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Off-Campus Work Permits for International Student
Ontario universities implemented the Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students on June 1st, 2006.
Are you an international student interested and eligible to work off-campus? Do you need to know how to tap the Canadian Labour Market?
Come to an information session to find out more about this initiative, how to participate in this program and about new job search strategies.
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Nov. 3, 2011 (Thu)
- Thu Nov 3/11
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Feb. 27, 2012 (Mon)
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12:30pm- 1:30pm
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MUSC 311/313 |
Cutoff
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x
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Nutrition Workshop
A workshop with a focus on healthy eating. An interactive presentation with a hands-on component. The best part? We bring the food!!! (This workshop is limited to 20 people).
Find out more about:
-Health Care on Campus
-how to keep yourself healthy,
-finding information in many different languages -free health care available to you.
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Jan. 25, 2012 (Wed)
- Wed Jan 25/12
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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ISS (GH 104) |
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x
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Stress Workshop
Fun and games will help you relieve your stress while learning about what stress does to your body and simple ways to relieve your stress using music, massage, imagery and aromas. This workshop hosted by the Student Wellness Centre is very interactive with free stress balls and survival kits for all participants.
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Oct. 18, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Oct 18/11
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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ISS (Gilmour Hall - Room 104) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 14, 2012 (Wed)
- Wed Mar 14/12
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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MUSC 318 |
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x
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Post Graduation Work Info Session
Are you looking for a job employment in Canada after your graduation? Please come and find out eligibility criteria, procedure for applying and program details. Career Services will be at the session to present the job finding strategies.
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Nov. 10, 2011 (Thu)
- Thu Nov 10/11
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 7, 2012 (Wed)
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2:30pm- 3:30pm
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MUSC 311/313 |
Cutoff
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Canadian Academic Writing for Undergraduate Students
Want to write excellent papers at university? Concerned about the requirements of scholarly writing? Need information about how to use sources correctly? This workshop will provide practical strategies and resources for writing and editing that will help you get an A. Presenter: Joanne Buckley, TESL, M.Ed., Ph.D., Academic Skills Counsellor at McMaster and the author of Checkmate: A Canadian Writer's Reference, (2nd. ed.) and Fit to Print, (6th. ed.). She has many years experience as a writer, counsellor, editor, and teacher of writing at university.
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Oct. 3, 2011 (Mon)
- Mon Oct 3/11
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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Jan. 31, 2012 (Tue)
- Tue Jan 31/12
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1:30-2:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
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Canadian Academic Writing for Graduate Students
Need advice on how to research, organize, write and edit your scholarly papers? This workshop will help you develop strategies to improve your scholarly work.
Presenter: Joanne Buckley, TESL, M.Ed., Ph.D.,
Academic Skills Counsellor at McMaster and the author of Checkmate: A Canadian Writer's Reference, (2nd. ed.) and Fit to Print, (6th. ed.). She has many years experience as a writer, counsellor, editor, and teacher of writing at university.
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Oct. 11, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Oct 11/11
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Feb. 7, 2012 (Tue)
- Tue Feb 7/12
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1:30-2:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Public Safety and Security
The Hamilton Police Service is fully committed to public safety and security in full partnership with all members of the Hamilton community. Please join us in this upcoming safety forum as we provide information related to police/community contact and how to best facilitate the interaction:
Specifically topics will cover:
- What to Expect When Stopped By Police
- Things To Do When Stopped
- Driver responsibility
- Police At Your Home
- If You are Arrested
- Duties of Police Officers.
There will be ample time for questions and feedback throughout the session.
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Sep. 28, 2011 (Wed)
- Wed Sep 28/11
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1:30 - 2:30 pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 15, 2012 (Thu)
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12:30pm- 1:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Tax Return Workshop
Note: You should attend the Tax Return Information Session prior to attending one of these workshops.
Representatives from Revenue Canada will be present to assist you (McMaster international students) in preparing your own tax returns. The tax return workshops will be set up with volunteers that will sit one on one with you and help you file your taxes online. You must bring your laptop and any documents that you were told to bring during the Tax Return Information Session.
Space is limited. You must register to reserve your spot. Four workstations will be set up and registered attendees will be helped on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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Mar. 13, 2012 (Tue)
- Tue Mar 13/12
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6:30-8:30 PM
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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Mar. 20, 2012 (Tue)
- Tue Mar 20/12
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6:30-8:30 PM
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 22, 2012 (Thu)
- Thu Mar 22/12
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6:30-8:30 PM
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 28, 2012 (Wed)
- Wed Mar 28/12
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6:30-8:30 PM
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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Info Session on U.S. Visas
The U.S. Consulate of Toronto will offer a briefing on U.S. visas and entry requirements at McMaster University, If you plan to study, work or visit the U.S.A soon, now is the time to prepare. Please see http://usconsulate.toronto.gov; http://travel.state.gov and www.amcits.com for further information.
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Nov. 16, 2011 (Wed)
- Wed Nov 16/11
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2:30 - 4:30 pm
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Council Chambers (GH 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 21, 2012 (Wed)
- Wed Mar 21/12
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2:30 - 4:30pm
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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Info Session on Immigrating to Canada
Thinking of immigrating to Canada?
Is graduation approaching and you're looking at your options?
Please join us for a presentation which reviews the immigration process, including eligibility, requirements, and processing times. Representatives from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be available to give first-hand information related to working and applying to reside in Canada. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation.
