Work Permits for International Students

Work as an international student

As of November 8, 2024, students are allowed to work off campus up to 24 hours per week without a work permit.

Eligibility Requirements

You can work off campus without a work permit if you meet all of these requirements:

You're a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI)

You're enrolled in either of the following a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program or a secondary-level vocational training program (Quebec only)

Your study programis at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate

You've started studying

You have a social insurance number (SIN)

Who can't work off campus

You can't work off campus without a work permit if any of these situations apply to you:

your study permit says you aren't authorized to work off campus while you study

you're only enrolled in an English or French as a second language (ESL/FSL) program

you're only taking general interest courses

you're only taking courses required to be accepted into a full-time program

your situation changes and you no longer meet all of the requirements to work off campus

If any of these situations apply to you, and you want to work while studying in Canada, you need to apply for a work permit.

Link to Additional Details:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/work-off-campus.html

Canada Has an Immigration Plan

Link to Immigration Plan:

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/reports-statistics/strategic-plan-2025-2027.pdf

Old International Student Surveys are Not Reliable

Starting in February 2025 - a series of events have occured

USA Travel bans under consideration: 

The New York Times and Reuters have claimed that a list of 41 countries are currently being considered for travel bans, based on an internal government memo. 

A group of 10 countries are being considered for full suspension of entry to the USA.including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea, also five counties: Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar and South Sudan – are being lined up for partial suspensions and a further 26 countries, including Belarus, Pakistan and Turkmenistan, will be considered for suspensions according to Reuters.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the U.S. State Department may have revoked more than 3000 student visas

Reports vary with some claims that up to 4700 student visas have been cancelled, some arrested and some deported.

Old International Student Surveys are Not Reliable

In the last Emerging Futures report by IDP released in October 2024, based on the responses of 6,171 international students, the USA was the second-most preferred destination - 52 per cent of respondents said that perceptions of the USA had improved 

the 2024/25 INTO survey reveals visa delays as the major challenge for international students

 21% of students reported visa appointment and processing delays as the top reason for postponing their confirmation of university placement. 

Visa processing delays also disrupted orientation attendance, with 45% of students who missed orientation citing delayed visa approvals. 

International students need to research before choosing any USA school or location.

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states

Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S.

2024 Canada Student Visas Questions & Answers

What is the new Canada IRCC policy for post-graduation work permit in 2024?

How long is a post-graduation work permit valid? Starting February 15, 2024, students who graduate from master's degree programs of less than 2 years (8 months minimum) may be eligible for a 3 year post-graduation work permit.

Can students work full time after April 2024?

Full-time students can work 20 hours per week off campus, however, starting in the Fall of 2024, the allowable hours full-time students can work per week will increase to 24 hours.

How does IRCC know how many hours worked?

When you work in Canada you pay taxes and other payroll deductions. Those deductions along with information on your earnings are sent to the CRA on a regular basis. The hours are part of the information sent to the CRA.

What are the new rules for student visa in Canada 2024?

Starting January 1, 2024, the Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) requirement for international students applying for a Canadian study permit has doubled to CAD 20,635, up from CAD 10,000, to cover their living expenses, excluding tuition fees.

Changes in the Cost of Living Financial Requirement

# of Family Members	$ Required (Before Jan 1, 2024) (CAN$)	$ Required (After Jan 1, 2024) (CAN$)
1	10,000	20,635
2	14,000	25,690
3	17,000	31,583
4	20,000	38,346
5	23,000	43,492

For example, if a student with two family members plans to relocate to a Canadian province (excluding Quebec) for a year, the financial requirements, based on the table above, would be as follows:

As the primary applicant, the student would need to demonstrate funds amounting to $20,635 for the year to cover living expenses.

The first accompanying family member requires an additional $5,055 to meet the living expenses for a year.

The second family member would need $5,893 for their living expenses during the one-year stay.

What is the IRCC system for total student visas issued each year?

“The national cap for 2024 is 485,000.

About 20% of students apply for an extension each year and remain in the country. Therefore, IRCC subtracted that amount (97,000) from the target of 485,000 and set aside a small buffer to allow for other variations, resulting in a revised target of 364,000 NEW approved study permits in 2024.

