Jobs & Business
Job search, Canadian resumes, credential recognition and small-business setup for newcomers and residents.
How to Find a Job in Canada as a Newcomer
A practical newcomer job-search plan covering work authorization, Job Bank, settlement services, networking and applications.
GuideCanadian Resume Guide for Newcomers
How to adapt an international CV or resume to common Canadian expectations without hiding valuable overseas experience.
GuideForeign Credential Recognition in Canada
How internationally trained professionals can determine whether a Canadian occupation is regulated and start recognition or licensing.
CompareHow to Start a Sole Proprietorship in Canada
A practical setup guide for a Canadian sole proprietorship: registration, taxes, Business Number, GST/HST and liability.
GuideGST/HST for Small Businesses in Canada
When Canadian small businesses generally need to register for GST/HST, including the $30,000 small-supplier threshold.
GuideBusiness Number in Canada: When You Need One
Understand when a Canadian business needs a CRA Business Number, how program accounts attach to it and when provincial registration creates one.
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