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http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/montreal/story.html?id=adf03a81-a3ee-4657-8ed1-dab96e4276af&p=1
Abs.,
Fábio
sexta-feira, 29 de agosto de 2008
quinta-feira, 28 de agosto de 2008
Escolas Católicas em Ontário
Catholic school boards in Ontario are outperforming public ones, according to a new study by the C. D. Howe Institute that measures the best and worst school boards in the province based on standardized test scores. The list of top 13 above-average boards, 11 of which are Catholic, and bottom 10 below-average boards are in no particular order since the author of the report, an economics professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, says they are impossible to rank.
York Catholic was the only GTA board to make it on the above average list; Differing Peel Catholic School Board, and the public boards of Halton, Durham and York Region are below average. In his report, David Johnson weighs in on why Catholic school boards may be faring better than their non-denominational counterparts, writing that "competition improves school results, since Catholic parents can choose to send their children to either Catholic or public schools."But the comparison drew ire from the province's public school board association, that lambasted the study for "using misleading interpretations to assert the superiority of one school system [Catholic] over another [Public]."
"The report makes claims about the relative success of public and Catholic school boards in the province, based on out-of-date information and couched in language more related to calculating one's odds at winning a coin toss than to offering the public, and parents in particular, accurate information about student achievement in Ontario's schools," Colleen Schenk, president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, said in a statement.
Ross Virgo, spokesman for the York Region District School Board, alluded to concerns about data based on 2001 census figures. York has changed dramatically in the past seven years and now has many more ESL students, he said. Even the York Catholic District School Board reacted cautiously. "We don't believe in any kind of ranking; we don't think it's useful," said Chris Cable, the board's communications manager. "What's really important is that we do take a look at what is happening at each individual school."
The C. D. Howe Institute, an economic and social policy think-tank based in Toronto, hired Mr. Johnson to develop a method that accounts for the influence of socio-economic factors on student test scores, and measures the relative school performance among schools with a similar demographic population. "The purpose of doing this kind of analysis in general is to get away from the stance that what happens at the school and what happens at the board doesn't really matter. If in fact all the [test] results were driven by demographics, it wouldn't make any difference what happened at the schools," he said in an interview yesterday. "The other purpose here is to say there is a gap between boards.... And for some boards, it's pretty big. "The difference between Catholic and public board performance begs for closer inspection, he said.
According to the methodology, an "above average school board" is likely to have a school that performs well in test scores, said Benjamin Dachis, policy analyst at the C. D. Howe Institute. Last year, in time for a provincial election that was fought largely on the merits of publicly funding all faith based schools, the C. D. Howe Institute put out a paper that made the economic case for public funding of more school choice.
As for whether or not competition has pushed Catholic boards to do better, Mark McGowan, principal of the Catholic University of St. Michael's College, at the University of Toronto, who is an expert on Catholic education, said there are a battery of reasons why parents choose to enroll their child in a Catholic school.
"I would hope the first and primary reason would be to be educated in the Catholic faith," he said.
National Post
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York Catholic was the only GTA board to make it on the above average list; Differing Peel Catholic School Board, and the public boards of Halton, Durham and York Region are below average. In his report, David Johnson weighs in on why Catholic school boards may be faring better than their non-denominational counterparts, writing that "competition improves school results, since Catholic parents can choose to send their children to either Catholic or public schools."But the comparison drew ire from the province's public school board association, that lambasted the study for "using misleading interpretations to assert the superiority of one school system [Catholic] over another [Public]."
"The report makes claims about the relative success of public and Catholic school boards in the province, based on out-of-date information and couched in language more related to calculating one's odds at winning a coin toss than to offering the public, and parents in particular, accurate information about student achievement in Ontario's schools," Colleen Schenk, president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, said in a statement.
Ross Virgo, spokesman for the York Region District School Board, alluded to concerns about data based on 2001 census figures. York has changed dramatically in the past seven years and now has many more ESL students, he said. Even the York Catholic District School Board reacted cautiously. "We don't believe in any kind of ranking; we don't think it's useful," said Chris Cable, the board's communications manager. "What's really important is that we do take a look at what is happening at each individual school."