Business Assistance for Windsor Start-Ups Relocations Expansions

Start-up Visa Program

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada (outside Quebec) that are innovative and can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html

Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network 

(WECAN)Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network (WECAN) is a members-only organization comprised of Angel Investors seeking investment opportunities in promising, early-stage businesses.

https://www.angelinvestorsontario.ca/angel-investor-groups/windsor-essex-capital-angel-network/

Downtown Windsor Business Accelerator 

The Downtown Accelerator is an inclusive space where different industries and paths come together to develop and grow entrepreneurial ideas. The Accelerator recently moved to a new 55,000 square foot facility that includes a theatre, skate park, recording studio, arts incubator, meeting space, and co-working space.

https://www.downtownaccelerator.com/

Invest Windsor Essex

Invest WindsorEssex is a not-for-profit organization. We provide confidential and expert assistance to companies and entrepreneurs in all sectors. Our focus is to develop, retain, expand, attract and help start up new businesses in the Windsor-Essex region.

https://www.investwindsoressex.com/about-us/

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre 

We offer guidance and complimentary professional advice from ideation and concept, through start-up and operation, to the early growth and expansion stages of business. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre operates as a division of Invest WindsorEssex (formerly WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation) in partnership with the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

https://www.webusinesscentre.com/how-we-can-help/?e8-menu-name=How+We+Can+Help

WEtech Alliance

We’re a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurs and companies with business services, training, I.P. and commercialization support, mentorship and strategic connections to help bring new ideas to market, scale to the next level and build a dynamic culture and a community of innovation.

https://www.wetech-alliance.com/who-we-are/
 

Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation (EPI-Centre) at the University of Windsor

The Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation (EPI- Centre) is the central location for entrepreneurial-related activities at the University of Windsor. They are located at the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre on campus and serve any post-secondary student or recent graduate, not just those attending the University of Windsor.

https://www.epicentreuwindsor.ca/

Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre at St. Clair College

The Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre offers programs, support, and resources to assist guests who are interested in learning about or becoming an entrepreneur. Assistance offered is through one-on-one coaching, networking, and mentorship. Programs are available for people interested in careers in STEM. The Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre supports early ideas and provides referrals out to other community support organizations that offer specialized services.

https://genesis.stclaircollege.ca/

Junior Achievement

Entrepreneurs drive the Canadian economy, strengthen communities and create jobs.

In JA’s A Business of Our Own program students put on entrepreneurial hats and run their own retail business. Students learn how to start a business, produce and promote their products, track their finances and manage a team. Volunteers from the local business community use experiential blended learning and game-based technology to engage students and ignite their passion for business. In addition to in-class lessons, budding entrepreneurs are now able to continue learning at home through JA's online business simulation.

https://jacanada.org/program/a-business-of-our-own/

Ontario Recreational, Seasonal, Retirement, Vacation Mobile Home Parks

 Ontario Recreational, Seasonal, Retirement, Vacation Mobile Home Parks offer temporary up to full four season residences for less expensive prices.

