Purge of ‘Canadian experience’ barrier brings hope to skilled immigrants

  Ontario Human Rights Commission rules that requiring Canadian experience is often discrimination. Danilo Barba, Multimedia Reporter Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971. But more than 40 years later, international students and immigrants still turn to unpaid work such as volunteering, internships or low-skilled…

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Relief from medical bills through health benefits coverage

Health-care expenses can be costly for many students. In conjunction with Green Shield Canada, the Student Association of George Brown College (SA) has worked to provide students with health and dental coverage. Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter  Health-care expenses can be costly for many students. In conjunction with Green Shield Canada, the Student Association of George Brown…

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Ask us anything!

By Karen Nickel & Danilo Barba Why do I have to pay a student Activity Fee? What’s it for?  The Student Activity Fee ($87.42 per semester) is a way for the Student Association to keep a funding stream for all the amazing things they offer full-time students. Services range from funding an academic advocacy advisor…

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What I wish I knew on the first day of school

Don’t worry. Come next year you’ll realize that first-years — and almost everyone else on campus — have very little knowledge of what the hell they’re doing. I’ve put together some advice to help you get through.  Susana Gómez Báez, The Eyeopener TORONTO (CUP) You’ve finally managed to free yourself from your mother’s suffocating goodbye hugs,…

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Ensuring your safety and security at George Brown College

Toronto is a large, diverse city and college campuses reflect that. But according to Statistics Canada’s 2012 Uniform Crime Report , incidents reported to Toronto Police Service have dropped by seven per cent from last year. By Karen Nickel, Staff Reporter Students coming to college (and their families) can have anxiety about safety and security while attending classes….

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