March is Fraud Prevention Month. Today, as we wrap up the Fraud Prevention Month, let’s learn how to report immigration fraud. Call the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Border Watch Toll-Free Line at 1-888-502-9060 to report: a marriage of convenience suspicious activity at the border a person who has given false information on any immigration application or a person wanted …
New Canadian Canoe Program (May & June 2021)
We have a free outdoor program offering you and your families an opportunity to learn how to canoe! This program is open for all to join, regardless of their status in Canada. The free 6-week New Canadian Canoe Program runs from May 18 to June 24 and will teach participants how to safely enter and exit the canoe select safety …
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women’s achievements raise awareness about women’s equality lobby for accelerated gender parity fundraise for female-focused charities The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is “Choose …
Tax Slips for 2020 Taxes
Where do you get your tax slips? Tax slips are prepared by your employer, your pension providers or financial institutions. If you’ve lost a slip or haven’t received one, ask your employer/payer for it. 🎥 Watch this short video to learn the basics of filing personal income tax return in Canada! For COVID-19 benefits recipients, you will receive a T4A …
New Public Transit Investments across Canada
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has recently announced new public transit investments across Canada to build strong communities fight climate change create new jobs The investments of $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next 8 years include permanent funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. The investments announced will be used for subways …
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Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Targeting Seniors
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 9,797 Canadians became victims of COVID-19 fraud and $7 million was lost to COVID-19 fraud between March 6, 2020 and January 31, 2021. Recently Alberta Health Services (AHS) is receiving reports of a phone scam targeting seniors. Albertans over 75 are told they can book their COVID-19 immunization for a fee. Please note that …
All Invitations for 2020 PGP Sent
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has now finished sending all the invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). Didn’t receive any email? Check your invitation status by answering two simple questions using this online tool: What does your confirmation number start with What’s the second character? Congratulations if you have received the invitation in your …
New Year Resolution Ideas 2021
It’s the first week of 2021. As we enter Year 2 of the pandemic, what new year resolutions did you make for 2021? If you haven’t made any, here are three ideas for you to consider: Sanitize your phone regularly It is always essential to wash your hands thoroughly and regularly, with or without this pandemic, but what about your …
Chinatown Lamppost Banner Contest
Have you seen Chinatown’s current lamppost banners? For the past 3 years, the lamppost banner has had a panda design. They are now looking for a new design and are running a contest for it! Details of the contest: Calgary Chinatown BIA will select 3 designs Each winning designer will win $800 CASH PRIZE! The winning artworks will be deployed to the …