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The federal government says fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents crossing the border into Canada will soon no longer be required to stay at a hotel for part of their quarantine period.

Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government is hoping to ease some restrictions in stages, starting in early July.

She said those fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will still have to take a COVID-19 test on arrival and have an isolation plan until their test comes back negative.

This relaxation of the rules applies only to Canadian citizens who have obtained both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. It does not apply to tourists.

The plan depends on case counts, said Hajdu.

"We'll be watching carefully here in Canada and around the world as cases change and as vaccination rates rise," she said.

Sources - who are not being named by CBC because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the issue - said that more details about lifting restrictions for the wider population are still pending.

On Feb. 22, the federal government started requiring all air travellers returning from non-essential trips abroad to isolate in federally mandated facilities for up to 72 hours while they await the results of polymerase chain reaction tests - commonly known as PCR tests - for COVID-19.

People arriving at land borders are required to take COVID-19 tests when they enter the country and again during their 14-day isolation period.

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The federal government says fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents crossing the border into Canada will soon no longer be required to stay at a hotel for part of their quarantine period. Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government is hoping to ease some restrictions in stages, starting in early July.

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Explore the territory through the eyes of Indigenous Peoples, and learn about what First Nations, Inuit and Métis are doing to conserve both traditions and nature. Find out more about treaties and the importance of acknowledging the land we live on.

Indigenous Voices for Nature Conservation | Environment and Climate Change Canada
A video documentary series on First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership in nature conservation, and its importance to cultural conservation and reconciliation.

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A series of short animated films on the sacred teachings of Anishinaabe culture on how we should live our lives on Mother Earth.
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Influential Indigenous Musicians in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia
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Online Exhibition of Inuit Prints from Cape Dorset | Canadian Museum of History
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IT-K gets a visit from the Transit Police for IWD!

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Cst. Jenny Chung and Cst. Di Trolio paid a visit. Cst. Chung is the first Korean Canadian female officer to be recruited to the Transit Police.

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We are now on the list of approved schools. Students can now enter Canada to study with us!

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We are now on the list of approved schools. Students can now enter Canada to study with us!

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As of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now able to reopen to international students who aren't currently in Canada and who

COVID-19 readiness plan for DLIs

To be able to reopen to international students who aren't currently in Canada, DLIs must have a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by their province or territory that

protects the health and safety of all students and the surrounding community

describes how they will manage the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for international students, including arrangements for transportation to the students' quarantine location

provides information and support to international students about

how they can get the items they need for their quarantine, like food and medications

health insurance

remaining healthy while in Canada

Contact your school directly if you have any questions about its readiness plan.

Studying at an approved DLI

You must be studying at one of the approved DLIs included below to be able to travel to Canada. We will only add DLIs if their provincial or territorial government has approved their COVID-19 readiness plan.

If your DLI isn't included below, you can't travel to Canada to study at this time. If you try to travel to Canada when your DLI isn't included, you may not be allowed to board your flight or you may be turned away at the port of entry.

Family members who will be coming with you to Canada can't travel to Canada before you do.

We'll update this page as more DLIs are approved by their province or territory to reopen to international students who aren't currently in Canada. If your DLI isn't on the list yet, check back at the next scheduled update to see if it's been added. Any DLI that no longer meets its provincial or territorial public health requirements will be removed.

The next update is scheduled for December 1, 2020.

Find out if your DLI is approved

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Students often wonder, “What really happens in this business program? How will this help me navigate a brutally competitive, and sometimes simply brutal, economic environment? How will I benefit?” In this  ‘A Week in the Life of GBE’ series I plan to lift the curtain on what really happens during a week in GBE and will do so by simply focusing each time on the current week.

As part of the Human Resources Strategies course, this week we have been looking at the concept of ‘leadership’, an idea that forever appears to puzzle, excite, bemuse, and frustrate business students. Every GBE course is loosely structured around a basic but crucial question, a question any business student wants to answer for themselves. For the HR Strategies course, this question is, “Alright, so what is management all about and how do I actually become an effective manager, given who I am, what I know, and what I want out of life?” Leading, obviously, is a big part of that …

Enrolling in a business program like this is about much more than simply going through a textbook, sweating through a couple of presentations, and sitting for the dreaded quizzes and exams. That is why this week we have been doing several self-reflection exercises. In the week’s writing assignment, we focused on what leadership meant to each of us individually. During the small team discussions, we came to the surprising conclusion that we had our own, sometimes quite different definitions of leadership.

During one team discussion we arrived at the uncomfortable observation that the word ‘leader’ seemed to evoke nearly exclusively male names. Do we really want to associate the term ‘leader’ with men only? Fortunately, and healthily, that led to a vigorous and exciting exchange of opinions in class. To illustrate what we were talking about, we looked at several clips showing highlights of two current political debates: between two men competing to become the next US president … and between two women vying to be the next New Zealand prime minister. The room’s unanimous conclusion was that the two women managed to effortlessly outclass and outshine the two men. Point proven!