The C. D. Howe Institute, an economic and social policy think-tank based in Toronto, hired Mr. Johnson to develop a method that accounts for the influence of socio-economic factors on student test scores, and measures the relative school performance among schools with a similar demographic population. "The purpose of doing this kind of analysis in general is to get away from the stance that what happens at the school and what happens at the board doesn't really matter. If in fact all the [test] results were driven by demographics, it wouldn't make any difference what happened at the schools," he said in an interview yesterday. "The other purpose here is to say there is a gap between boards.... And for some boards, it's pretty big. "The difference between Catholic and public board performance begs for closer inspection, he said.
According to the methodology, an "above average school board" is likely to have a school that performs well in test scores, said Benjamin Dachis, policy analyst at the C. D. Howe Institute. Last year, in time for a provincial election that was fought largely on the merits of publicly funding all faith based schools, the C. D. Howe Institute put out a paper that made the economic case for public funding of more school choice.
As for whether or not competition has pushed Catholic boards to do better, Mark McGowan, principal of the Catholic University of St. Michael's College, at the University of Toronto, who is an expert on Catholic education, said there are a battery of reasons why parents choose to enroll their child in a Catholic school.
"I would hope the first and primary reason would be to be educated in the Catholic faith," he said.
National Post
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terça-feira, 26 de agosto de 2008
Recomendações para o 1º dia de Trabalho
YOUR FIRST DAY ON THE JOB
THE FIRST IMPRESSION: on your first day at work is important because it determines your future relationships at your workplace. Your new coworkers’ first impressions of you are based on your actions, comments, dress, and non-verbal behaviour.
Hopefully, you observed how others were dressed during your interview. If you paid attention, you already know how to DRESS on your first day. It is even clearer if the company gave you their written policy regarding dress. If you have to wear a uniform, make sure it fits, it is clean and not wrinkled.
COMMUNICATION: is not only what you say. Your body language also conveys powerful messages about your thoughts and feelings. Here are a few points about work place communication that may help you on your first day:
- Be an active listener
- Speak confidently; do not mumble
- Shake the hands of your fellow employees with confidence
- Make eye contact when you are introduced
- Offer a warm smile
Try and REMEMBER THE NAMES of people you meet. In reality, it is hard to remember everybody's name, but here are some strategies you can use:
- Practice remembering a few names every day, especially those of people you will be working with directly.
- Write some names down and read over the list before you go to work in the morning.
- Never be afraid to ask. It is all right to ask someone whose name you remember for someone's whose name you forgot.
ON YOUR FIRST DAY:
- People might not pay a lot of attention to you. They may go on with their business without noticing you are there.
- People might make a lot of effort to welcome you to the organization.
- Expect high emotions from yourself such as excitement, anticipation, nervousness, anxiety, fear.
HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR FIRST DAY:
- Be humble. Being nervous is human and natural.
- Be nice to others first; do not wait for them to be nice to you.
- Have a sincere desire to join the group; let them feel that you want to be a team member.
- Try to do everything you can to have a positive start.
- Observe what is going on around you. This will give you a better idea of how things work.
- If you are not clear on what you should be doing on your first day, ask
Good Luck !
YMCA
Fábio
THE FIRST IMPRESSION: on your first day at work is important because it determines your future relationships at your workplace. Your new coworkers’ first impressions of you are based on your actions, comments, dress, and non-verbal behaviour.
Hopefully, you observed how others were dressed during your interview. If you paid attention, you already know how to DRESS on your first day. It is even clearer if the company gave you their written policy regarding dress. If you have to wear a uniform, make sure it fits, it is clean and not wrinkled.
COMMUNICATION: is not only what you say. Your body language also conveys powerful messages about your thoughts and feelings. Here are a few points about work place communication that may help you on your first day:
- Be an active listener
- Speak confidently; do not mumble
- Shake the hands of your fellow employees with confidence
- Make eye contact when you are introduced
- Offer a warm smile
Try and REMEMBER THE NAMES of people you meet. In reality, it is hard to remember everybody's name, but here are some strategies you can use:
- Practice remembering a few names every day, especially those of people you will be working with directly.