Retirees who only stay in Canada for 6 to 9 months can enjoy significant savings 

Ontario

Bayus John Park 1429 County 3 35, Cambridge, ON N1R5S2 (519)623-2845

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Carr's Trailer Park 11 Carium Road, Schumacher, ON P0N1G0 (705)360-1918
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Copenhagen Mobile Home Court (807)683-6466
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Countryside Estates Retirement Mobile Home Park Rr, Brockville, ON K6V1A1 (613)345-2920
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Courtlea Mobile Park (519)582-2168
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Fergushill Estates 2 Jane, Orillia, ON L3V6H1 (705)325-9481
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Georgian Glen 1 Georgian Glen Drive, Wasaga Beach, ON L0L2P0 (705)429-4911
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Happy Land Trailer Park (807)473-9003
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Hidden Valley Park Rr, Woodstock, ON N0J1L0 (519)462-2596
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Highway Meadows Inc. (519)866-3373
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Huron Haven Village Rr, Goderich, ON N7A3Y3 (519)524-5534
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Inland Management 3040 New Street, Burlington, ON L7N1M5 (905)637-7656
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Landslide Trailer Park 40 Hussey Street, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A4N2 (705)949-1243
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Lougheed Mobile Home Park 7488 Telephone Road, Cobourg, ON K9A4J7 (905)885-6955
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Macpherson's Highway 1, Swastika, ON P0K1T0 (705)642-3138
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Millcreek Camping and Country Club Rr, Guelph, ON N1H6H9 (519)763-1048 (519)763-1048 Fax
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Millcreek Camping and Country Club (519)763-1175
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Northern Lights Park 6 Con Otto, Swastika, ON P0K1T0 (705)642-3405
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Northwood Beach Resort 34731 Bayfield, Clinton, ON N0M1L0 (519)482-8034
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Notre Dame Trailer Park 206 Notre Dame Place, Timmins, ON P4N8R8 (705)268-6666 (705)268-3460 Fax
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Parkside Estates 580 West Street South, Orillia, ON L3V6L8 (705)325-8904
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Pine Grove Trailer Park Main, Cartier, ON P0M1J0 (705)965-2055
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Pine Tree Village Mobile Home Park 2175 Mewburn Road, Nfls, ON L2E6S4 (905)354-5972
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Pinehurst Estates 91 Pinehurst Estates, Petawawa, ON K8H2H2 (613)687-6265
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Radar Base Trailer Park Armstrong, Armstrong Station, ON P0T1A0 (807)583-2102
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Raleigh Homes 1000 Charing Cross Road, Chatham, ON N7M5V8 (519)354-0090
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Remore Mobile Home Park 23 North Street West, Tillsonburg, ON N4G1B9 (519)842-3172
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Richmond Park Rr, Napanee, ON K7R3L1 (613)536-5316
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Riverview Estates Mobile Home Community 20 Kalisch Avenue, Exeter, ON N0M1S3 (519)235-0890
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Root River Trailer Court  Rr Drive, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B5S6  (705)759-1016
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SAMA Parks  7 Hwy, Havelock, ON K0L1Z0  (705)778-2341
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Sandy Shore Trailer Park  367 Niece Road, Lowbanks, ON N0A1K0  (905)774-8004
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Shady Pine Park  4 Jessica Lane, Chalk River, ON K0J1J0  (613)589-9543
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Sheridan Mobile Home Park  850 Tony Avenue, Timmins, ON P4N8R7 (705)267-5971
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Siliverwood Park Campgrounds  31 Riverwood Park Drive, Lindsay, ON K9V4R4  (705)324-1655
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Silver Creek Estates  4101 Élaine, Orillia, ON L3V6H4  (705)326-2636
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St Clair Community Estates  15 Dunkirk Drive, Chatham, ON N7L4Z3 
(519)354-8924  (519)354-0200 Fax
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Totem Trailer Park  1055 Chippewa Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7J1J1
(807)983-2176
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VARS Mobile Home Park  5620 Rockdale Road, Vars, ON K0A3H0 (613)835-2937
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Viscount Estates 235 Victoria Avenue, Essex, ON N8M1N4  (519)776-7323
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Wild Rose Park  (807)683-3713
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1060021 Ont Inc RR 2 Springfield, Springfield, ON N0L 2J0 Phone: (519)765-4111
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Anthony's Mobile Home Park & Sales Ltd RR 2, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0 Phone: Phone: (519)268-3131
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Bayus John Park 1429 County 35, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S2 Phone: (519)623-2845
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Beaumont Mobile Home Park & Sales 4 Kim Dr, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Phone: (705)777-3146
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Beavermead Park Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7 Phone: (705)742-9712
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Carr's Trailer Park 11 Carium Rd, Timmins, ON P0N 1G0 Phone: (705)360-1918
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Conestoga Heights Ltd RR 1, Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0 Phone: (519)848-3806 www.conestogaestates.com
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Copenhagen Mobile Home Court R.R. #16, Copenhagen Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6B3 (807)683-6466.
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Cormier Homes Ltd Woodland Crt, Tiverton, ON N0G 2T0 Phone: (519)368-7941
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Countryside Estates Retirement Park New And Used, Sales & Service RR 2, North Augusta, ON K0G 1R0 Phone: (613)345-2920
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Countryside Village Of Windsor Marlin Crt, Windsor, ON N8W 2A4 Phone: (519)972-5400
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Country View Mobile Home Community ON Phone: (807)767-6831
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Country Village Modular Home Park 1004 Bruce Road 4, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Phone: (519)364-6902
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Courtlea Mobile Park ON Phone: (519)582-2168
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Cove Mobile Home Park 99 198 Springbank Dr, London, ON N6J 1G1 Phone: (519)432-9958
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Crystal Lake Mobile Homes Court RR 5, Stratford, ON N5A 6S6 Phone: (519)393-6121
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Dreamer's Trailer Park & Marina Ltd Macey Bay Rd, Honey Harbour, ON L0K 1S0 Phone: (705)756-8070
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Durham Mobile Homes & Park Ltd RR 3, Durham, ON N0G 1R0 Phone: (519)369-3723
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Fergushill Estates  RR 1, Orillia, ON L3V 6H1 Phone: (705)325-9481
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Fin & Feather Marina  302 Front, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Phone: (519)586-3961
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Georgian Glen 1-A Georgian Glen Dr, Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 Phone: (705)429-4911
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Golden Horseshoe Court Developments Ltd 1572 Hurontario, Mississauga, ON L5G 3H6 Phone: (905)271-1294
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Gray Owl Lodge Marten River, ON Phone: (705)892-2370
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Green Haven Estates 1940 London, Sarnia, ON N7T 7H2 Phone: (519)542-4803
