out what it's really like in Canada.
