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Ten Questions Before Incorporation
Posted by Mary Childs on 18 Feb 2009 inWhat Should You Think About Before You Incorporate?
Deciding to incorporate is not a simple matter: this list sets out ten questions to ask yourself before you proceed. These are not the ONLY questions you should ask, of course, but they encompass some of the most common issues that arise when creating a new corporation.
How to seek a pardon
Posted by Natalie Dunbar on 22 Jan 2009 inResource Link:National Parole Board Pardon InformationRequesting a pardon is a fairly straightforward process. I am glad to assist with this sort of thing or meet with you to assist but most people can take care of this on their own.
Family Law in British Columbia
Posted by Candace Parker on 24 Feb 2009 inResource Link:Family Law in British ColumbiaThis website provides all kinds of information about family law issues including; custody and access, divorce, common-law relationships, adoption and child protection matters. This website has information on the court process and you can download some of the forms you may have to fill out to go to court. The site also has a number of self-help guides and information on where to go for legal help.
Information on custody and access for women
Posted by Candace Parker on 24 Feb 2009 inThis plain language guide produced by the YWCA of Vancouver offers information on legal processes and terminology, giving women the tools to make the best possible choices for themselves and their children.
Parenting After Separation
Posted by Candace Parker on 24 Feb 2009 inResource Link:Parenting after Separation HandbookThis handbook, provides information about how children experience the process of separation and how you can help them. It also discusses what to do when safety issues are involved. It also looks at how you may be able to use mediation; what the Child Support Guidelines are and how they apply; what to expect if you need to go to court; and where to get more information and help.
Canadian International Adoption Authorities
Posted by Pablo Irribarra on 23 Jul 2009 inThis is a link to a contact information list for Federal and Provincial adoption authorities, provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This is provided for information purposes only - the contact information may change at any time. Please ensure that the contact information is up to date. Prospective sponsors, prior to initiating an immigration or citizenship adoption should consult their local adoption authority, to ensure that they meet all requirements that they stipulate. Specific requirements can vary from Province to Province
Family Class Sponsorship
Posted by Lobat Sadrehashemi on 26 Jan 2009 inMinisterial Instructions for Federal Skilled Workers
Posted by Pablo Irribarra on 15 Jan 2009 inCitizenship & Immigration has published the Ministerial Instructions in effect as of this date (January 15, 2009). Contact us for more information on the Designated List of Occupations, or the Federal Skilled Worker Program generally.
Low Income Cut-off by Province - 2009
Posted by Pablo Irribarra on 5 Feb 2009 inCitizenship and Immigration Canada has posted the new Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) by province for immigration. Note that these figures are subject to change. Consult the CIC Call Centre for updated figures.
Canada Experience Class for Permanent Residence
Posted by Pablo Irribarra on 15 Jan 2009 inResource Link:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.aspThe Canadian Experience Class provides some new options to prospective applicants for permanent residence, particularly those already working and/or studying in Canada.