September 12, 2010 – 12:13 pm
Employers in British Columbia do need to comply with labour law and workplace safety standards when employing foreign workers. They must also comply with immigration law that has been undergoing considerable changes. This paper will identify employers’ immigration compliance considerations by examining the stages of employment relationship with foreign workers, including hiring, changing conditions, extending employment temporarily or permanently, and ending the relationship.
February 9, 2010 – 3:23 pm
As a Canadian expat, you may either have or be planning a Canadian business, but discover that the current Canadian labour market cannot offer you employees with the training and skills your business needs to be a success and grow. This is particularly true if your business relies on your employees understanding unique international goods and services, specific language skills, or target market culture and connections.
February 10, 2009 – 12:00 am
The Canadian provincial public health care systems are not always available to temporary and permanent residents. Travellers sometimes believe that the health care plans from their countries of origin will protect them, only to be shocked that it does not cover all treatments, costs, duration of stay, or is not available at all. This article give a brief overview of the availability of medical insurance for temporary residents in Canada.
