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	Canada Border Services Agency The CBSA brings together all the major players involved in facilitating and managing the movement of goods and people into Canada. From this web site, you will find information, services, and applications that help promote compliance with Canada's trade, border legislation, and regulations, including forms, publications, and guides.
	Canada Border Services Agency - Information for settling in Canada or coming to Canada to study or work This web site provides information on immigration and employment authorization requirements, and the conditions under which settlers can import goods for personal or household use.
	Canada Business The Canada Business Web site is your guide for federal, provincial, and territorial information and services for businesses in Canada. It includes information on starting a business, taxes, financing, human resources management and more!
	Canada Business Service Centres - Interactive Business Planner An on-line tool to assist in developing a sound business plan to assist on your business start-up and expansion.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Deemed residents If you are a deemed resident of Canada, you can get tax and filing information from this section.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Guide for Canadian Small Businesses The Canada Revenue Agency's Guide for Canadian Small Businesses website provides information to help you with each of these, and will explain how to plan for taxes, keep records, and make and report payments.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Newcomers to Canada (immigrants) This website provides a Newcomers to Canada guide explaining Canadian tax procedures.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Payroll From this web site, you will find information on all payroll matters such as calculating, holding, and remitting Canada Pension Plan contributions, Employment Insurance premiums, income tax deductions, completing and filing returns, and more.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Small and Medium-size Enterprises Zone The Canada Revenue Agency’s – Small and Medium Enterprise Zone will introduce you programs you need to know about and provide you with information on taxation requirements for small businesses.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Social security agreements and conventions forms Social security agreements and conventions are in place to eliminate situations of double pension coverage. You can apply for Canada Pension Plan coverage under a social security agreement or convention. View and print the application form from this section.
	Canada Revenue Agency - Tax services offices and tax centres - Addresses, office hours, and fax numbers From this section, you can get the address, hours of service at the counter, fax number, and local telephone number(s) of a tax services office or tax centre
	Canada Revenue Agency - Taxes The Tax Section of the Canadian Revenue Agency provides information and services for individuals; businesses; international and non-resident; charities; non-profit organizations; trusts administrators; registered plans administrators; tax professionals and Aboriginal people.
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) website provides access to accurate, timely and relevant information on federal and provincial business-related programs, services and regulations.
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Business Guides Information Guides/How To Guides/Fact Sheets - Business Guides & Fact Sheets for entrepreneurs looking for information on government programs, services and regulations (from the Federal and Provincial Governments).
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Business Start-Up Info-Guide The Business Start-Up Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations that may apply to individuals starting a business in Ontario.
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Checklists for Franchisees This fact sheet of the website offers a checklist of questions to assist you in making a decision about acquiring a franchise.
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Contact Us This section of the website provides information on how to contact the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) by telephone (toll free or local), by TTY, by mail or by e-mail.
	Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Resources for Exporters and Importers On this web page are resources for individuals interested in importing and exporting.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada Canada’s citizenship and immigration programs help build a community of citizens respected throughout the world. Visit this Web site often for up-to-date information about them and their services.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - After You Arrive… Coming to Canada is an exciting opportunity but also a great challenge. Find out from this website how to get the help you need and read some great advice about living in Canada.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada This website provides information for temporary residents who are already in Canada as visitors, students or workers, and wish to extend their stay, change the conditions of their stay, change their type of temporary status, or correct problems with their status.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Application to Study in Canada Study Permits This website provides information for persons who are outside Canada who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and who wish to study temporarily in Canada.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Applying as a Business Immigrant - Investor, Entrepreneur, or Self-Employed Persons The Federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is responsible for assessing all immigration applications. Persons interested in applying as a business immigrant to Canada should review the Guide for Applying as a Business Immigrant from this website. This guide explains in detail the selection system and the application process.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Applying for citizenship Canadians are proud of their citizenship. Canadian citizenship is one of the most prized in the world. Every year about 150,000 people become citizens. Learn more about Canadian citizenship or how to become a citizen from this website.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in Order to Enter Canada as Visitors Citizens of certain countries may require a temporary resident visa in order to travel to Canada. This website provides list of countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Entrepreneur - Regulatory Requirements To qualify as an Entrepreneur, an applicant must meet the Entrepreneur definition. This website provides definition and regulatory requirements for entrepreneur.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Entrepreneur Counselling and Monitoring Guides For immigrant entrepreneur applicants, the visa issued will contain conditions relating to establishing a business in Canada. This web site provides guides for business persons who have been issued permanent resident visas and who come to Canada as entrepreneurs.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Immigrant Investor Financing Financing is allowed in the Immigrant Investor Program. This web site provides financing information and list of the CDIC members participating in this Program.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Immigrating to Canada as a Self-employed Person As a self-employed person, you must have relevant experience in cultural activities, athletics or farm management. You must also have the intention and ability to establish a business that will, at a minimum, create employment for yourself. You must make a significant contribution to cultural activities or athletics or purchase and manage a farm in Canada. This web site provides full details of the Self-Employed Person Program.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Immigrating to Canada as an Investor The Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) allows prospective immigrants to make a passive investment in a government fund and become a landed immigrant. This web site provides details of this investor program.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Jobs Exempt from Work Permit Requirement In special situations, you may be able to work temporarily in Canada without holding a work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). This web site provides the list of work permit exemptions.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - List of Countries and Corresponding Canadian Visa Offices In order to be admitted to Canada, all applicants must meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. The decision concerning admission rests with the Canadian visa office dealing with your application. Applications to immigrate to Canada must be made at a Canadian government office OUTSIDE Canada. This web site provides a list of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Medical Examination Requirements for Visitors This web site provides information relating to medical examination requirements for tourists, students and temporary foreign workers.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Residency Obligations for Permanent Residents Permanent residence status gives a non-Canadian the right to live in Canada. You must meet certain residency obligations to maintain your status as a permanent resident. This web site provides full details of residency obligations for permanent residents.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Skilled Worker Self-Assessment The Self-Assessment tool from this web site will help you decide if you should apply to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker. The questions here are like the questions on the application form. Your score on this test will show you how your skills and experience could be graded on your application.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Skilled workers and professionals Skilled workers are people whose education and work experience will help them find work and make a home for themselves as permanent residents in Canada. Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. You will find all the information and forms you need to make your application from this web site.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Temporary Foreign Workers Guidelines (FW) This web site explains the Regulations and CIC’s policy with respect to temporary foreign workers. It also provides guidelines that will assist officers in interpreting the Regulations and explain the programs that fit under these Regulations.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - What Human Resources Development Canada Will Do The federal Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for determining the effect on the Canadian labour market from the recruitment of foreign workers. HRSDC Foreign Worker Recruitment Counsellors process "confirmation" requests from companies to hire foreign workers.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Who is a Business Immigrant? Canada encourages international business people to invest in the Canadian economy through the Business Immigration Program. There are three parts to the Business Immigration Program: Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Self-Employed. The selection requirements for each category are different and applicants should review the criteria closely from this web site.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Working Temporarily in Canada In almost all cases you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada. A Work Permit is a document issued by the federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) that allows a foreign national who is not a permanent resident to work temporarily in Canada. This web site provides information on applying for a working permit.
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Working temporarily in Canada: Jobs that require a work permit but no labour market opinion People in the categories listed on this website need a work permit but do not need a labour market opinion from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).
	Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Working temporarily in Canada: Special categories—Information technology workers To fill critical shortages in Canada’s software industry, Canada has a simplified entry process for workers whose skills are in high demand in that industry. If people who come to Canada to work in one of the jobs listed, they do not need a letter from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and their work permit application may be processed more quickly.
	Department of Justice Canada - Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Entrepreneurs should review the terms and conditions removal guide on this web site for details on their reporting requirements.
	DriveTest - Driver Examination Centres An Ontario driver's licence is your proof of your privilege to drive. You must carry it with you whenever you drive. Visit this website to get information on how to obtain a licence.
	Enterprise Toronto Enterprise Toronto is an innovative public and private sector alliance created to provide one-stop sourcing of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of the City’s Entrepreneurs and small businesses.
	Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - For Consumers: Resource Centre The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada web site provides information on helping you better understand financial issues, products and services so that you can make well-informed decisions.
	Government of Ontario - About Ontario This web site is a virtual tour of Ontario, which also provides links to other web sites that can give you more detailed information about the people, the places and the events that give Ontario its vitality.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Foreign Worker Programs The Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Foreign Worker Program is to assist Canadian employers to meet their human resource needs, by facilitating the entry of skilled foreign workers, while ensuring the development of a strong domestic labour market. Ontario companies wishing to hire a foreign worker should consult this web site.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Foreign Worker Programs: HRSDC Office Directory This web site contains resources to help you find HRSDC office in Ontario.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Foreign Worker Programs: Intracompany Transfers The Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Intracompany Transfers web site provides complete guidelines for Human Resources professionals who are transferring executives, senior managers, and persons with specialized knowledge to a Canadian operation.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Hiring Skilled Workers and Supporting their Permanent Immigration This web site explains how employers can make a permanent job offer to a Skilled Worker to fill a full-time, permanent position in your company, and bring needed skills to Canada.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Social Insurance Number (SIN) The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. You will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government benefits. This web site provides detailed information related to the Social Insurance Number Program.
