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 New to Canada? 

Trained in Health Care? 

College Boréal

Now Recruiting in Mississauga for January 2012

Get ready for the Canadian job market by attending 

a FREE language course that will improve your communication skills 

and knowledge of the health care sector in Ontario!

A new work-oriented English language course

offered AT NO CHARGE to newcomers,

permanent residents and protected persons,

who are at an intermediate English level (CLB 6 to 8)

and have training or experience in one of the following:

* nursing

* personal support work

* dental hygiene

* sleep technology

* medical radiation technology 

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You can now claim money back whenever you book your child into an art class!

The Government of Canada recently introduced the Canadian Children's Arts Tax Credit, giving parents the opportunity to claim the 15 per cent non-refundable Canadian Children's Arts Tax Credit on qualifying expenses up to $500 starting in 2011 for each child who is under the age of 16 at the beginning of the tax year. The age limit is 18 for children eligible for the Disability Tax Credit and an additional amount of $500 will be provided in those instances. The credit will go towards fees paid that contribute to the development of a child's creative skills or expertise in artistic or cultural programs. 

You should receive, or ask for, a receipt from organizations that provide prescribed art programs for which you paid to have your child enrolled. The organizations will determine the part of the fee that qualifies for the CATC.

Keep the receipts issued by the organizations that deliver the programs. Do not include the receipts when you file your income tax and benefit return. However, keep the receipts in case CRA ask for them to verify your claim.

For more information about this new benefit, please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations.

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is the Government of Canada's national housing agency and the go-to resource to better help you settle in Canada. They can provide you with housing information to help you make decisions and find a safe, affordable home for your family. They can also provide you with relevant and appropriate tools, products and resources related to housing.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has many guides for newcomers about renting and buying a home in Canada.

Many of their guides are available in 8 languages.

Topics include:

• Choosing the Right Mortgage for You
• How to Find and Rent a Home if You Have a Large Family
• Making an Offer and Closing the Deal
• Signing a Lease
• Understanding "For Rent" Ads 

For more details, contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations