Category Archives: Canadian culture
Respect is earned
Etiquette within the Canadian workplace has become less complicated over the last few decades. Most of the accepted present day workplace behaviours are based on respect for others, regardless of their position within the company. The rule of thumb is … Continue reading
Part two – Canadian views on public an workplace odours
Vol. 2 Do you smell? I wrestled with the appropriateness of the original title. For Internationally Educated Professionals only! Do you smell? That has not stopped people from contacting me by phone and email to ask if … Continue reading
Canadian views on public and workplace odours
Yesterday I was at Staples picking up a printer cartridge. As is my habit I walked through the tablet section to view and evaluate the new offerings in portable computing devices. I wasn’t alone, there was a very well dressed … Continue reading
Essential Canadian experience facilitates immigrant and refugee integration into Canada
Essential Canadian experience facilitates immigrant and refugee integration into Canada I have been taking refugees and immigrants hiking and snowshoeing into the Canadian wilderness since 1993. The penny dropped when I realized that newcomers were so focused on establishing a … Continue reading
How will we create a smarter, more caring Canada?
I was impressed with the Governor General’s speech on Canada Day, July 1st. To be honest, if you had asked me the day before who David Johnston was, I would have been hard pressed to tell you. What most impressed … Continue reading