- Write some names down and read over the list before you go to work in the morning.
- Never be afraid to ask. It is all right to ask someone whose name you remember for someone's whose name you forgot.
ON YOUR FIRST DAY:
- People might not pay a lot of attention to you. They may go on with their business without noticing you are there.
- People might make a lot of effort to welcome you to the organization.
- Expect high emotions from yourself such as excitement, anticipation, nervousness, anxiety, fear.
HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR FIRST DAY:
- Be humble. Being nervous is human and natural.
- Be nice to others first; do not wait for them to be nice to you.
- Have a sincere desire to join the group; let them feel that you want to be a team member.
- Try to do everything you can to have a positive start.
- Observe what is going on around you. This will give you a better idea of how things work.
- If you are not clear on what you should be doing on your first day, ask
Good Luck !
YMCA
Fábio
segunda-feira, 25 de agosto de 2008
Ajuda Especial no Canadá : Mentor
The Value of a Mentor
What is a Mentor?
A Mentor is a person who can guide you, help you and nurture your career quest. He or she is the one that you want to model after.
Why do you need a mentor?
If you are working, a mentor can coach you to pursue your career goal; if you are a new immigrant who is looking for work, a mentor can help you understand Canadian workplace culture, identify skills needed and explore opportunities in your professional field.
How to find a Mentor?
You can find a mentor on your own. Identify someone in your field that you admire and respect. Test water by asking advice. If you feel the rapport is right for mentoring relationship after a few meetings, you can either ask the person to be your mentor directly or tell him or her how much you have benefited from his or her advice and hope he or she will continue to offer guidance.
How to nurture the relationship?
Talk with your mentor about your mutual expectation for the mentoring relationship. Always think about what you can do for a mentor besides what your mentor can do for you. A reciprocal relationship will be a lasting one.
Be sure not to burden your mentor by demanding too much of their time and attention. A lot of mentors are volunteers and the time they spend for you should be respected.
Although the feeling of being needed and making a difference in somebody’s life is rewarding, a token of gratitude for your mentor will be appreciated.
What is required from a Mentee?
You, a mentee, need to be open and honest with your mentor. You also need to have realistic expectations. If you are looking for a job, it is not always realistic to expect your mentor find you a job. However, a mentor can help assess your strength and weaknesses, show you where and how to gain the skills needed in your professional field and most important of all, help you get networking contacts, which will be crucial in your job search.
From : YMCA - Canada
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What is a Mentor?
A Mentor is a person who can guide you, help you and nurture your career quest. He or she is the one that you want to model after.
Why do you need a mentor?
If you are working, a mentor can coach you to pursue your career goal; if you are a new immigrant who is looking for work, a mentor can help you understand Canadian workplace culture, identify skills needed and explore opportunities in your professional field.
How to find a Mentor?
You can find a mentor on your own. Identify someone in your field that you admire and respect. Test water by asking advice. If you feel the rapport is right for mentoring relationship after a few meetings, you can either ask the person to be your mentor directly or tell him or her how much you have benefited from his or her advice and hope he or she will continue to offer guidance.
How to nurture the relationship?
Talk with your mentor about your mutual expectation for the mentoring relationship. Always think about what you can do for a mentor besides what your mentor can do for you. A reciprocal relationship will be a lasting one.
Be sure not to burden your mentor by demanding too much of their time and attention. A lot of mentors are volunteers and the time they spend for you should be respected.
Although the feeling of being needed and making a difference in somebody’s life is rewarding, a token of gratitude for your mentor will be appreciated.
What is required from a Mentee?
You, a mentee, need to be open and honest with your mentor. You also need to have realistic expectations. If you are looking for a job, it is not always realistic to expect your mentor find you a job. However, a mentor can help assess your strength and weaknesses, show you where and how to gain the skills needed in your professional field and most important of all, help you get networking contacts, which will be crucial in your job search.
