Let’s Take a Look at John McCallum, the New Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
On Wednesday, November 4, John McCallum was sworn in as the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship under Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. McCallum previously served as the Liberal...
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Electoral Reform in Canada
Before his successful election on October 19, Justin Trudeau stated that if a Liberal government came to power, 2015 would be the last time Canadians took to the polls in a first-past-the-post (FPTP)...
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Getting to Know the Three Remarkable Immigrants in the Canadian Cabinet
The cabinet of new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been heralded and celebrated worldwide as “a cabinet that looks like Canada.” Indeed, Trudeau has attempted to reflect the diversity of Canada by...
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Amr Shokry and HR Insights
Amr Shokry is an HR leader with more than 18 years of experience in the field. Amr has worked in the HR field in Europe for several Fortune 500 companies, including Eli Lilly, Novartis, and 3M. For the...
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Be Money Smart: Avoid the Thought Traps
November is Financial Literacy Month, designed to inform Canadians about various events, programs and services that can enrich our financial knowledge, and to draw our attention to the importance of...
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The Tools of the Trade: Adding Value to Online Education
We know that both in-class and online learning models can offer a great educational experience if the right tools are used in the right way. The question is, how can we transform an online program into...
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Sylvain Charbonneau: The Student Becomes the Teacher
Sylvain Charbonneau is a Communication and International Trade Manager and Educator with over 15 years of experience. He graduated from Ashton College in 2013 with a Diploma in International Trade....
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The Wild West of Financial Planners in Canada
Many professions (doctors, accountants, engineers, etc.) have strict guidelines for professional practice. However, if you’re looking to become a financial planner, you’re in luck! You can start...
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Express Entry for Skilled-Trade Workers
Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry system is back in the news again this month, with Irish skilled-trade workers claiming the system puts them at a disadvantage by favouring those with...
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Be Money Smart: How to Form Healthy Money Habits
Financial literacy is an essential skill; it applies to everything, from how we spend our free time to where we choose to invest our resources. Without financial knowledge (budgeting skills, the...
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Chrystia Freeland’s First Month in Cabinet
Chrystia Freeland is the Member of Parliament representing the University-Rosedale (Ontario) riding. On November 4th, 2015, Chrystia was appointed to the Cabinet of Canada as Minister for International...
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What Really Scares Canadians about Foreign Investors in Vancouver?
For people looking for affordable housing, Vancouver might not be the best place to search. Despite being one of the most picturesque places in Canada, Vancouver is scaring off potential homebuyers...
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Can New Software Simplify the Immigration Application Process?
Immigration to Canada can be quite a complex process: you need to meet the requirements, fill in all the necessary forms, collect (and translate, if needed) the documents and wait for the application...
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Be Money Smart: What Not to Do When You Own a Business
Taking control of your money and being responsible in your spending and saving habits is an important part of financial literacy that applies not only to personal expenses, but to business expenses as...
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Why Are No Syrian Refugees Expected to Resettle in the Canadian North?
The Liberal government of Canada has revealed the details of its plan to relocate and resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by February 2016. In order to ensure the success of the plan, Prime Minister...
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Faculty Feature | Jabeen Boga
Jabeen Boga is an online instructor for Ashton’s Diploma in Human Resources Management program. She has taught a wide variety of HR modules, including: Organizational Effectiveness and Strategy,...
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Expert Insight into the New Harmonized LLQP Program – Part One
On January 1, 2016, the Harmonized Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) will come into effect. The Harmonized LLQP standardizes the entry level qualifications of new entrants to the industry...
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Wellness in the Workplace
It’s almost the new year- the perfect time to kick start your workplace wellness program and help your employees achieve their new years resolutions to be healthier. According to the British Columbia...
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Pawan Tahilramani: Passion, Dedication, and the Will to Succeed
When Pawan Tahilramani moved to Canada in 2007 from Qatar, he wanted to continue working in the Human Resources industry. “I had been working as an Officer, and then a Senior Officer for HSBC’s HR...
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Peter Perram | Faculty Feature
Peter Perram is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with 30 years of experience in the immigration field. For the past 15 years, Peter has served as an Immigration Manager with Guberman Garson...
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