To the Brazilians Interested in Living in Alberta / Canada
To the Brazilians Interested in Living in Alberta
by the
Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
---- English Version ----
In attention to a number of emails, and phone calls we have been receiving in the past month, which are still arriving daily, we decided to write this letter to Brazilians who are asking us for help.
First of all, we, from the BCAAB, would like to highlight that we discourage anyone who intends to become an illegal immigrant in Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Although our mandate includes the provision of support for new comers, we would like to make it clear that we won’t be involved with Brazilians who are not here legally. We have received some news about Brazilians in Canada in illegal status, some even in humiliating conditions. Some stories bring concern in terms of their submission to lower than standard wages, as well as life conditions. Those are also under the continuous threat of being found and deported. In addition to exposing themselves to a condition that is not compatible with the idea of a better life, those are also contributing to a negative image of our countrymen as a whole.
We also would like to clarify that our association was formed with the mandate to offer an opportunity for Brazilians and Canadians friends of Brazil to get together and also to promote the Brazilian culture among Canadians. We try to offer support to new comers. However, our mandate does not include providing support for the immigration process, as well as help with finding employment. Having said that, we include below information that we think can be usefull to those interested in living in Alberta.
At the end of 2005 the Alberta government developed an immigration policy defining a goal of 24,000 new immigrants per year. Currently this number is around 14,000 coming directly to Alberta, plus 2,000 who come after arriving in another province. Alberta is going through an economical development phase resulting in an increased need of workers, especially in some sectors. More information regarding this regards can be found at: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/main.asp . In this context, a government program that has been in place for a while has been highlighted as an opportunity for foreign immigrants to attend this demand of work force, in situations where the worker is fully qualified for the job. This program is called Alberta Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]. This option is only available if the application form has a letter from an employer attached. A working permit is given on a temporary basis. More information can be obtained at: http://www.alberta-Canada.com/pnp/
Websites maintained by the Canadian government offer searchable links to jobs available, which can give an idea of the job market.
Canadian Federal government: http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/Search_en.asp
At the link above there are also links to job agencies.
Alberta Provincial government: http://www.alberta-Canada.com/jobs/index.cfm
In addition, the provincial government prepared a site to inform new immigrants to Alberta about important issues:
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/immigration/services.asp
We recommend that the interest ones check the following in the above link:
“Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta Certain occupations in Alberta require that the individual be certified or registered to be employed. Information on regulated occupations, including basic education, experience and examination requirements, and contact information for the regulatory organization is found on Certinfo"
"Trades or Designated Occupations:New Albertans with a trade or designated occupation can find out about the requirements for working in Alberta by visiting www.tradesecrets.org “
However, many Brazilians who immigrate to Alberta come as “skilled workers” and pass by the regular process established by the government, which begins with the application to become an immigrant at a Canadian Consulate. The information required for such application can be found at their website:
The Canadian Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil, also provides information about the process, and you can visit the website at the following link:
There are also websites developed with the objective to provide information to people interested in coming to Canada, as well as some to provide an environment for sharing of experiences, and to clarify questions. We are providing some of those for your reference, however, please be aware that we do not take responsibility for the accuracy of the information posted on those sites. Therefore, people checking those sites are expected to use their reasoning to decide which information applies to them. Under these conditions we cite:
Rumo ao Canada: http://elainechen1.tripod.com/id34.html
Discussion Forum: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadaimigration/
Fluency in English is an expected skill, and those who don’t have it, should acquire it if they are thinking of coming to an English speaking province, such as Alberta.
We are including attached to this letter some general information about Alberta and living in Alberta from a perspective of the daily life compared with living in Brazil.
Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
www.bcaab.org
info@bcaab.org
Calgary, April 4th, 2006
Viver em Alberta
Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta, and is centrally located. With almost one million inhabitants and is the home of the provincial government offices. Calgary shares with Edmonton the status of more important cities in the province. It is of similar size and is the home of many company national headquarters, specially the ones in the oil business. Calgary and Edmonton are at approximately 3 hours drive apart. Edmonton is closer to the Jasper National Park, while Calgary is located more to the south and closer to Banff National Park and the beautiful and famous Lake Louise. Calgary is also close to the Kananaskis region where the movies Legends of the Fall (1994) and Brokeback Mountain (2005) where filmed.
Approximately 450 Brazilian families live in each city; Calgary and Edmonton.
More information related to economical development can be found at:
Edmonton:
http://www.edmonton.com/eedc/portal.asp?page=2
Calgary:http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/
Other smaller size cities in the province where there are Brazilians living in are: High River, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Grand Praire, Sylvan Lake, Cochrane, Airdrie and more.