From : YMCA - Canada
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sábado, 23 de agosto de 2008
Hospedagem - B&B
Gostaria de fazer um destaque, ao tipo de hospedagem que utilizei no Canadá, que se chama B&B, (http://www.bbcanada.com/), ou seja, Bed and Breakfast, para os que não sabem, famílias alugam quartos de suas residências, para turistas e/ou imigrantes, oferecendo além do pernoite o café da manhã. Se há algo que não posso esquecer e admirar foi a atenção que tive dos proprietários de um deles. Passamos horas muito agradáveis falando do Canadá, da vida, de condições sócio-econômicas, de imigração, etc. Foi quase uma “consultoria” e ao mesmo tempo parecíamos velhos amigos, foi muito legal!
Se você tiver a oportunidade de ficar numa casa onde as pessoas estejam dispostas a conversar e ajudar o “candidato a imigração”, isto será, sem dúvida, imperdível e impagável.
Se você tiver a oportunidade de ficar numa casa onde as pessoas estejam dispostas a conversar e ajudar o “candidato a imigração”, isto será, sem dúvida, imperdível e impagável.
Boa Sorte!
Abs.,
Fabio
Viagem Exploratória
Após muitas pesquisas, havia chegado o momento de verificar, com meus próprios olhos, algumas informações obtidas.
Desta forma, em outubro de 2006, fui sozinho conhecer um pouco do Canadá, programei minha viagem para Ontário e Alberta, conheci cidades, mesmo ficando uma semana em cada província, mas foi uma experiência muito gratificante, pois além de conhecer os lugares nos quais pretendia estabelecer-me, fiz amigos canadenses, brasileiros, conheci pessoas nas ruas, entidades de apoio a imigrantes, recrutadores, enfim muita gente.
Para quem tiver a oportunidade, foi uma experiência excelente, poder estar lá, ainda que como turista, e vivenciar, por exemplo, uma simples ida de Mississauga a Toronto num trem fantástico e ver a tranqüilidade, a confiança e a educação das pessoas, realmente um clima diferente, que só estando lá se pode perceber.
A sensação de dirigir também foi muito legal, dava para se sentir praticamente em casa.
Ao voltar para o Brasil, pude ter a certeza de que estaria trocando de país com mais segurança, inclusive para enfrentar os desafios inerentes ao recém chegado, em busca de estabelecer-se e tornar-se um cidadão canadense, com muita esperança e orgulho.
Desta forma, em outubro de 2006, fui sozinho conhecer um pouco do Canadá, programei minha viagem para Ontário e Alberta, conheci cidades, mesmo ficando uma semana em cada província, mas foi uma experiência muito gratificante, pois além de conhecer os lugares nos quais pretendia estabelecer-me, fiz amigos canadenses, brasileiros, conheci pessoas nas ruas, entidades de apoio a imigrantes, recrutadores, enfim muita gente.
Para quem tiver a oportunidade, foi uma experiência excelente, poder estar lá, ainda que como turista, e vivenciar, por exemplo, uma simples ida de Mississauga a Toronto num trem fantástico e ver a tranqüilidade, a confiança e a educação das pessoas, realmente um clima diferente, que só estando lá se pode perceber.
A sensação de dirigir também foi muito legal, dava para se sentir praticamente em casa.
Ao voltar para o Brasil, pude ter a certeza de que estaria trocando de país com mais segurança, inclusive para enfrentar os desafios inerentes ao recém chegado, em busca de estabelecer-se e tornar-se um cidadão canadense, com muita esperança e orgulho.
Abs.,
Fabio
domingo, 17 de agosto de 2008
Guenta Coração!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Olá amigos(as),
Hoje no café da manhã, me dei conta e comecei a lembrar de um fato curioso, quantas pessoas queridas eu tive a oportunidade de conhecer aqui no Brasil e já partiram para o Canadá ! Considero num período relativamente curto, de Abril até Agosto, tivemos vários casais que já mudaram para este país que é nossa esperança de uma vida melhor, não em termos de riqueza financeira necessariamente, mas respeito, segurança e qualidade de vida!