In this way we always stir and mix a variety of ingredients and spices into the communal GBE pot: happenings in the world outside the classroom, personal reflection, team discussions, a couple of textbook chapters, and a writing assignment. This goes to underscore the prime GBE philosophy: learning happens all the time and in all directions. The ultimate goal is to help one another figure out who we are and where we are going, within the context of studying business.

Does this mean we only talk about business? Far from it: we looked at the practice and ideal of leadership from all points of view. To that end we studied some clips of Gustavo Dudamel rehearsing with and conducting a symphony orchestra. We traveled (mentally) to Liverpool and talked about how Jurgen Klopp managed to revive the fortunes of a legendary soccer club. And, thanks to the brilliant intervention of our in-class videogame and manga expert, we drew a valuable lesson about leadership from the manga masterpiece One Piece.

Do join us and see for yourself!

Luc Corijn, GBE Instructor

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Canada is easing travel restrictions on family members, study permit holders, and people entering on compassionate grounds.

This was just announced in a press conference in Ottawa by Canada's ministers responsible for immigration, health, and public safety.

Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino stated that extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada beginning on October 8th.

Effective October 20th, international students enrolled at a Canadian designated learning institution will be able to enter Canada so long as their DLI has a COVID-19 readiness plan that has been vetted by the province or territory that the DLI is located in. DLIs are universities, colleges, and other education institutions approved by the government to welcome international students.

Foreign nationals will be able to apply to enter for compassionate reasons. Such examples include travelling to Canada to attend a funeral, among various other reasons one will be able to apply for a travel exemption on compassionate grounds.

As is the case for all incoming travellers, those exempt must self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering Canada.

Starting in late October, international students attending a designated learning institution that has been identified by their provincial or territorial government as having a COVID‑19 readiness plan will also be able to enter Canada.

Eligible extended family include those who are in exclusive long-term relationships, dependent children, adult children, siblings, and grandparents.

A press release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that detailed information will be provided on its website on October 8th. It said that there will be a robust process in place for extended family members and they must apply for authorization and obtain it before they can enter Canada.

Before today's announcement, Canada exempted the following immediate family members:

spouses or common-law partners;

dependent children;

dependent children of dependent children;

parents and step-parents, including in-laws; and

guardians or tutors.

Last week, Canada announced that spousal sponsorship applications will be expedited, ramping up processing to 6,000 applications per month.

When travel restrictions initially went into place, students could only come to Canada if they had their study permits approved before March 18. Canada also exempts students from restrictions if they are coming from the U.S. However, students are only allowed to travel to Canada if their program requires in-class participation, such as labs or workshops. Otherwise classes need to be done online.

Canada first closed its borders between March 18 and June 30. Travel restrictions have since been extended each month. Currently, travellers from the U.S. are barred from non-essential travel until October 21, and travel restrictions on other countries extend until October 31.

Some individuals continue to be exempt from the coronavirus travel restrictions so long as they are coming to Canada for essential reasons such as working in Canada or to reunite with a close family member such as their partner.

Following initial success in reducing its COVID-19 cases, Canada has seen a substantial increase in its daily cases over the past month. Quebec, which is Canada's second-largest province by population, reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 infections today, which is its largest total since May. Canada's largest province, Ontario, is also experiencing surging numbers with over 700 new infections reported today, its highest since April.
Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration
Canada's immigration system continues to operate

Canada continues to hold Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec draws so that immigrants can arrive to Canada after the pandemic to support the economy.

Canada's last three Express Entry draws, which took place during bi-weekly intervals in September, were tied for the second largest in history. A total of 12,600 immigration invitations were issued to successful candidates. B.C. and Quebec also held their biggest draws of 2020 earlier this week.

In a speech last week, Canada's federal government announced it plans to continue to welcome more immigrants to fuel economic growth.

Two additional major events this month will extra certainty on how the federal government aims to proceed with its immigration policies after the pandemic.

Minister Mendicino is likely to announce Canada's Canada's Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 by Friday, October 30th. Mendicino will also receive a new mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with guidance on what immigration policy issues to prioritize over the coming years.
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Companies are still hiring, so here's how to get that job during these difficult times...

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It takes luck, creativity and a fresh look at your network of contacts to find a job in the worst labor market in more than a decade.

But there is reason to be optimistic, albeit cautiously: Many employers are still hiring. More than half of small and midsize companies plan to hire full-time employees this year, according to an August survey of 600 human-resources and finance chiefs by Paycor, an HR software company. And while the percentage of LinkedIn members hired into new jobs fell 7.4% in July compared with the year before, it jumped 57.5% from June, according to LinkedIn's August Workforce Report.

