It’s now close to 10 years since I first set foot at the Canadian soil. Winnipeg was my destination and still fresh in my memory, I remember how the officials of the PAM (Philippines Association in Manitoba) helped me settle in. With gratitude I thanked them for that and since then I became adaptable to anything new to me.
During my time, 3 months is the longest processing period before a Permanent Residence Visa is released. Now, basing on what I know and heard, I can’t imagine the stress and mixed feelings on some applicants as their applications are subject to scrutiny notwithstanding the fact that the wait times had increased to 5 years. Read the rest
There’s no doubt that new immigrants coming to Canada are helping the economy. With the Canadian dollar traded higher than its U.S. counterpart, the incredible rise absolutely boosted the Canadian loonies’ buying power but the downside risks are inevitable. As inflation rate sinks, on the other side of the coin, it could the impact the jobs at the manufacturing industry as our US neighbor investors may think twice if Canada is the best place for their business. There is Mexico on the other side of the border where labor is cheap and what about labor we sent to China? The recent downsizing of various auto industries is felt with more coldness as we enter the winter season. My point here is that most immigrants rely on manufacturing sectors for their livelihood. With and without any Canadian experience, new immigrants beat the cold weather just to sustain the call of work from the job placements agencies in order to get their niche in the job market. The gained experience would improve their credentials in finding better long-term or permanent jobs in the future. 
In the light of the recent death of a Filipina Caregiver, 
Studies show that online shopping growth increases each year and thanks to the concept that brought people’s life more fancy complicated. The fact that we wanted to make our shopping easier means that we have to invest in a faster computer equipped with a security software, a high speed connection, a credit card and a tons of guts to do all these things. There are many good things that people find better in online shopping. Using the powerful features of the Internet is limitless. You can shop without pressure and you can compare stores side by side with each other without spending a drop of gas from your car. The convenience is yours and there is no such thing as “shop till you drop” because you will not get tired of going around the mall until you find the things you like. 
I live 5 minutes from the palatial estate of Doulton Place Mansion, located in the elite urban neighborhood in Mississauga where Jocelyn Dulnuan died. I heard the fresh news from CTV and I am deeply saddened by what happened to her. Another Filipina whose dream of coming to Canada shattered all of a sudden and how did she died remained an enigma with no details disclosed to the media that should kept one’s mind from wondering. This breaking news bedazzled the Filipino community in Toronto and all throughout Canada.
According to sources, Ms Dulnuan who hailed from Ifugao, Mt. Province, arrived in Canada last year. Leaving a husband, 4-year old daughter and family behind, she came to seek for greener pastures in a country known to be one of the “Best places in the World to Live”, Canada. Her coming to Canada is not free. She has taken out loans to finance the processing of her Working Visa as a Live-In Caregiver and after what became of her, repatriating her body could lead to a deeper financial burden to the people she left behind. With help from DFA (Toronto Consulate Office), Filipino-Canadian Association in Vaughn and other volunteers (my apologies for not naming all of them), they were able to raise $10,000 to finance the repatriation of her body back to her homeland. Vigils and prayers were held in Toronto before her casket was flown back to the Philippines.
Three weeks ago she was reported and found dead by her employer in their mansion in Mississauga City, Ontario. After weeks of investigation “foul play” was ruled out and until now no further details were disclosed to the media and public. As of yet, there is no answer for the question why it took so long for the Canadian law enforcers to crack down into the mystery murder case all knowing it was a foul play? Won’t it be because some sources say, Ms. Dulnuan might know her assailant and any spitted details could jeopardize the ongoing investigation of the case?
