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- The International Experience Canada (IEC) program offers an opportunity to live and work in Canada for as long as two years. Participating countries have a reciprocal agreement where young adults can build valuable cultural and work experience by travelling internationally. Depending on the...
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- Planning an extended trip to Canada? Or are you simply conscious of your budget as a traveller? A hostel can be a great way to keep lodging costs manageable during a trip to Canada. The hostelling experience isn’t particularly luxurious. It’s not the same as staying in a four-star hotel or...
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- Whether you’re coming to Canada from the USA or any other country, or coming to Canada as a student or for any other reason, you want to be prepared. We’ve put together this list of four things to know before coming to Canada to help you adjust, adapt, and succeed in your new surroundings. 1...
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- High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is a common chronic health condition worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the number of adults aged 30–79 years with hypertension has increased from 650 million to 1.28 billion in the last thirty years. Chances are, you...
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- Depending on the nature of your visit, travel health insurance for Canada can be a requirement for crossing the border. In other cases, carrying travel medical insurance in Canada is a good idea, but not a legal mandate. Let’s take a closer look at health travel insurance for visits to Canada....
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- Are you applying to, or have already been accepted into, the International Experience Canada (IEC) program? Many IEC participants visit Canada by choosing the Working Holiday category. This type of experience allows you to work in a variety of jobs and industries, the Government of Canada...
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