But today's jobs landscape is wildly different from the red-hot labor market of early 2020. An open position can yield hundreds of applications. Many job interviews are still happening over laptop screens, and companies' hiring needs are changing as fast as the economic outlook.

"When every day is different and you don't know what to expect, people need to think on their feet and get creative and take risks," said Clara Shih, founder and chief executive of digital-engagement company Hearsay Systems Inc., at The Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit on Tuesday. "No one is going to tell you exactly what to do, there's no playbook to follow because we've never seen times like these before."

To explore the new rules of landing a job, The Wall Street Journal spoke with executives, career coaches and the newly re-employed for their best advice. Here is what they say.
Anyone can network (and everyone needs to)
"Networking" often conjures up images of awkward coffees and unanswered cold emails. But with so many jobs found through referrals-LinkedIn says applicants on the platform are nearly three times as likely to get a job at a company where they have a connection-it is a step no job seeker can afford to skip.

When Jesse Barnes posted on LinkedIn that he had lost his sales job at a Minneapolis startup, the 26-year-old was surprised to receive messages from former classmates, people he knew from volunteering and strangers who followed his posts. They gave condolences but also offered introductions and suggested prospective companies.

"I didn't do a lot of cold outreach," Mr. Barnes said. Ultimately, he says, he had between 10 and 15 conversations with companies and received multiple offers-all prompted by connections-before landing a business-development role at a software company in May. He never heard back about any of the applications he submitted through job boards.

Now could be a great time to catch up with former co-workers, said Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHire, which develops return-to-work programs for women re-entering to the workforce after a break. "People are more willing to be helpful, and you have to be willing to rely on others."

Ms. Swartz also recommends exploring virtual events through industry networking groups, many of which are offering free webinars. "You don't necessarily have to be a member to attend-what a great way to learn about an industry."

And while job seekers may feel impatient to land their next role, it pays to keep a calm and professional tone in reconnecting with contacts. Laura Mazzullo, a New York-based recruiter, says those on the job hunt often don't realize how frantic and negative they may sound. "They are frustrated, tired, cranky and impatient-they want a new job now."
Consider your goals-and be specific
When you are unemployed, it may be difficult to identify professional priorities beyond getting a paycheck. Still, Ms. Mazzullo says job seekers she coaches often don't have clear goals. That can slow down their hunt. "They haven't defined what they're looking for next, and therefore can't articulate it to recruiters or people in their network who might be able to help them," she said.

Developing clarity around what you are looking for, she said, isn't the same as being picky. It helps you focus your search on areas where you are more likely to be successful.
Be flexible-and realistic-about location
Complicated office reopenings and social-distancing measures have led many companies to reconsider the importance of an employee's proximity to the office. The number of remote jobs posted on job-search site Glassdoor has increased 53% compared with a year ago.

That shift is freeing some to pursue far-flung roles. But job seekers should be prepared to be upfront about their plans, such as a relocation for a partner or a move to be closer to family. Unless an employer has confirmed that a role is fully remote, and will remain that way, candidates should be prepared to return to the office at least occasionally.

"There's a huge difference between a job that's 100% remote and 90% remote," said Daniel Zhao, Glassdoor senior economist. "If you still have to go into the office even just once a month, does it make sense to live up in the mountains in a cabin?"
Zero in on who is still hiring
Health care, retail and food service had the most U.S. job openings as of Aug. 10, with e-commerce and delivery jobs seeing particular growth, according to data from Glassdoor. Finance and insurance, construction and real estate, and business services had the least.

Beth Hendler-Grunt, president of Next Great Step, a Livingston, N.J., firm that coaches college students and graduates on careers, says being flexible about industry might be helpful to recent grads and those hunting for entry-level jobs. "They can pivot more easily," she said. "They haven't been overcommitted to a job, a career, an industry. If you're great at writing or research, maybe you can do it for other industries."

Mr. Zhao cautions that company performance within industries can vary significantly, and job seekers may find more success developing a hit list of thriving companies to target. "If you're tech that's primarily serving restaurants, you're probably not doing well," he said. "But if you're tech within delivery, there's probably more and a wider variety of job openings."
Be prepared for a 100% virtual interview process
Just a few months ago, candidates who were interviewed and brought into new jobs virtually were considered pioneers. Now, it is normal to start a new job without meeting anyone from your new employer in person. Job seekers need to be prepared to stand out, even when they're sitting alone at home.

"Bias and immediate assumptions about a person are really powerful," said Ian Siegel, co-founder and CEO of ZipRecruiter, at the WSJ Jobs Summit. "You get one second, the moment you first come into frame, where they're going to develop a whole idea of who you are, and it's incredibly difficult to get them off that. You have full control over that one second."

