Choosing a Legal Name for your Company in BC

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in BC Company Information

Choosing the Right Name

All corporations need a name. You can give your corporation a specific name (subject to government approval – see below) or you can create what is commonly called a numbered corporation. A numbered corporation is a corporation that has for its name a number assigned by the government followed by “B.C. Ltd.” in the case of a British Columbia corporation or “Canada Inc.” in the case of a Federal (Canada) corporation.

If you’re giving your corporation a specific name government approval is required. Names are assessed for approval according to the following 3 parts: the distinctive element, descriptive element and corporate designation. As a general rule all three parts must be included in a corporate name.

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Shen Yun Performing Arts coming soon!

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian Culture & Community

Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show you will never forget.

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Canadian Immigrant Top 25 (7 from BC!)

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian Experience, Canadina Workfoce, New Immigrant

Nelson Bennett Wed May 30, 2012 10:00am PST

Seven British Columbians have been named to Canadian Immigrant magazine’s fourth annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrants awards list.

Sponsored by RBC, the annual people’s choice award celebrates the achievements of newcomers to Canada, many of whom are businessmen and women. B.C. residents named to the 2012 list are:

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Empowering a Changing Workforce (the Case of SaskPower)

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadina Workfoce

Strong Interest Inventory is making strides in helping Canadian Employers transition their current workforce by empowering individuals to make sound choices.

SaskPower’s advanced metering infrastructure project is a technology upgrade on a massive scale. By 2014, the project will see half a million “smart meters” installed throughout Saskatchewan, replacing the familiar mechanical meters on homes and buildings.

The new meters will also replace another familiar sight: the door-to-door meter reader. But thanks to an innovative career management program that includes assessing career interests, the Regina-based public utility is easing a tough transition by helping meter readers find new employment opportunities.

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CIC increases Language Proficiency for New Immigrants July 2012

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian English Language, Canadian Immigration Law & Policy

Here are the current approved Language Test Centres for Citizenship & Immigration Canada. Remember that the Government is increasing it’s CLB Language requirements to a 4 Level (required for Canadian citizenship) in July 2012.

Designated language tests

You can arrange to take a language test from any of the following designated agencies.

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