Para que não fique dúvidas passo a seguir os nomes para que você tenha certeza que não te esqueci e sinto muito sua falta:
Daniel e Cinthia
Juan e Silvia
Luciano e Nanade
Paulo e Luz
Gustavo e Renata
Paulo e Eliane
Me perdoe se esqueci de alguém, a todos vocês meu forte abraço e aguardo ansioso a oportunidade de encontrá-los novamente, Felicidades !
Abs., Fábio
Trabalho !
Olá amigos, ontem foi uma data especial na minha vida, fez 1 ano que estou desempregado, ou como é dito "polidamente" disponível.....Sim, mesmo com qualificação, idiomas, mais de 20 anos nas áreas de comex e suprimentos, nada disto valeu, para minha surpresa até entrevistas aconteceram e não foram poucas, mas....Se por um lado aconteceram fatos que me ajudaram (muito) no processo imigratório, devido à rescisão de contrato de trabalho, aconteceram também períodos amargos, nos quais, num deles, pude ter a confirmação de que neste país experiência não combina com valorização, pelo contrario, aqui nesta sociedade empresarial hipócrita, tem-se uma visão distorcida de valores.
Aliado a este período de "disponibilidade", tive o privilégio de avançar numa de uma das minhas atividades mais focadas, que é a preparação para a imigração, um campo enorme de informações e atualizações, talvez esta tenha sido uma razão que justifique minha situação, e seja um caminho que a arquitetura divina colocou para que eu percorresse, rumo a minha felicidade.
Abs., Fábio
segunda-feira, 11 de agosto de 2008
Recolocação - Job Search
Factors to Consider Before Relocating:
In an ideal job market, you would find the job of your dreams right under your nose. You’d have a hefty paycheck, great benefits, flexibility and you’d wake up every day loving the work you do.The reality is you’ll probably spend several weeks — even months — scouring the Internet and chasing job leads just to find a few openings worth pursuing. Even after all of your efforts, the jobs you find may fall short of meeting all of the criteria to be the right opportunity for you.
People in such situations may never come across their dream job because they’ve limited themselves in the job market. They’ve narrowed their search to local job openings and have no idea that their dream job is actually in another city or state.
Many people, however, would be willing to pursue those opportunities if they were aware of them. According to a study from CareerBuilder.com and Apartments.com, conducted by Harris Interactive, 59 percent of employees say they’d be willing to relocate to another city for a new job and 44 percent say they’d be willing to relocate to another state, province or region for a new job.
“Depending on your career goals and where you live now, your best chance of finding work and achieving a rewarding career may be in another city or town,” says Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, co-authors of “Today’s Hot Job Targets.”
They warn, however, that relocating for a job isn’t the best option for everyone. In their book, they encourage people to consider the following five factors before making the decision to relocate.
Continued growth
There are no guarantees in today’s ever-changing job market. An occupation may experience booming growth one year and then come to a stand-still or decline a few years later. For example, jobs in the finance, insurance and human service clusters are now expected to grow significantly faster than previously expected, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009, which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, job projections are less optimistic than they were two years ago for occupations in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sales, and service clusters.
To help determine whether relocating is worth the effort, Farr and Shatkin suggest researching a particular occupation and its field or industry first. They say, “Before moving to another area, investigate whether local economic trends are expected to remain favorable. You may be able to find projections of job openings at the Web site of the state department of labor or office of employment security.”
Opportunities in your field
Many occupations flourish in some locations, but are rarely offered in others. For example, job seekers interested in the public relations field would have much more luck landing a job in densely populated areas like New York City than in areas populated by only a few thousand people.
Farr and Shatkin recommend visiting www.acinet.org to compare job opportunities in various cities. This resource shows people the state-specific economic trends for each occupation, followed by links that let them compare wages in different regions of the state; compare wages across states; or compare employment trends across states.
Networking
Having an intricate network of contacts is one of the biggest advantages people can have in their job search and careers. These contacts are excellent sources of job search advice, job leads and referrals. In most cases, a person’s network is usually made up of contacts living in the same area. Although a change in location doesn’t mean the contacts are no longer useful, it does mean the person relocating will need to work hard to develop new contacts that can support them in their new location.