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Happy Land Trailer Park RR 5 Hwy 11-17, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5M9 Phone: (807)473-9003
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Hearst Trailer Park 1217 Alexandra St, Hearst, ON Phone: (705)362-5000
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Hidden Valley Park RR 6, Woodstock, ON N4S 7W1 Phone: (519)462-2596
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Highway Meadows Inc RR 6, Tillsonburg, ON Phone: (519)866-3373
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Hoe Doe Valley 8086 10Th Line, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0 Phone: (705)722-6875
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Hometown, The 2263 Klondike Park, Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 Phone: (705)429-2594
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Huron Haven Village RR 6, Goderich, ON N7A 3Y3 Phone: (519)524-5534
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Kenron Estates RR 3, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2 Phone: (613)394-3388
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Kenron Estates Ltd 517 Old Higway 2, ON Phone: (613)965-6302
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Lalande Marina Trailer Park & Storage 824 Lalande, Sturgeon Falls, ON P0H 2G0 Phone: (705)753-5759
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Landslide Trailer Park 40 Hussey, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 4N2 Phone: (705)949-1243
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Larose Forest Mobile Home Estates ON Phone: (613)521-5559
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Lincoln Mobile Home & Travel Trailer Park Drayton Rd, ON P0V 2T0 Phone: (807)737-3299
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Lincoln Park Inc RR 3, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5 Phone: (519)376-3822
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Lougheed Mobile Home Park  1115 Queensville E, ON L0G 1R0 Phone: (905)478-1939
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Lougheed Mobile Home Park 7488 Telephone, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7 Phone: (905)885-6955
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Lucier Estates Ltd   51 Parkside Dr, McGregor, ON N0R 1J0 Phone: (519)726-6136
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MacPherson's General Store   Hwy 11, Swas, ON P0K 1T0 Phone: (705)642-3138
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Maytown Mobile Home Village  Box 13, Site 4, R.R. 3, Massey, ON, P0P 1P0
(705)865-2518 terryjean@etown.net http://www.paulbrouse.ca/maytown
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Millcreek Camping And Country Club  RR 3, Guelph, ON N1H 6H9 Phone: (519)763-1048
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Mississippi Lake R V Resort  Highway 7, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P1 Phone: (613)257-3216
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Mississippi Hillview Inc RR 6, Perth, ON K7H 3C8 Phone: (613)267-4783
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Mountainside Homes Inc  91 Mountainside Estates, Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 Phone: (705)368-2318
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Muirhead C Ross 14 Robert Colin Ln, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 Phone: (613)646-7769
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Muskoka Mobile Home Park  1701 11 Hwy S, Kilworthy, ON Phone: (705)689-5858
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Northern Lights Park 6 Con Otto, Swas, ON P0K 1T0 Phone: (705)642-3405
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Northwood Beach Resort  RR 2, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 Phone: (519)482-8034
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Notre Dame Trailer Park 206 Place Notre Dame, Timmins, ON Phone: (705)268-6666
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Paul Bunyan Lake Front Resort  P.O. Box 46 Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0  Phone: (519) 565-5355 www.paulbunyan.ca
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Paritas Corp Inc RR1 308 Fortuna Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4T9 Phone: (807)473-4788
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Pickle Lake Trailer Park Pickle Lake, ON Phone: (807)928-2293
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Pine Grove Trailer Park Main, Cartier, ON P0M 1J0 Phone: (705)965-2055
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Pinehurst Estates 91 Pinehurst Estates, Petawawa, ON K8H 2H2 Phone: (613)687-6265
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Pinehurst Trailer Park RR 1, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0 Phone: (519)243-2920
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Pine Ridge Developments Radar Rd, Hnmr, ON P3P 1T2 Phone: (705)693-4412
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Pioneer Trailer Pk P.O Box 40, ON P6S 5K7 Phone: (705)777-3186
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Rabbit Lake Trailer Park 476 Rabbit Lake Rd, Jaffray Melick, ON Phone: (807)548-2016
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Radar Base Trailer Park  Armstrong, Armstrong Station, ON P0T 1A0 Phone: (807)583-2102
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Raleigh Homes 1000 Charing Cross Rd, Chatham, ON N7M 5V8 Phone: (519)354-0090
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Remore Mobile Home Park  23 North W, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1B9 Phone: (519)842-3172
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Rewid Marketing International Inc 168 Songis Rd, Redbridge, ON P0H 2A0 Phone: (705)663-2716
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Riverview Estates Mobile Home Community 20 Kalisch Av, Exeter, ON N0M 1S0 Phone: (519)235-0890
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Riverwood Park Campgrounds  RR 4, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R4 Phone: (705)324-1655
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Rockhaven Mobile Home Park 46 Rockhaven Park, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P3 Phone: (613)257-1329
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Rocky Ridge Estates 10th Concession W, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0 Phone: (905)659-7267
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Root River Trailer Court  RR 2, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Phone: (705)759-1016
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Rupert Acres Ltd 20 Rupert Acres Dr, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 5K7 Phone: (705)777-3426
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Shady Pine Mobile Home Park  P.O. Box 1102 Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6Y6  (Phone & fax) (613)589-9543  Location: Plant Road, Chalk River, Ontario
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Sandy Shore Trailer Park 367 Niece Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W2Phone: (905)774-8004 email: sandyshore@execulink.com
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Sheridan Mobile Home Park 850 Tony, ON Phone: (705)267-5971
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Silver Creek Estates  4101 Elaine Street, Orillia, ON L3V 6H4  Phone: (705)326-2636, 
1-800-611-3511 e-mail boat1250@aol.com Soon to come: www.silvercreekestates.ca
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Simpson's Trailer Park & Camp Supplies & Propane  75 Ontario, ON K0K 1H0 Phone: (613)475-2504
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Smith's Mobile Homes 736 King, Midland, ON L4R 4K6 Phone: (705)526-4339 fax # (705)526-0861
email: erinsmith@smithscamp.ca
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Spey Trailer Park 0223088 Holland Sydenham RR#3, Chatsworth, Ont. N0H 1G0 1-519-794-3565   email: spey@bmts.com www.osaic.com/business/spey/index.html
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St Clair Community Estates 15 Dunkirk Dr, Chatham, ON N7L 4Z3 Phone: (519)354-8924
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Suncrest Mobile Home Park & Sales Inc County Road 42, Emeryville, ON N0R 1C0 Phone: (519)727-5731
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Sunny Creek Estates Ltd Mobile Village  Whites Rd, Trenton, ON K8V 5P5  Phone: (613)392-8407
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Totem Tourist Court & Trailer Park 1055 Hwy 61B, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4Z2 Phone: (807)623-6702  

