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Susan's Canada Online Blog September 2004 Archive

By Susan Munroe, About.com Guide to Canada Online

Life and Death Statistics

Thursday September 30, 2004
New mortality statistics for Canada for 2002 show that Canadian men are closing the age gap with women as their life expectancy hits a record high. The statistics also show ... Read More

Claim Money from Dormant Bank Accounts

Sunday September 26, 2004
The Bank of Canada holds millions of dollars left in dormant bank accounts in Canada. Some of it could be yours. The Bank of Canada offers an easy way to ... Read More

Remembering Pierre Trudeau

Sunday September 26, 2004
The death of Pierre Trudeau on September 28, 2000 stirred an outpouring of memories from Canadians of all political stripes. Take a look back at a man whose 16 years ... Read More

Check Your Immigration Status Online

Friday September 24, 2004
The e-Client Application Status service lets potential immigrants to Canada check the status of their immigration applications using the Internet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It works ... Read More

Canada Revenue Agency Strike

Sunday September 19, 2004
As over 22,000 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers head into the second week of their strike, essential tax services are still being delivered. The tax agency is also reminding Canadian ... Read More

Sheila Copps on Stage

Sunday September 19, 2004
Never one to keep a low profile, former Liberal MP Sheila Copps takes to the stage starting October 7 in a Kingston, Ontario dinner theatre production of "Steel Magnolias." CTV ... Read More

New Canadian $20 Bill

Wednesday September 15, 2004
A new Canadian $20 bill goes into circulation on September 29 and it should be available across Canada by the middle of October. The theme of the new bill ... Read More

New Rules for Telemarketers

Sunday September 12, 2004
On October 1, tougher rules for telemarketers in Canada kick in. Find out what you can expect. More: Canadian Consumer Protection

Energy Efficiency Grants

Sunday September 12, 2004
The EnerGuide for Houses Retrofit Incentive is a Canadian federal government program which gives incentives to homeowners to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient. While the grants ... Read More

The Persons Case

Friday September 10, 2004
In the 1920s, five Alberta women fought a legal and political battle to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act. The landmark decision was a milestone victory for ... Read More

Changing Your Postal Address Online

Sunday September 5, 2004
When you move, you don't have to go to the post office to fill in a change of address card anymore. You can now change your Canadian mailing address online ... Read More

Protect Your Social Insurance Number

Saturday September 4, 2004
Be careful how you use your Canadian Social Insurance Number. It is a confidential number that could be used in combination with other personal information to steal your identity. Read ... Read More

University Study Skills

Wednesday September 1, 2004
Before you get caught up in a new school year, review these tips from Canadian universities on the best ways to manage your time, prepare for exams, write essays and ... Read More

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