Farr and Shatkin suggest, “Investigate whether your targeted area offers opportunities for you to network quickly. Perhaps there are local branches of social, religious or hobby-centered organizations to which you now belong or where you would fit in readily.”
Your résumé
Farr and Shatkin also warn that a person’s résumé may not be as impressive in one location as in another. “Employers in many regions may not be as familiar with your previous employers or the school or college you attended.”
They recommend that job seekers contact the job placement office of their school or college to find out whether or not other people have found employment in their target area. This strategy isn’t as necessary for job seekers from schools with a national reputation or seeking jobs where on-the-job training is all that’s required.
Culture shock
Before moving to a new location, people should be aware that there’s a good chance the culture will be different than where they currently live and work. It’s important for people to visit their target area before actually moving there to see if they feel comfortable there.
Farr and Shatkin remind job seekers that, “Given these concerns, the ideal strategy for relocating is to get hired for a job in the new location before you move — but this can be very difficult to do. A compromise strategy would be to set up temporary, bare-bones living quarters in the new location, find employment there and then settle into your new location.”
Art. da revista Muchmor-Canada
Abs.,
Fabio
In an ideal job market, you would find the job of your dreams right under your nose. You’d have a hefty paycheck, great benefits, flexibility and you’d wake up every day loving the work you do.The reality is you’ll probably spend several weeks — even months — scouring the Internet and chasing job leads just to find a few openings worth pursuing. Even after all of your efforts, the jobs you find may fall short of meeting all of the criteria to be the right opportunity for you.
People in such situations may never come across their dream job because they’ve limited themselves in the job market. They’ve narrowed their search to local job openings and have no idea that their dream job is actually in another city or state.
Many people, however, would be willing to pursue those opportunities if they were aware of them. According to a study from CareerBuilder.com and Apartments.com, conducted by Harris Interactive, 59 percent of employees say they’d be willing to relocate to another city for a new job and 44 percent say they’d be willing to relocate to another state, province or region for a new job.
“Depending on your career goals and where you live now, your best chance of finding work and achieving a rewarding career may be in another city or town,” says Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, co-authors of “Today’s Hot Job Targets.”
They warn, however, that relocating for a job isn’t the best option for everyone. In their book, they encourage people to consider the following five factors before making the decision to relocate.
Continued growth
There are no guarantees in today’s ever-changing job market. An occupation may experience booming growth one year and then come to a stand-still or decline a few years later. For example, jobs in the finance, insurance and human service clusters are now expected to grow significantly faster than previously expected, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009, which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, job projections are less optimistic than they were two years ago for occupations in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale sales, and service clusters.
To help determine whether relocating is worth the effort, Farr and Shatkin suggest researching a particular occupation and its field or industry first. They say, “Before moving to another area, investigate whether local economic trends are expected to remain favorable. You may be able to find projections of job openings at the Web site of the state department of labor or office of employment security.”
Opportunities in your field
Many occupations flourish in some locations, but are rarely offered in others. For example, job seekers interested in the public relations field would have much more luck landing a job in densely populated areas like New York City than in areas populated by only a few thousand people.
Farr and Shatkin recommend visiting www.acinet.org to compare job opportunities in various cities. This resource shows people the state-specific economic trends for each occupation, followed by links that let them compare wages in different regions of the state; compare wages across states; or compare employment trends across states.
Networking
Having an intricate network of contacts is one of the biggest advantages people can have in their job search and careers. These contacts are excellent sources of job search advice, job leads and referrals. In most cases, a person’s network is usually made up of contacts living in the same area. Although a change in location doesn’t mean the contacts are no longer useful, it does mean the person relocating will need to work hard to develop new contacts that can support them in their new location.
Farr and Shatkin suggest, “Investigate whether your targeted area offers opportunities for you to network quickly. Perhaps there are local branches of social, religious or hobby-centered organizations to which you now belong or where you would fit in readily.”
Your résumé
Farr and Shatkin also warn that a person’s résumé may not be as impressive in one location as in another. “Employers in many regions may not be as familiar with your previous employers or the school or college you attended.”