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Town & Country Mobile Home Park & Sales Inc 41 Wilder Dr N, Windsor, ON N8N 2S5 Phone: (519)979-9747
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Vaillancourt Trailer Park  Airport Rd 2 Con Lot 18, Glackmeyer Twp, ON P0L 1C0 Phone: (705)272-4081
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Vars Mobile Home Park 5620 Rockdale Rd, Vars, ON K0A 3H0 Phone: (613)835-2937
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Viscount Estates  235 Victoria, Essex, ON N8M 1N4 Phone: (519)776-7323
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Walleye Trailer Park Ltd  1231 King's Hwy, Fort Frances, ON P9A 2X8 Phone: (807)274-6456
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Wasaga Pines Family Campground  1780 County Road 92, Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 1P0 Phone: (705)322-2727
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Wild Rose Park  RR 16 Copenhagen Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B3 Phone: (807)683-3713
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Woodhaven Leisure Resort Ipperwash Beach, Thedford, ON N0M 2L0 Phone: (519)243-3907
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Woodhaven Leisure Resort ON Phone: (888)549-5909
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Worthington Park Mobile Homes 103 Worthington Way, Kingston, ON K7K 5C6 Phone: (613)542-2800

Changes to the Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

Temporary policy changes were made to the eligibility requirements for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) for the following groups of students:

- students enrolled in PGWP-eligible programs in progress in March 2020

- students who began PGWP-eligible programs between March 2020 and August 31, 2022

These temporary policy changes are meant to facilitate the issuance of open work permits to former or current PGWP holders. To be eligible these students must meet one of the following requirements:

have a study permit

have been approved for a study permit

have submitted a study permit application before beginning their program that was eventually approved

These temporary policy changes do not apply to students who enrolled in programs after August 31, 2022.

New temporary policy changes (called “reduced facilitation measures”) will be in effect between September 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, for students who began or will begin PGWP-eligible programs between those dates.

To find out more about the new temporary policy changes go to:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/post-graduation-work-permit-program/temporary-policy.html

Canada Homestay with ESL English Tutors

 ESL in Canada recommends private one to one ESL English tutoring for international students. The combination of Canadian homestay and tutoring is an ideal learning opportunity for international students.

Costs for the 2023 homestay and ESL English tutor program:

Rooms are between $750 to $1,000 per four-week period
Meals are $450 per four-week period
Tutoring costs are:
Plan A : 20 hours per month for $400 or
Plan B : 40 hours per month for $800 or
Plan C : 60 hours per month for $1,200
Books, reading materials, reference materials: $100

Cost to the student is from $1,600 to $2,650 per four-week period. The homestay tutoring program will save students $300 to $800 each month and provide 30+ additional hours of individual attention each month.

The language students can also study TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or Business English, for 2 hours per day with a specialist or at the local Board of Education continuing education programs or self-study at the Library or they can volunteer at the ESL in Canada Social Club for free language exchanges.

Example Day Program for Homestay Tutor Program
7:30 AM wake up
8 AM Breakfast
9 - 11 AM Study class with tutor
12 Noon Lunch
2 - 5 PM Metro Reference Library - Language listening Laboratory
6 PM Supper
7:30 - 9 PM Continuing Education Classes
9 - 10:30 PM Homework and journals
10:30 PM lights out

For additional information requests

Labour Demand and Growth in the Creative Technology Sector

http://study-work-live-retire-in-canada.blogspot.com

Interactive Ontario, in partnership with the City of Toronto and The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), released their study on the creative tech labour supply in Ontario. 

