Editorial

February 19, 2014

I arrived in Canada in 1998, as a new immigrant, armed with my law qualifications thinking I would just slide into the legal profession. After all, my degree in Law was from the prestigious University of London in the UK.

I could not have been more wrong. I had to go back to law school in Canada just to get a Certificate of Equivalency from a Canadian law school. Like all professions, legal professionals face their own set of challenges to integrate into the Canadian work force.

That's why MyBindi is so proud to support CultureLink's Information Interview Night (it's tonight!!) for Legal Professionals. See details below.

We all know the best way to find career opportunities or even make friends is to network. NetIP Toronto is committed to the advancement of South Asian Professionals and they're hosting their first networking event of 2014 (and that's tonight as well!!). I hope you've already registered because when I last checked they were fully booked. Not surprising since there's no cost to register and it includes food and refreshments. Be sure to sign up for upcoming NetIP events so as to not be disappointed in future.

And if you're mad at me for not giving you enough notice, here's an event that's happening NEXT week and there's still time for you to register. CAMP is hosting a networking event with entrepreneur and motivational speaker Emmanuel Lopez! This is also a FREE event so hurry up and register. See details below.

See you next month when we will be back in your inbox!

Syerah Virani

Editor-in-Chief & CEO

MyBindi.com

syerah@mybindi.com

	Information Interview Night for Newcomer Legal Professionals

	CultureLink Mentorship Program is hosting an Information Interview Night for Newcomer Legal Professionals. The event will be held in the evening on Wednesday Feb 19. Internationally Trained Legal Professionals (ITLP) are invited to CultureLink to take information interviews with established local legal professionals one-on-one. When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Where: CultureLink Settlement Services Time: 5:30pm - 9pm Tickets: this is a FREE event The interviews will be 20 minutes each. Pre-registration is mandatory for this event. The event is exclusively open to Internationally Trained Legal Professionals who are permanent residents or convention refugees in Canada. Step One: The ITLPs review the volunteer mentors' profile to see if the event is relevant to them Step Two: Register HERE. Step Three: Once we received your registration, we will send you an invitation via Eventbrite for you to book your tickets for each every appointment. There will be about 90 tickets to be chosen. For instance, one ticket will be Sangkil Yi - 7:00-7:20; and the next will be Sangkil Yi - 7:20-7:40, and from other mentors you will see for example Claudia Serraino 6:00-6:20, and Claudia Serraino 6:20-6:40 and so on and so forth. Registered ITLPs are welcome to stay in the lounge to network with peers while waiting for their appointments. Finger food and drinks will be provided. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, this event is provided free of charge to all eligible clients. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	NetIP Toronto 2014 Launch

	Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) Toronto cordially invites you to their first networking event of the year - NetIP Toronto 2014 Launch! When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Where: The Labatt Pub Time: starts at 6:30pm Tickets: this is a FREE event NetIP Toronto Food & drinks will be provided! Meet with various professionals from the community! Interact with the 2014 board and learn about our initiatives for the year. Please RSVP HERE. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	CAMP Networking Event

	CAMP invites you to their networking + info session with entrepreneur & motivational speaker Emmanuel Lopez. When: Thursday, February 27, 2014 Where: Joe Daniel Office - MP for Don Valley East Time: 6:15pm to 8pm Tickets: This is a FREE event however registration is required. CAMP attendees are welcome to bring guests. Seating is limited so please confirm your attendance via Email. Activate Your Indestructible Optimism Powerful tools & methods to transform a negative mindset into a positive one 3 proven, strong keys to success to increase your confidence & resilience Receive a list of top 10 inspiring movies & personal stories to accomplish goals in your career, business and life Key Benefits: Identify and focus on future vision, not current reality of challenges Become aware of destructive thought patterns Transform old patterns through new processes and tools For more information about CAMP please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	TATA Tea Now Available in Canada!

	Shahrukh Khan's favorite tea has arrived in Canada! India's #1 Tea is now available in Canada from coast to coast. You can brew Tata's bold malty flavor at home for an authentic taste of India. Welcome India's #1 tea by helping us brew some magic in Canada. Tata Tea, now available at major retailers. SUPER STAR KI PASAND - TATA TEA. AB CANADA KI PASAND BHI!

	Celebrating Womanhood at the 2nd Annual Gala

	CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD is a spectacular Gala Event to inspire, honour and applaud some fabulous women to commemorate International Women's Day 2014. Hosted by WINGS (Women's Initiatives to Nurture, Grow & Support) & FEMME CIRCLE, and strengthened by MyBindi.com as the online media partner, we come together bigger and better for the second time in Mississauga, after our successful reception last year. Come and build your own brand. Let everyone know who you are. Great networking opportunity for the talented, those seeking talent, new immigrants, growing business women, established executives and entrepreneurs! When: Friday, March 7, 2014 Where: Sagan Banquet Hall Time: starts at 6pm Tickets: $30.00 To purchase tickets please click HERE. Event features: Motivational speakers, vibrant art exhibition, inspiring performances, glamorous fashion show and an awards ceremony, followed by a sumptuous dinner within the gorgeous ambiance of the Sagan Banquet Hall! Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information or to inquire about booths or sponsorship please click HERE or Email. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	Hire Canada Job Fair & Training Expo

	Visit one of Ontario's most successful recruiting events! With many on-site recruiters, free resume critiquing, career specialists and admissions staff to assist you. Admission and parking is always free! When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Time: 11am to 3pm Where: Mississauga Convention Centre FREE Admission & Parking Hire Canada assists individuals in finding new jobs, careers and information on new training programs. We host recruiting events which allow job/education seekers and recruiters to meet and network. Exhibitors and visitors who attend our events are from all sectors. We are proud to be a part of Canada's employment and educational network! Hire Canada is a leading Job/Career Fair and Training Expo organization. We are dedicated to assisting organizations in recruiting for full-time, contract, summer, co-op, and part-time positions. We introduce qualified candidates to recruiters across Canada. For more information please click HERE. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.

	What's New on NewBindian!

	South Asian & Newcomer Seniors to Benefit from Expanded Service An increased number of South Asian seniors and newcomers in Richmond Hill now have access to a program that will enhance their quality of life, reduce social isolation and promote their independence and well-being thanks to the expansion of CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors South Asian Adult Day Program from three days per week to five days per week. The program, which currently serves 53 clients at Crescent Village in Richmond Hill three days a week, has added an additional two days of service at the Elgin West Community Centre and Pool in Richmond Hill as of February 10, 2014. Thirty-four additional seniors, who have been wait-listed for several months, will now join the program. Read more HERE.

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