	Industry Canada - The Strategis Directory of Canadian Industries Industry Canada's Strategis, Canada's Business and Consumer site provides comprehensive information about most sectors of the economy including company directories, statistics and analysis, events, human resources, related associations and contacts for further details.
	Ministry of Economic Development and Trade - Seminars - Doing Business in Ontario Seminars Seminars on Doing Business in Ontario are provided for recently landed business immigrants. These seminars are presented in a number of languages and are designed in particular for immigrant entrepreneurs with terms and conditions on their visas. These seminars provide information on starting a business, Canadian tax and banking systems, business opportunities, and the removal of terms and conditions.
	Ministry of Economic Development and Trade - Seminars - General Information Seminars The Business Immigration Section of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade offers an information seminar the first and third Tuesday afternoon of every month at the Ontario Investment Service in downtown Toronto for individuals who are interested in immigrating to Ontario, Canada under the Business Immigration Program. This seminar provides an overview of Ontario, describes the immigration process, and highlights the services and resources available to business immigrants. The seminar is free, but pre-registration is required.
	Ministry of Economic Development and Trade - Small Business Enterprise Centres Small Business Enterprise Centres focus on providing support to start-up and small enterprises (SMEs) during their first through fifth years of operation. Entrepreneurs are provided with easy access to business consulting services and information covering management, marketing, technology and financing.
	Ministry of Education - Elementary and Secondary Overview The Ministry of Education web site provides general information about the province's school system for Elementary and Secondary Education.
	Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP). The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care web site provides detailed information on OHIP.
	Ministry of Labour - Employment Standards A Guide to the Employment Standards Act, along with other information relating to the above issues can be found in the Employment Standards home page of Ontario's Ministry of Labour's web site.
	Ministry of Labour - Health and Safety This web page lists all issues surrounding workplace health and safety. You can also find a Guide to the Ontario Health and Safety Act within this web site.
	Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Starting a Small Business in Ontario The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's Starting a Small Business in Ontario web site offers guidance to new entrepreneurs.
	Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Opening Doors to a Skilled Workforce If you are new to Canada and want information on settling in Ontario, start with Opening Doors to Internationally Trained Professionals and Tradespeople on this web site. This site provides an overview of Ontario government programs that are designed to help you.
	Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary Education This web site provides detailed information on enrolling in post-secondary colleges or universities.
	Ministry of Transportation - Driver Licensing This section provides information about driver and vehicle licensing, driver examination centres, licence issuing offices and ServiceOntario kiosks.
	Ministry of Transportation - Driver Licensing When you move to Ontario your foreign driver's licence may be valid for 60 days after which time you will need to obtain an Ontario Driver's Licence. The Ministry of Transportation is responsible for licensing and vehicle registering in the province.
	Ministry of Transportation - Getting an Ontario Driver's Licence If you live in Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid Ontario driver's licence to drive in the province. A newcomer to Ontario is required to apply for an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of taking up residence in the province. The Ministry of Transportation web site provides information you need for getting an Ontario Driver's Licence.
	Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 150 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.
	Ontario Human Rights Commission - The Ontario Human Rights Code The Ontario Human Rights Code (the "Code") is for everyone. It is a provincial law that gives everybody equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in specific areas such as jobs, housing and services. The Code's goal is to prevent discrimination and harassment because of race, colour, sex, handicap and age, to name some of the sixteen grounds. Visit this web site to more about the Code.
	Ontario Immigration This website provides excellent sources of information about settling in Ontario. It has a wide scope and covers many different topics such as living in Ontario, working in Ontario, doing business in Ontario, studying in Ontario and more.
	Ontario Immigration - Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program Visit this website to learn more about Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program (Pilot PNP). It is Ontario’s first-ever nomination program. The Pilot PNP is designed to contribute to job creation, job retention and economic development by attracting new investment, and by helping employers in targeted sectors to attract and retain qualified employees for jobs for which there are currently labour-market needs.
	Ontario Immigration - Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program - How to Apply: Employer Category Employers must first qualify under the Employer Category, and obtain approval for the positions they intend to fill under Pilot Provincial Nominee Program (Pilot PNP) in Ontario. You will find a detailed Employer Application Guide and application forms on this website.
