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SUMMARY:Health In Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this information session to understand medical services and accessing pharmacies. In this session you will gain valuable insight that will help you understand how the medical system works in Canada and how to access those services\, as well as how to access pharmacies. \nWith a SPECIAL GUEST: Nicole Leung\, Associate Owner\, Pharmacist\, NSL Pharmacy LTD \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:15pm. \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/health-in-canada/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:Residential Tenancy Law
DESCRIPTION:Are you renting in British Columbia? Join this information session and learn everything you need to know about: \n\nTenants Rights and Responsibilities\nLandlords Rights and Responsibilities\nTypes of Tenancy Agreements\nConflict solving\n\nPresented by Emma Lazo\, Public Legal Education Coordinator from Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. \nMonday\, May 12 \n9:15 – 10:30am \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/residential-tenancy-law-2/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:Health In Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this information session to understand medical services and accessing pharmacies. In this session you will gain valuable insight that will help you understand how the medical system works in Canada and how to access those services\, as well as how to access pharmacies. \nWith a SPECIAL GUEST: Nicole Leung\, Associate Owner\, Pharmacist\, NSL Pharmacy LTD \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 \n1:00 – 2:15pm. \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/health-in-canada-2/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:Residential Tenancy Law
DESCRIPTION:Are you renting in British Columbia? Join this information session and learn everything you need to know about: \n\nTenants Rights and Responsibilities\nLandlords Rights and Responsibilities\nTypes of Tenancy Agreements\nConflict solving\n\nPresented by Emma Lazo\, Public Legal Education Coordinator from Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. \nWednesday\, May 14 \n12:30 – 1:45pm \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/residential-tenancy-law-3/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step in your journey in Canada? Is applying for Canadian Citizenship overwhelming? We understand that the process can be stressful and confusing\, join us for this Information Session on How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship! Get answers to all your questions\, get all of the information required to make this process go as smooth as possible. \nIn this information session\, you can expect to learn about: \n\nEligibility and requirements – are you eligible to start this process? What requirements might you be missing to start? You might be eligible and it is time to start this process.\nProcedure – What is the process to achieving your Canadian Citizenship? Find out where to start\, what to expect during this process\, and what to do at each stage.\nStudying for the Citizenship test – You have completed the application\, now you need to ace that test! Find out how to study for this test\, where to get some resources to better prepare yourself.\nPreparing your documents – Learn about all the documents that you need to have ready in order to get it right from the beginning\, to have enough time to gather them all\, and to make sure you are not missing anything!\nFees – Find out about what the costs involved with the application.\n\nMake sure you REGISTER for the session: workshops@cvims.org \nFriday\, May 16\, 2025 \n11:30 – 1:00pm
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/canadian-citizenship-information-session-2/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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SUMMARY:CRA Tax Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Taxes? Got questions? Make an appointment to attend the CRA Tax Clinic and get one-on-one guidance\, assistance and answers to your questions regarding taxes and the Canada Revenue Agency. \nGet assistance on: \n\nTaxes: Get clarity on tax filing requirements\, deductions\, credits\, and deadlines\, ensuring compliance with CRA regulations while maximizing your tax benefits.\nGovernment Benefits and Credits: Learn about available government benefits\, such as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)\, GST/HST credits\, and other income support programs\, and how to apply for them.\nGST/HST Guidelines: Understand the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) requirements for businesses and individuals\, including registration\, filing\, and remittance procedures.\nPension Plans and Retirement Savings: Explore pension plan options\, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)\, Old Age Security (OAS)\, and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)\, and how they impact your financial future.\nCRA My Account Assistance: Receive assistance with setting up and navigating your CRA My Account\, a secure online portal where you can manage your tax and benefit information conveniently.\n\nContact your Settlement Worker to REGISTER \nAPPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/cra-tax-clinic-9/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Outdoors Survival Guide
DESCRIPTION:Excited that summer is just around the corner? To get the most fun and safety out of this summer\, join our information session on how to SURVIVE the OUTDOORS. In this session\, you will learn essential information on what to do\, and what NOT to do while spending time outdoors this summer. \nWith a SPECIAL GUEST – Barb Sorensen\, a volunteer from Nanaimo Search and Rescue (NSAR) \nREGISTER: workshops@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/outdoors-survival-guide/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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