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Canadian Culture
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The
more familiar you are with Canada as a country and the Canadian
people, the more confident you will feel in communicating
in your personal and work life in BC.
Another
source of information about Canada is CBC Radio International.
You can listen to Canadians talk about the economic, political and
social issues in their country.
To
find out how to tune in on your short wave radio, click
on:
http://www.rcinet.ca/
click on the language you wish to use
click on Schedules and Frequencies for the station in your country
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"I
have looked at several Canadian websites about Canadian culture
and workplace practices."
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One
way of assessing your knowledge of Canada is to take the Canadian
Citizenship Practice Test. Click on the link below and
scroll down to read through the Citizenship Booklet first
then try the Canadian Citizenship Test.
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"I
have completed the Canadian citizenship practice test."
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The
next step is to read all you can about Canada and BC. Talk
to people who have moved to Canada, about their experiences. Ask
lots of questions - the more you know and understand, the better
you will be able to move into the Canadian workplace with confidence.
A newspaper
written for immigrants in BC was just started in May 2004 - it is
an excellent newspaper to learn about BC from the immigrant's point
of view.
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"I
have read books on BC and have read newspapers from cities in BC."
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Canadians
have a strong commitment to life long learning - which means our
education never stops. Even though you may be qualified in
a certain profession or trade, we expect people in our workforce
to continue taking training and higher education throughout their
lives.
http://www.blueprint4life.ca/
click on English
click on Competencies
Scroll down to Area B Learning and Work Exploration
click on the level you wish to explore
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"I
feel confident I know enough about BC to settle there successfully."
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to Employment Readiness Matrix,
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