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How to adjust to prices in Canada

When you first move to a new country there is a period of adjustment that you go through. One part of that is getting to understand prices and what is good value. There’s a psychological element to this as you’d … Continue reading

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How do I open a bank account in Canada before I get there?

One of the questions that often comes up when people are planning their move to Canada, is the thorny question of how can you open a bank account before you arrive. Over the years that I have been involved in … Continue reading

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Change is in the air, if not in your pocket.

This week we heard the results of the HST referendum, with the majority of BC voters rejecting the new Harmonized Sales Tax. The HST replaced the combined 12% Federal GST (Government Sales Tax – 5%) and the PST (Provincial Sales … Continue reading

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