	Ontario Immigration - Ontario's Pilot Provincial Nominee Program - How to Apply: Multinational Investor Category Employers must first qualify under the Multinational Investor Category, and obtain approval for the positions they intend to fill under the Pilot PNP in Ontario. You will find a detailed Multinational Investor Category Application Guide and application forms on this website.
	Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Persons interested in farming or agricultural related business in Ontario will find the investment services web site of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food helpful.
	Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food - Investing in Ontario Farms This website provides information to assist anyone interested in investing in Ontario Farm Land.
	Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines The Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines site will be of interest to business immigrants interested in settling and establishing in business in Northern Ontario, or in finding out more information about Ontario's large mining and mineral industry.
	Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Many parts of Ontario see tourism related investment as an important part of their economic development strategy. Visit the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation site for tourism related information and links.
	Ontario Tourism Information to assist in planning your trip to Ontario including hotel listings with on-line booking options, calendar of events and information on local amenities is available from this website. A feast for the senses awaits you in Ontario. From lush wilderness to urban adventures, Ontario offers a variety of year-round travel experiences and vacation ideas. Celebrate the seasons, arts, sports, heritage and culture. Whatever your passion, there's more to discover in Ontario.
	Pay Equity Commission - Overview of the Act Pay Equity is "equal pay for work of equal value". The Pay Equity Act requires that jobs be evaluated and work mostly or traditionally done by women be compared to work mostly or traditionally done by men. Visit this web site to learn more about Pay Equity Act.
	ServiceOntario - Gateway for Business - MyBIS The Business Information Service (MyBIS) is an Ontario Business Connects (OBC) – ServiceOntario initiative to expand the business–to–government relationship. By subscribing to this e–mail service, you can receive relevant links to information you want, quickly and easily. You will have a choice of business topics such as taxation, training, export, import, intellectual property and more.
	ServiceOntario - Gateway for Business - Starting a Business ServicieOntario's Starting a Business site provides information on starting a small business and links to resources available to small business.
	ServiceOntario - Gateway for Business - Welcome to the Ontario Business Gateway This website offers a wide-range of government information relevant to your business. Simply navigate the topics from this website for a quick and easy way to take care of your business with government.
	Settlement.Org An excellent place to find out information about settling in Ontario is Settlement.org, a site managed by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI). At this site you will find information on a wide range of issues including community and recreation programs, education, healthcare, employment, language training, housing etc.
	Settlement.Org - Education Whether you are looking for programs and courses to improve your skills or need to enroll your children in school, get the information you need to access education in Ontario.
	Settlement.Org - How can I find housing or an apartment to rent? The actual process of searching for your first apartment in Ontario requires organized planning. Before starting your search, you must think about the kind of housing that you need and can afford. The first decision you should make is how large a place you need. If you are single, you may opt to rent a room, bachelor or one-bedroom apartment. Settlement.Org provides you with the helpful information you need for finding a house or an apartment.
	Settlement.Org - How can I get an Ontario driver's licence? When you move to Ontario your foreign driver's licence may be valid for 60 days after which time you will need to obtain an Ontario Driver's Licence. Settlement.Org provides you with the helpful information you need for getting an Ontario driver's licence.
	Settlement.Org - How can I get health care coverage (OHIP)? You should apply for OHIP as soon as you arrive in Ontario. Generally, there is a three-month waiting period from the date you arrive until you are covered. During this period, you are encouraged to buy health insurance from a private company. Settlement.Org provides you with the helpful information on this temporary health coverage.
	Settlement.Org - Personal Finance This web site provides information on personal finance services. Personal finance includes everything from bank accounts, cheques, credit cards and mortgages to investment, insurance and taxation; in other words, everything related to you and your family's financial affairs.
	Settlement.Org - Why would I need private health insurance? Immigrants to Ontario are eligible for coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). However, you will NOT be covered for the first 90 days you are in Ontario. Health care can be expensive. It is very important that you arrange for private health coverage for the first 90 days before you move to Ontario. Settlement.Org provides you with the helpful information you need for private health insurance.
	Settlement.Org - Your First Days in Ontario "Your First Days in Ontario" from this web site has useful information for your first two weeks in Ontario.
	Tourism Toronto Information to assist in planning your trip to Ontario including hotel listings with on-line booking options, calendar of events and information on local amenities is available from this web site. Tourism Toronto is the official destination marketing arm of the City of Toronto. As the City’s sales and marketing agency, Tourism Toronto focuses on promoting and selling the City as a destination for tourists, convention delegates, and business travellers. Officially operating as a not-for-profit agency, Tourism Toronto has more than 900 members and is a partnership of public and private sectors.

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