Caregiver Issues

Caregivers propose more changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program

Caregivers propose more changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program

September 3, 2012

For Nanny / Caregiver Toronto, Ontario – Around 250 caregivers, advocates and supporters under the First Ontario Alliance of Caregivers Canada (FOACC) convened last September 2, 2012 at Mt. Zion Filipino Seventh Day Adventist Church to sign a position letter addressed to CIC Minister Jason ...

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Online Job Scam

Online Job Scam

July 29, 2012

Caregivers Be Warned: Fake Employers online! Caregiver and nannies seeking employment on-line – beware! Job seeking on-line is becoming the most often trusted and easier way in finding employer but there are also fake employers out there even on most used on-line advertisement sites like kijiji ...

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LCP applicant files complaint against placement agency, a cautionary tale

LCP applicant files complaint against placement agency, a cautionary tale

May 2, 2012

How much does it cost an applicant to enter Canada as a live-in caregiver (LCP)? As per new regulations governing the hiring of LCP, all costs should be shouldered by employers but for a suspicious agency like one called Sampaguita International Recruitment Agency, it costs ...

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Important websites (Application for Permanent Residence Status)

Important websites (Application for Permanent Residence Status)

August 25, 2011

Ready to process your application for Permanent Residence? Good for you! Here are following links that could help you make your application smoother. Good luck! 1.Get a copy/download application forms and instructions in filling up the forms, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-permanent.asp click http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/live-in.asp 2.Renewal/amendment/replacement of Philippine passport: www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/docs/PassportRenewal.pdf ...

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New Immigrant, NO OHIP, It Sucks!

New Immigrant, NO OHIP, It Sucks!

May 6, 2011

One of the most important documents that an immigrant has to have here in Canada is the health card. Here in Ontario, this is known as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The health care system is funded by the government. OHIP pays for most basic ...

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To Canada…and Freedom?

To Canada…and Freedom?

May 5, 2011

Jen heaved a sigh of relief after waiting for hours at a divorce lawyer’s office. “At last, it’s over,” she declared after signing her application for divorce. Jen, is one of the 17 Filipina clients of her lawyer that is seeking divorce from their husband ...

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