The goal of the study is to understand the state of Ontario’s creative technology sector and its labour market needs.

Ontario is one of Canada’s leading technology regions with a diversified digital economy and a highly educated and skilled labour base. Ontario's digital economy boasts a long history of grassroots business success that has earned it the title of second largest information technology (IT) cluster in North America.

Creative technology is a core contributor to the province’s booming digital economy.  Creative technology requires skills in computer science, design, art, entertainment, and social sciences. Ontario has reported growth in areas including video games, immersive technology, and esports. 

This report "Ontario’s Next Gen Industry: Addressing Labour Demand and Growth in the Creative Technology Sector",examines strengths, opportunities, and key considerations in Ontario’s creative tech sector and labour market. This study investigates the labour needs (jobs, skills, seniority levels), recruitment and retention methods, diversity and inclusion needs, and other core considerations for the creative technology labour market.

Core takeaways of this research include the following: 

Creative technology talent demand persists. Many positions require a high-level understanding of the underlying technology driving applications and services,  strong “soft skills” like collaboration, critical thinking, and project management;  a combination of both technical and human skills.

Read the full summary here:

Link to ICTC News

Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program

QES is a made-in-Canada initiative that promotes international student exchange and civic engagement through project-based scholarships. The program was established in 2012 to celebrate and honour The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. 

To date, 106 projects have been funded at 46 Canadian universities and in 72 countries around the world, and more than 2,200 young people have completed the program.

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship program, known as the QES, is led by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) in collaboration with Universities Canada, and with founding support from Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

For additional information:

https://queenelizabethscholars.ca/

Canada Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

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 The Government of Canada is setting immigration target levels in the new plan of acquiring 465,000 permanent residents in 2023, 485,000  permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000  permanent residents in 2025. 

The Immigration plan also brings an increased focus on attracting newcomers to different regions of the country, including small towns and rural communities.

The plan embraces immigration as a strategy to help businesses find workers and to attract the skills required in key sectors—including health care, skilled trades, manufacturing and technology—to manage the economic growth Canada will face in the decades ahead.

Highlights of the levels plan include:

• a long-term focus on economic growth, with just over 60% of admissions in the economic class by 2025
• using new features in the Express Entry system to welcome newcomers with the required skills and qualifications in sectors facing acute labour shortages such as, health care, manufacturing, building trades and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• increases in regional programs to address targeted local labour market needs, through the Provincial Nominee Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
• reuniting more families faster
• ensuring that at least 4.4% of new permanent residents outside Quebec are Francophone
• support for global crises by providing a safe haven to those facing persecution, including by expanding the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

With a focus on regional immigration, this plan builds on ongoing work to strengthen our immigration system and spread the benefits of immigration to communities across the country, including supporting the vitality of Francophone communities outside of Quebec.  

Regional economic immigration programs, like the Provincial Nominee Program, are increasingly important to the sustainable growth of our country. That’s why this year’s plan outlines year-over-year growth so that we can continue to support provinces and territories in attracting the skilled newcomers they need to address the labour shortage and demographic challenges in their regions.

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Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations, the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings

2022 News for ESL Students and Teachers in Canada

 This is our 2022 fall summary of ESL News.

 ( It feels like Post 911 combined with SARS all over again. )

ESL in-person Teaching Jobs declined by 95% from March 2020 to March 2022.

On-line ESL teaching jobs are through the roof.

The current major influencing factors are the slow sputtering economic recovery, the lower Canada dollar, increased violence in the USA, shooting war in Eastern Europe and war of words in Asia.

As travel lockdowns and restrictions are reduced more international students will arrive.

More students means more teaching jobs in Canada. If you can get a job and be paid fairly for your qualifications and experience.

We recommend teaching in a stable established professional school with standard pay rates and full teaching resources.

Overseas teaching is now dangerous in some parts of the world as teachers have been used as political hostages - do not put yourself in a bad location.

This World situation does feel like 2001 - 2003 all over again. Students did not want to get on a plane and fly to North America to study. We took the ESL in Canada English Camps to Korea. Korea English Camps 2002 to 2006

Being a new ESL teacher is difficult

Most North American ESL schools are marketing organizations. They like to sell their school as the best (in everything) to the international students. The schools like to present themselves as established, well organized, professional, with highly qualified and experienced teachers, proven curriculums, lots of resources, a history of happy students.

If you want to teach ESL in the competitive private school industry then you have to realize that as an ESL teacher you are part of a packaged commodity. Remember that most ESL schools pay for advertising, marketing, salesmen, agents, flashy brochures and have to travel to expensive international student education fairs to recruit students. ESL schools pay from 25 to 50% to get ESL students in the door.