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Oct. 18, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Oct 18/11
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1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Council Chambers (GH 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 2, 2012 (Fri)
- Fri Mar 2/12
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12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Council Chambers (GH 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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So You Think You Can Sex?
Discover ways to make sex safe and fun. Our SEXTACULAR workshop lets you find out ALL those things you wanted to know about sex but didnt know where or who to ask. Come explore topics in sexual health while having fun - put your sex IQ to the test!
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Nov. 8, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Nov 8/11
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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ISS (Gilmour Hall - Room 104) |
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Mentorship Training Session
ISS offers a Mentorship Program, which provides support for international and exchange students in making the transition to McMaster University and life in Canada.
These hour-long training sessions are scheduled for current and incoming Mentors. The purpose is to help Mentors become more familiarize with the Mentorship program, and it will serve as an opportunity to discuss the goals and visions of the program.
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Mar. 23, 2011 (Wed)
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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MUSC 311/313 (McMaster University Student Centre) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 29, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Mar 29/11
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3:30-4:30 PM
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MUSC 311/313 (McMaster University Student Centre) |
Cutoff
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x
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Mar. 29, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Mar 29/11
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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MUSC 311/313 (McMaster University Student Centre) |
Cutoff
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x
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Apr. 4, 2011 (Mon)
- Mon Apr 4/11
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4:30-5:30PM
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MUSC 311/313 (McMaster University Student Centre) |
Cutoff
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Welcome Orientation for New Exchange Students
This Welcome Orientation is for new exchange students to McMaster University. Our day will begin at 1:00pm in the Burke Science Building (BSB), room B136 (basement level). Students will be given an introduction to studying at McMaster University and living in the city of Hamilton. After the session, join us for a tour around campus and sites of interest. Our day will conclude with a complementary dinner at 5:30pm.
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Sep. 6, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Sep 6/11
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1:00pm to 8:00pm
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BSB/B136 |
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Coffee House - **Exchange students ONLY**
Join MacAbroad for a fun night of coffee and light entertainment at Bridges Cafe (Refectory Building). Have a talent? Golden voice? Play an instrument? Let us know and we'll add you to the list of entertainment for the night! Email macabroad@mcmaster.ca if you are interested in this option.
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Sep. 9, 2011 (Fri)
- Fri Sep 9/11
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8:00pm to 10:00pm
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Bridges Cafe (Refectory Building) |
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Re-Entry Session for Returning McMaster Exchange Students
This session is for the returning McMaster exchange student. Topics of focus will be re-entry shock and adjusting back to life in Canada. Learn about further opportunities to stay involved with exchange on campus as well as get an introduction to your new exchange club executives and upcoming events with MIX. Students are then invited to attend a complimentary dinner shared with our new incoming exchange students to McMaster.
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Sep. 6, 2011 (Tue)
- Tue Sep 6/11
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4:00pm to 7:00pm
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BSB/B136 |
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UHIP and GSA Insurance: What are they and when do you use them?
The cost of medical treatment is expensive in Ontario. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for all International students, and as a Graduate student, you also have supplemental coverage under the Graduate Students Association. Confused? Dont worry, youre not alone. This workshop will help you make sense of health insurance jargon, and is designed to answer any questions you have about enrollment, fees, coverage, exemptions and claims&etc. Please note that this workshop is for GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY.
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Sep. 22, 2011 (Thu)
- Thu Sep 22/11
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12:30pm-1:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
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MSU Insurance and UHIP
MSU and UHIP: What are they and when do you use them?
The cost of medical treatment is expensive in Ontario. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for all International students, and as an undergraduate student, you also have supplemental coverage under the McMaster Students Union. Confused? Do not worry, you are not alone. This workshop will help you make sense of health insurance jargon, and is designed to answer any questions you have about enrollment, fees, coverage, exemptions and claims&etc. Please note that this workshop is for UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY.
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Oct. 13, 2011 (Thu)
- Thu Oct 13/11
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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Notetaking
Do you need help making sense of lecture notes?
This workshop will help you improve your notetaking skills and will suggest study strategies to help you use your notes more effectively.
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Oct. 17, 2011 (Mon)
- Mon Oct 17/11
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11:30 - 12:30 PM
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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Feb. 29, 2012 (Wed)
- Wed Feb 29/12
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12:30pm-1:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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x
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Exam Workshop
Learn how to study for exams, especially multiple choice exams. This workshop will discuss preparation for exams and study tips to reduce the anxiety of writing under time constraints.
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Nov. 3, 2011 (Thu)
- Thu Nov 3/11
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2:30 - 3:30 PM
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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Mar. 8, 2012 (Thu)
- Thu Mar 8/12
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12:30pm-1:30pm
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MUSC 318 |
Cutoff
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Tax Return Information Session
If you are in Canada as an international student, it is important that you understand what your rights, entitlements, and obligations are under Canada's tax system. It is your responsibility to determine your income tax status, and make sure to pay your required amount of taxes for each year according to the law. Representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency will be presenting at the information session and help you understand the steps needed to file your tax return.
If you do not have a S.I.N. number, please ensure you have an I.T.N (Indivdual Tax Number). You can apply for an I.T.N here: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1261/README.html.
Note: It is STRONGLY recommended that you attend the information session PRIOR to attending the tax return workshops. The tax return workshops will be set up with volunteers that will sit one on one with you and help you file your taxes online.
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Mar. 1, 2012 (Thu)
- Thu Mar 1/12
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5:30 - 7:30 PM
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Council Chambers (Gilmour Hall 111) |
Cutoff
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x
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