They recommend that job seekers contact the job placement office of their school or college to find out whether or not other people have found employment in their target area. This strategy isn’t as necessary for job seekers from schools with a national reputation or seeking jobs where on-the-job training is all that’s required.
Culture shock
Before moving to a new location, people should be aware that there’s a good chance the culture will be different than where they currently live and work. It’s important for people to visit their target area before actually moving there to see if they feel comfortable there.
Farr and Shatkin remind job seekers that, “Given these concerns, the ideal strategy for relocating is to get hired for a job in the new location before you move — but this can be very difficult to do. A compromise strategy would be to set up temporary, bare-bones living quarters in the new location, find employment there and then settle into your new location.”
Art. da revista Muchmor-Canada
Abs.,
Fabio
sexta-feira, 8 de agosto de 2008
Comprar ou Alugar um automóvel ?
Já tinha conhecimento da importância em se ter um automóvel no Canadá, não somente pelo rigor do inverno, mas também pelas grandes distâncias nem sempre cobertas pelos meios públicos de transporte, no horário e frequência necessários. Eu mesmo pude ver na prática a falta que um carro pode fazer numa hora de precisão, isto mesmo numa viagem exploratória, uma vez que tinha visitas agendadas fora dos grandes centros, tive quealugar um carro na hora.
Sendo assim, quando você chegar poderá analisar qual a melhor maneira de ter um veículo novo seja comprando ou alugando, vai depender das perspectivas de cada um, para facilitar sua vida dê uma lida neste artigo , deve ajudar na tomada de decisão:
http://cmcweb.ca/epic/site/cmc-cmc.nsf/vwapj/DRIVERS.pdf/$FILE/DRIVERS.pdf
Boa Sorte !
Abs.,
Fábio
terça-feira, 5 de agosto de 2008
A economia canadense
Why there's no need to panic about the Canadian economy
By Anne Golden, President and Chief Executive OfficerGlobe and Mail onlineJuly 18, 2008
Dire economic news seems to be hitting us from all sides these days. Yet there is no reason to panic about the state of Canada's overall economy.
True, recent news about the U.S. economy has been grim. The woes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together own or insure close to 50 per cent of the country's outstanding mortgage debt, have resulted in another tumble in global equity markets as concerns mount about the availability of credit. The fallout from the subprime meltdown will continue affecting financial markets into 2009, and residential construction is expected to remain at rock-bottom levels well into next year. This comes on top of contracting labour markets and rising inflation — a stagflation scenario that the Federal Reserve is struggling to deal with.
However, there are some bright spots. The weak greenback has contributed to solid gains in U.S. exports — the trade sector is likely to add a percentage point to growth in the second quarter of this year. Real wages are holding up despite higher gasoline prices and job losses, helping to boost growth in real household spending. In fact, it is likely that growth in the U.S. economy could accelerate to an annualized pace of 2 per cent in the second quarter, up from the 1 per cent registered in the first quarter. Growth will remain weak over the near term, but at least it should stay in positive territory.
The United States, Japan and much of Europe are encountering difficult economic times. However, developing countries, specifically China and even India (whose stellar 9-per-cent growth rate is expected to decelerate), are helping to pick up the slack. The Conference Board of Canada expects global GDP to expand by about 3 per cent this year. This strong global demand is supporting high raw material prices, even in the face of threatening economic reports.
The recent rise in oil and other commodity prices has benefited Canada's economy overall, despite uneven sectoral and regional impacts. While we are not producing a whole lot more (as measured by real GDP growth), much of what we do produce is now worth a whole lot more. Over the past five years, this "income effect" has driven up corporate profits and household income, while filling government coffers. This, in turn, has led to a robust performance in our domestic economy — bolstered by growth in business investment, household spending and government spending — driving the unemployment rate down to record lows. In fact, over the 2003-07 period, real GDP grew by an average of 2.9 per cent per year, with the domestic economy contributing about 4.7 percentage points, while the trade sector subtracted 1.8 points.