For most ESL teachers to get a job in North America you have to have a combination of personal qualities, education and teaching experience. The ESL schools that try to cover 10 levels, 45 electives, activities, and self-directed programs are usually stretched because of budget restrictions. Many schools are on low-margin, high-volume operations programs and cannot afford to make hiring mistakes.

To be a successful career ESL teacher you can look at the stages most teachers go through. The start can be wonderful or ugly. It depends on your preparation. Many successful career ESL teachers tutored while they finished their university and teacher education programs. As a tutor you can really learn how to help a student. You can see their struggles and provide the solutions. The next step is the classroom. The leap from one student to 15 is major and requires all the theory and methodology necessary to operate as a classroom professional. You have to do this in person. Get the practicum supervision and corrections necessary to teach ESL professionally.

Experience can be gained in North America as a community volunteer, operating your own classes, team teaching classes, teacher observations, or tutoring. Traveling internationally where experience is not required can be exciting and educational - however one has to consider the dramatic life-style changes and risks which accompany these opportunities.

After 2 years of mistakes and corrections, continuing education, workshops, professional exchanges, brainstorming, team teaching, collaboration, students calling you wonderful, others not so happy - then many of the higher paying professional organizations consider you job-ready. Career ESL teaching in North America is not easy and not available overnight with most professional organizations.

New ESL teachers should take an internet tour of teacher white, grey and black lists, personal webpages and blogs to see good, bad and ugly teaching experiences.

May the force be with you.

Limit on off-campus work hours to be lifted temporarily

October 7, 2022—Ottawa—Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.

From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule. Foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application, as of today, will also be able to benefit from this temporary change, provided their application is approved.

This measure will provide many international students with a greater opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Canada, and will increase the availability of workers to sustain Canada’s post-pandemic growth. With more than 500,000 international students already in Canada available to potentially work additional hours, this temporary change reflects the important role international students can play in addressing our labour shortage, while continuing to pursue their studies. Study permit holders are still expected to balance their study and work commitments, as those who stop studying or reduce course loads to only study part-time are not eligible to work off-campus.

This month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is also launching a pilot project to automate the processing of study permit extensions. The types of applications being included in this pilot have a consistently high approval rate, as all applicants have previously been approved to study in Canada. The pilot will involve a small group of applicants who could see their extended study permit processed much faster, with the goal of improving client service. Should the pilot be successful, it will be expanded in order to help reduce processing times and allow officers to focus on more complex applications.

Today’s announcement is part of a series of initiatives that aim to benefit international students and graduates, while supporting Canada’s broader efforts to improve client service and application processing times.

Other measures recently launched to benefit international students and recent graduates include:

• a transition period for those studying online from abroad  
• an opportunity for those with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits to get an additional 18-month open work permit.

With unprecedented interest in Canada from applicants around the world, IRCC continues to set the bar higher for immigration processing. Ongoing efforts and client service improvements by the department aim to strengthen Canada’s immigration system, shorten wait times, reduce application backlogs and improve the experience of clients overall.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/10/international-students-to-help-address-canadas-labour-shortage.html

https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/information-request.html

Canada Shopping Recommendations

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The initial information and services to start an overseas travel or shopping trip can be provided by travel agencies or airlines and should include health insurance and emergency services.

We suggest lots of research using publications, travel guides, travel books, traveller experiences, talk to friends who have already travelled to where you want to go, internet sources - websites, blogs and newsletters.

When planning your trip to Canada or the USA students have to consider the weather. Students may have to shop for winter clothes if they are staying in late fall or during the cold winter months.

To pre-plan your Canadian accommodation there are a wide variety of choices: homestay, homestay tutors, hostels, boarding residences, furnished Apartments, AirBnB's, hotels, flat rentals or longer term purchasing real estate.

To pre-plan your local transportation from the airport there are a variety of options and choices: taxi and limousine services, airport buses, public transportation or the ride sharing services..

For on-going local transportation there are car rentals, car leases or for longer term use - purchase a car. Many visitors buy monthly passes and use the public transportation systems to travel everywhere. You can even buy a bicycle and get around faster and cheaper in many of the cities.

For the out of town locations many students will rent a car and travel together. Most car rental agencies and car share apps will rent to students or visitors over age 23 with an international driving license. There are many student and group van and bus tour companies that offer inexpensive travel and group discounts.

To pre-plan your Canadian financial services with: travelers cheques, banking services, bank accounts with debit cards and credit cards and the many online payment systems.

To pre-plan your Canadian telephone with local phone services, long distance phone services, long distance phone cards, cell phones and landline based or wireless internet service providers. Most students or visitors with family able to use computers and internet programs can use VOIP, SKYPE, Zoom, Facetime, Messenger, Meet or WhatsApp for live video chats computer to computer.