A comprehensive list of universities and colleges in Alberta can be found at the following link: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/canu/
by the
Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
---- English Version ----
In attention to a number of emails, and phone calls we have been receiving in the past month, which are still arriving daily, we decided to write this letter to Brazilians who are asking us for help.
First of all, we, from the BCAAB, would like to highlight that we discourage anyone who intends to become an illegal immigrant in Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Although our mandate includes the provision of support for new comers, we would like to make it clear that we won’t be involved with Brazilians who are not here legally. We have received some news about Brazilians in Canada in illegal status, some even in humiliating conditions. Some stories bring concern in terms of their submission to lower than standard wages, as well as life conditions. Those are also under the continuous threat of being found and deported. In addition to exposing themselves to a condition that is not compatible with the idea of a better life, those are also contributing to a negative image of our countrymen as a whole.
We also would like to clarify that our association was formed with the mandate to offer an opportunity for Brazilians and Canadians friends of Brazil to get together and also to promote the Brazilian culture among Canadians. We try to offer support to new comers. However, our mandate does not include providing support for the immigration process, as well as help with finding employment. Having said that, we include below information that we think can be usefull to those interested in living in Alberta.
At the end of 2005 the Alberta government developed an immigration policy defining a goal of 24,000 new immigrants per year. Currently this number is around 14,000 coming directly to Alberta, plus 2,000 who come after arriving in another province. Alberta is going through an economical development phase resulting in an increased need of workers, especially in some sectors. More information regarding this regards can be found at: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/main.asp . In this context, a government program that has been in place for a while has been highlighted as an opportunity for foreign immigrants to attend this demand of work force, in situations where the worker is fully qualified for the job. This program is called Alberta Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]. This option is only available if the application form has a letter from an employer attached. A working permit is given on a temporary basis. More information can be obtained at: http://www.alberta-Canada.com/pnp/
Websites maintained by the Canadian government offer searchable links to jobs available, which can give an idea of the job market.
Canadian Federal government: http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/Search_en.asp
At the link above there are also links to job agencies.
Alberta Provincial government: http://www.alberta-Canada.com/jobs/index.cfm
In addition, the provincial government prepared a site to inform new immigrants to Alberta about important issues:
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/immigration/services.asp
We recommend that the interest ones check the following in the above link:
“Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta Certain occupations in Alberta require that the individual be certified or registered to be employed. Information on regulated occupations, including basic education, experience and examination requirements, and contact information for the regulatory organization is found on Certinfo"
"Trades or Designated Occupations:New Albertans with a trade or designated occupation can find out about the requirements for working in Alberta by visiting www.tradesecrets.org “
However, many Brazilians who immigrate to Alberta come as “skilled workers” and pass by the regular process established by the government, which begins with the application to become an immigrant at a Canadian Consulate. The information required for such application can be found at their website:
The Canadian Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil, also provides information about the process, and you can visit the website at the following link:
There are also websites developed with the objective to provide information to people interested in coming to Canada, as well as some to provide an environment for sharing of experiences, and to clarify questions. We are providing some of those for your reference, however, please be aware that we do not take responsibility for the accuracy of the information posted on those sites. Therefore, people checking those sites are expected to use their reasoning to decide which information applies to them. Under these conditions we cite:
Rumo ao Canada: http://elainechen1.tripod.com/id34.html
Discussion Forum: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadaimigration/
Fluency in English is an expected skill, and those who don’t have it, should acquire it if they are thinking of coming to an English speaking province, such as Alberta.
We are including attached to this letter some general information about Alberta and living in Alberta from a perspective of the daily life compared with living in Brazil.
Brazilian Community Association of Alberta
www.bcaab.org
info@bcaab.org
Calgary, April 4th, 2006
Viver em Alberta
Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta, and is centrally located. With almost one million inhabitants and is the home of the provincial government offices. Calgary shares with Edmonton the status of more important cities in the province. It is of similar size and is the home of many company national headquarters, specially the ones in the oil business. Calgary and Edmonton are at approximately 3 hours drive apart. Edmonton is closer to the Jasper National Park, while Calgary is located more to the south and closer to Banff National Park and the beautiful and famous Lake Louise. Calgary is also close to the Kananaskis region where the movies Legends of the Fall (1994) and Brokeback Mountain (2005) where filmed.
Approximately 450 Brazilian families live in each city; Calgary and Edmonton.
More information related to economical development can be found at:
Edmonton:
http://www.edmonton.com/eedc/portal.asp?page=2
Calgary:http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/
Other smaller size cities in the province where there are Brazilians living in are: High River, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Grand Praire, Sylvan Lake, Cochrane, Airdrie and more.
A comprehensive list of universities and colleges in Alberta can be found at the following link: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/canu/
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