Looking ahead, there are signs that growth in our domestic economy is easing. We are not immune to the slowdown in U.S. consumer spending, nor to the restructuring that the Big Three auto producers are facing. The stalling of U.S. residential construction is hurting our forest-products industries, already under pressure from our high dollar. Bad economic news and higher gas prices are weakening consumer confidence — our real-estate market, buoyant for so long, is showing signs of softening. And the trade sector continues to drag down our overall growth rate.
Nevertheless, our strong domestic economy, boosted by high commodity prices, will cushion the landing, keeping employment elevated and business investment solid. The Conference Board is predicting that Canada's economy will grow by 1.7 per cent in 2008. While the headlines today may be grim, the board believes that our economy will remain sound through this tumultuous cycle and that there is no need to panic.
Anne Golden is president and CEO of The Conference Board of Canada. The board's latest economic forecast is available at www.conferenceboard.ca.
For more information:Tel: (613) 526-3280 E-mail: contactcboc@conferenceboard.ca
Learn more about The Conference Board of Canada
By Anne Golden, President and Chief Executive OfficerGlobe and Mail onlineJuly 18, 2008
Dire economic news seems to be hitting us from all sides these days. Yet there is no reason to panic about the state of Canada's overall economy.
True, recent news about the U.S. economy has been grim. The woes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together own or insure close to 50 per cent of the country's outstanding mortgage debt, have resulted in another tumble in global equity markets as concerns mount about the availability of credit. The fallout from the subprime meltdown will continue affecting financial markets into 2009, and residential construction is expected to remain at rock-bottom levels well into next year. This comes on top of contracting labour markets and rising inflation — a stagflation scenario that the Federal Reserve is struggling to deal with.
However, there are some bright spots. The weak greenback has contributed to solid gains in U.S. exports — the trade sector is likely to add a percentage point to growth in the second quarter of this year. Real wages are holding up despite higher gasoline prices and job losses, helping to boost growth in real household spending. In fact, it is likely that growth in the U.S. economy could accelerate to an annualized pace of 2 per cent in the second quarter, up from the 1 per cent registered in the first quarter. Growth will remain weak over the near term, but at least it should stay in positive territory.
The United States, Japan and much of Europe are encountering difficult economic times. However, developing countries, specifically China and even India (whose stellar 9-per-cent growth rate is expected to decelerate), are helping to pick up the slack. The Conference Board of Canada expects global GDP to expand by about 3 per cent this year. This strong global demand is supporting high raw material prices, even in the face of threatening economic reports.
The recent rise in oil and other commodity prices has benefited Canada's economy overall, despite uneven sectoral and regional impacts. While we are not producing a whole lot more (as measured by real GDP growth), much of what we do produce is now worth a whole lot more. Over the past five years, this "income effect" has driven up corporate profits and household income, while filling government coffers. This, in turn, has led to a robust performance in our domestic economy — bolstered by growth in business investment, household spending and government spending — driving the unemployment rate down to record lows. In fact, over the 2003-07 period, real GDP grew by an average of 2.9 per cent per year, with the domestic economy contributing about 4.7 percentage points, while the trade sector subtracted 1.8 points.
Looking ahead, there are signs that growth in our domestic economy is easing. We are not immune to the slowdown in U.S. consumer spending, nor to the restructuring that the Big Three auto producers are facing. The stalling of U.S. residential construction is hurting our forest-products industries, already under pressure from our high dollar. Bad economic news and higher gas prices are weakening consumer confidence — our real-estate market, buoyant for so long, is showing signs of softening. And the trade sector continues to drag down our overall growth rate.
Nevertheless, our strong domestic economy, boosted by high commodity prices, will cushion the landing, keeping employment elevated and business investment solid. The Conference Board is predicting that Canada's economy will grow by 1.7 per cent in 2008. While the headlines today may be grim, the board believes that our economy will remain sound through this tumultuous cycle and that there is no need to panic.
Anne Golden is president and CEO of The Conference Board of Canada. The board's latest economic forecast is available at www.conferenceboard.ca.
For more information:Tel: (613) 526-3280 E-mail: contactcboc@conferenceboard.ca
Learn more about The Conference Board of Canada
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