To pre-plan your computer needs with tablets, desktops or laptop computers and mobile internet phone devices. There are basic ISP internet connection formats: dial-up or high speed DSL or fibre, and hardwire or wireless. Link to view some internet service providers.

To pre-plan your study supplies: school supplies, electronic dictionary and translator, textbooks, reading books, book stores, magazines, newspapers and online publications.

To pre-plan your meals you will need food. In Canada there are grocery stores, specialty food stores, restaurants, take out and food delivery available. You can budget your time and food and plan your meals with lots of options.

You can supplement your healthy lifestyle with personal trainers and health consultants, dieticians, exercise coaches, fitness and health clubs.

To pre-plan your Canadian shopping with locations of discount outlet malls, shopping malls, and specialty stores. There is extensive catalogue and online internet shopping, coupons and online group buying programs. If you are a student and qualify for one of the many international student discount cards there are lists of available product and service discounts.

To pre-plan your entertainment and visits with lists of tourist attractions, professional sports teams, festivals, celebrations, performing arts, dance and night clubs, radio, TV and cable, tours, cruises and study tours.

To stay longer in Canada you may want to consult with immigration services, immigration lawyers, investment in Canada entrepreneur programs, USA business immigration programs, business development program consultants, Business immigration programs, business lawyers, tax lawyers, retirement lawyers, retirement consultants, RSP, RRSP and RESP advisors.

We will publish consumer information and shopping recommendations based on site inspections, research, analysis, expert evaluations and industry comparisons. We will try to establish a fair and open criteria from the consumer point of view.

Windsor as a Retirement Destination

"WEARCI" has been spreading the word about Windsor-Essex as a retirement haven.

WEARCI estimates that more than 1,000 retirees have come to the region from the year 2010 when initiatives began to 2015.

“People are moving here. People are recognizing you can sell your million-dollar home in Toronto or out west, come here, put money in the bank, and still live in a million-dollar home — for less.”

https://windsorstar.com/news/plan-to-brand-windsor-essex-as-retirement-haven-is-working-say-officials

The Windsor-Essex Active Retirement Community Initiative, (WEARCI:WE-ARE-KEY) is a not-for-profit, cooperative, marketing partnership formed by the Windsor-Essex Home Builders Association, Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS® and Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

WEARCI’s mission is to foster economic diversity with long-term sustainability, attract the affluent and active 50-plus market, create new jobs, encourage investment, revitalize the real estate market, and ultimately create a larger economy for the region.

Contact WEARCI

3020 Deziel Drive, Windsor ON Canada N8W 5H8 

1.519.966.6432  Toll Free: 1.877.963.2323

Windsor population slightly above average for seniors and children

In terms of sheer numbers, the census puts Windsor at 56,765 seniors versus 50,005 kids.

According to the 2016 Census, there are 91,635 occupied private dwellings in Windsor — 159,055 if we include Essex County. Of those dwellings in Windsor-Essex, 69.8 per cent — 111,145 residences — are in the category of single-detached houses. That’s a significantly higher than the national average. The census says 53.6 per cent of Canada’s 14.1 million private dwellings are single-detached homes.

Key Websites

www.choosewindsoressex.com

www.citywindsor.ca

www.countyofessex.on.ca

www.visitwindsoressex.com

www.windsoressexchamber.org

www.windsorrealestate.com

www.windsoressexsmallbusiness.com

Cruising with COVID

 Welcome to the post pandemic world of travel

February 09, 2022

Updated webpage to clarify the modifications of CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships, including color status definitions and thresholds.

Color status for ships participating in the program is based on data reported by cruise ships and relevant public health authorities.

"Gray” designated cruise ships are foreign-flagged cruise ships operating in U.S. waters that have chosen not to participate in CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships. These ships may or may not have their own COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Color Status Definitions

Cruise Ship Color Status Key

Green	No reported cases of COVID-19 or COVID-19-like illness (CLI).
Yellow^	Reported cases of COVID-19 are below the threshold for CDC investigation.
Orange^	Reported cases of COVID-19 have met the threshold for CDC investigation.
Red†	Reported cases of COVID-19 are at or above the threshold for CDC investigation. Additional public health measures are in place.
Gray	Opted out of CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.  CDC has not reviewed or confirmed the cruise ship’s health and safety protocols.

CDC Cruise Ship Status Dashboard

Cruise Ships Arrive In Vancouver with 'Orange Status' COVID-19 Alert

Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, Norwegian Bliss, has been placed under an "orange status" alert, which means that it is now subject to an investigation by the CDC and remains under observation.

The ship's vaccination status has been classed as "highly vaccinated" which means at least 95% of the people on board as vaccinated.

However, it has passed the threshold for an "orange status" alert, which occurs when 0.3% or more of the total number of passengers and crew have tested positive for COVID-19.