Improving Canada’s Caregiver Program

Improving Canada’s Caregiver Program

Government of Canada announces reforms to end the live-in requirement, reduce family separation and provide more options to caregivers in Canada October 31, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, announced significant reforms to the Caregiver Program that acknowledges the valuable contributions caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy. Changes to the program include ending the live-in requirement, and providing eligible caregivers with two pathways […]

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FILIPINO VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES WARMED UP MONTREAL’s FIRST FALL OF WINTER SNOW – by Mara Cao

Winter is here in Canada ! Despite the coolness of our weather , people in Montreal at Cote Des Neiges area made it hot! Filipino meet the first fall of snow feel so warm with the opening of 1st Annual Filipino Canadian Volleyball Association of Montreal (FCVAM) Winter Volleyball League 2014-2015. Today,, Nov. 16, 20114, 4 pm , at 4410 Westhill, Monkland Montreal Gym starts the grand opening of the first […]

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What is the significance of the Holy Door?

Since the year 1300 when Pope Boniface VIII declared the first Holy Year, the Catholic Church has regularly celebrated “Holy Years,” usually every twenty-five years (at least since 1470), except for special circumstances, like in 1983 when a Holy Year was declared to mark the 1950th anniversary of the death and resurrection of our Lord. A major aspect of the Holy Year has been that of pilgrimage to Rome to […]

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Improving Canada’s Caregiver Program

Government of Canada announces reforms to end the live-in requirement, reduce family separation and provide more options to caregivers in Canada October 31, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, announced significant reforms to the Caregiver Program that acknowledges the valuable contributions caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy. Changes to the program include ending the live-in requirement, and providing eligible caregivers with two pathways […]

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Preliminary Competition, Season 10 FILCAN IDOL 2014

Thanks to wonderful and inspiring comments and suggestions from the 3 awesome judges of Season 10 FILCAN IDOL 2014, Ms. Anna Bond, Ms Neva Lyn Kew and Mr. Oscar Ortega from McGill University of Montreal .here @Lavoie Auditorium,Cote Des Niege today. The Filipino Canada Trade and Commerce of Quebec, Inc headed by Ms. Grace Yip, successfully did their preliminary competition.The event was actively participated by the winners of past FILCAN […]

October 27, 2014 301

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa

October 22, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks: “My fellow Canadians, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil. “Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. “Corporal Cirillo was killed today – murdered in cold blood – […]

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Remarks by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the shootings in Ottawa

October 22, 2014 Check against delivery I am deeply saddened by today’s horrific events here in Ottawa, and unreservedly condemn these brutal and heartless acts of violence. This attack is unforgivable. Should any other perpetrators or co-conspirators exist, they must be caught and be punished to the full force of our laws. I’ve extended an offer of full support to the government, along with any assistance members of our Party […]

October 22, 2014 14

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DepED Region XII World Teacher’s Day Celebration

Isla Jardin del Mar, Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani Province, Philippines is the chosen place to celebrate the DepEd Region II World Teacher's Day. October 1-5, 2014 is set for the teachers to celebrate all over the world simultaneously. On October 4, 2014, Teachers of Region XII register themselves and wait for opening program and activities. Wearing red t-shirt, Municipal Vice Mayor Dra. Vivien C. Yap welcomes the DepED Region XII Officials, […]

October 20, 2014 132

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Hippodrome: The mayor wants to reassure the community groups – By Laurence Houde-Roy of journalmetro.com/

The mayor of Montreal, Denis Coderre, said Monday that the record of the site of the former Hippodrome remains a priority for him. While many community groups in Côte-des-Neiges stopped him on the subject Monday morning, Mr. Coderre certify that the signing the agreement with the Quebec government so that it gives the site of the former Hippodrome Montreal to the City should be made shortly. "I meet several ministers […]

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