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FREE Settlement Workshop in Mandarin - March 2, 2012 (Friday)
Plan for Your Retirement - How Bill C-51 Will Affect Your CPP Retirement Benefit
• When to Take CPP
• CPP Contributions
• Years of Low Earnings Drop-out
• CPP and Work Cessation
Time : 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5E 1G8
Language: Mandarin
Presenter: Vivian Chan, Citizen Services Specialist at Service Canada
Inquiries or Registration: Annie Zhou 604-395-8000 ext. 1565
IMPORTANT NOTE: Seats are limited, please register

The Settlement & Integration Program is providing a public workshop through BC Housing about different housing options to support the immigrants and refugees in the Vancouver community for a more affordable living.

Residential Tenancy Rights Workshop:

This workshop will teach you about:
- The types of affordable housing for low income families
- How to apply for their applications
- The application process

Who can register?

"FREE Settlement Workshop in Mandarin - February 9, 2012 (Thursday)
Understanding Taxation in Canada & File Your Tax
• Who Has to File T1 Tax Return
• What Documents are Needed
• What is Taxable
• Tax Credits
• Foreign Income
• Foreign Property

Time : 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Classroom #4, 200 – 620 Royal Avenue New Westminster BC V3M 1J2

Language: Mandarin

Presenter: Shirley Xie, CA
Inquiries or Registration: Annie Zhou 604-395-8000 ext. 1565

IMPORTANT NOTE: Seats are limited, please register

We welcome:
*Permanent residents of Canada within the last 5 years
*Unemployed or underemployed individuals (working below your pre-arrival level of employment)
*English language ability at intermediate level or higher
*Certified in or with 3 or more years of experience in a profession, trade or skilled occupation

We offer:
*Free job search assistance
*Partial funding of skills upgrading and credential evaluation
*Free soft skills training
*One-on-one coaching with an experienced employment counsellor
*Access to job leads through ISSofBC's connections with over 4,000 employers

Safeway & ISSofBC Proudly Present the Employment Trade Talk for Immigrants.

Highlights:

A new Safeway location in New Westminster is Opening Soon and has part time openings for General Clerks, Produce Clerks, Bakery Helpers, Meat Clerks, Deli Clerks, Cashiers and more!

Safeway offers:
- Competitive Wages paid Weekly
- Flexible schedules including Mornings and Daytime Shifts
- Excellent training programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Benefits program

With over 210 Stores across Canada, the job possibilities are endless!