Being in Canadian workforce for several years, I have learned not to ask about salary in an interview. Well, you’ll already have an idea in the job advertisement and sometimes preferred compensation is included in the resume. (Don’t forget to do the research). It’s another way around for anyone who is looking for either live-out […]
How Did I Study For The Canadian Citizenship Exam
I waited to pass the Canadian citizenship exam before writing this post. At first, I was playing the waiting game for the fee to decrease but based on the consistent fee increase in the past, I decided to not take any chances. I applied as soon as I was qualified. How did I do? I […]
Book Review: Tax-Efficient Investing For Canadians
Note: I received a free copy of this book so in this post I shared my thoughts about it. There’s no affiliate link in this post. In the second part of my post Canadian Tax Courses: Online and In-Class, I mentioned IFSE Institute on which you can take online classes relevant to finance such as […]
Doors Open YYC 2018 At Knox United Church In Calgary
It has been on my to-do list for a long time to visit historical places in Calgary. And for Doors Open YYC 2018, I get to cross out one place on the list: the Knox United Church in Calgary. I thought I wouldn’t make it this year; but luckily, the public can visit places for […]
How To Get A Philippine Passport As A Fil-Canadian In Canada
Why are you applying for a Philippine passport? Because you have a dual citizenship, it just make sense to have two passports isn’t it? I would want to dig deeper into this topic, but for now, suffice it to say that having two passports will allow you to enter a country without getting a visa. […]
Cultural Access Pass: The Perks Of Becoming A Canadian Citizen
Do you remember the day you sing O Canada with great pride in the Citizenship ceremony? After years of waiting, working, and breathing the Canadian air, you finally become a Canadian citizen. So now there’s this souvenir from the ceremony, a small Canadian flag in your house. It will always remind you of that special […]
Canadian Embassy And Consulate In The Philippines
For Filipinos, it’s important to find out where are the Philippine Embassy and Consulates in Canada to avail the consular services: Philippine passport renewal NBI Clearance Special Power of Attorney Authentication of Philippine documents After becoming a Canadian citizen or dual citizen (eg. Fil-Canadian) it’s just as important to know the Canadian Embassy and Consulate […]