Ms. Hendler-Grunt recommends candidates perform a test video call with a friend to make sure their technology is working and their background looks professional. "You have to bring a higher level of energy than you would have previously if you met somebody in person," she said. "It's fine if you're the most dressed-up person on the video call."

Mr. Barnes, who found the job at a software company, says being prepared with anecdotes helped him in a videoconference. "I treated the résumé as more of a really boring summary of my life and those different jobs, and looked for ways to create a more exciting story to take into an interview and talk about skills," he said.

Kyle Ewing, Google's director of talent and outreach programs, suggests being aware of what is happening in the location where the interviewer works and what they might be experiencing, then kicking off the interview with some simple, friendly questions.

"It's really important to be more deliberate in the connection that you're making," she said. "There's an opportunity to bring more of a human connection, even in a virtual environment."

Write to Kathryn Dill at Kathryn.Dill@wsj.com

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Measures to Support International Students Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has made a number of temporary policy changes intended to support international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
Applying for a study permit

Students who have submitted a complete application will receive priority processing and will be ready to travel to Canada soon after travel restrictions are modified.

IRCC has introduced 2-stage study permit processing for students who can't submit a complete application. This includes a first-stage eligibility assessment and a final decision based on admissibility requirements in the second stage.

This allows applicants who have been unable to provide biometrics, police certificates or the results of an immigration medical examination to get an initial assessment. If approved, they can feel reassured that they have already met most of the criteria for a study permit.

IRCC aims to process all first-stage eligibility assessments before the start of the fall semester. When a student is approved through both stages, they will be ready to travel to Canada once travel restrictions are modified.

Eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

Students can study online from abroad until April 30, 2021, without affecting their eligibility or the length of a future post-graduation work permit, provided they are able to complete at least 50% of their program in Canada.

Students enrolled in programs between 8 and 12 months in length that started during the spring, summer or fall terms (from May to September) of 2020 will be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit if they complete their entire program outside of Canada.

Students enrolled in a program with a start date from May to September 2020 who study online up to April 30, 2021, and who graduate from more than one eligible program of study, may be able to combine the length of their programs of study when they apply for a post-graduation work permit in the future, as long as 50% of their total studies are completed in Canada.

Students already in Canada

Students in Canada in the winter, spring and summer terms who were forced to study online, reduce their studies to part-time, or take a break from their studies completely, as a result of restrictions on classroom learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are allowed to continue working on- or off-campus if their study permit allows it.

Students already in Canada for the winter, spring and summer terms were assured that they wouldn't lose their eligibility for a post-graduation work permit if they were forced to complete more than 50% of their program online, reduce their studies to part-time or take a break from their studies completely as a result of restrictions on classroom learning due to the pandemic.

Until August 31, 2020, international students are permitted to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus during their academic session if they are employed in an essential service or function.

For more information
The most recent updates on changes affecting international students can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html.

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Q & A with TESOL Program Coordinator, Dena van Dalfsen and TESOL Department Alumnus, Aoi Mori

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Zoom Interview Tips | Strategies for Acing Online Interviews and Calls

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Beginning Monday, August 24, TransLink will require customers to wear non-medical masks or face coverings while on board transit vehicles. This step is essential to ensuring customers have confidence riding transit as British Columbia's economy continues to reopen and more people commute around the region.

"Physical distancing is not always going to be possible on transit, particularly once more riders return to the system," says TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. "Customer confidence is key to rebuilding ridership in the context of this pandemic and we believe this step is important to bring many of our riders back. We've listened to transit users who want to see face coverings made mandatory on transit vehicles."

Customers who are unable to wear face coverings due to an underlying medical condition or disability will be exempt from this policy and won't be asked to wear a mask or face covering. These customers will have the option to request a TransLink branded card which notes they are exempt from wearing a face covering. The cards will be made available at Compass Customer Service Centres at Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront Stations.

Exemptions for TransLink's mandatory face covering policy include:

Anyone with an underlying medical condition or disability which inhibits the ability to wear a mask or face covering;

Persons unable to place or remove a mask or face covering without assistance;

Children under 5 years of age;

Employees working behind a physical barrier or within areas designated for employees and not for public access;

Police, employees, or first responders in an emergency.

"Transit is an important service for many British Columbians. TransLink's decision to make masks mandatory on their vehicles will help make transit safer for passengers, and we can make it safer for our fellow passengers when we wear a mask," said Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. "Find one that's comfortable and make time to get used to wearing them and taking them on and off as needed. Those of us who are able should be using masks on transit all the time. I do and I expect others to as well."

Although Transit Police will be able to enforce a rule or signage requiring face coverings on transit, the initial focus of this policy will be on awareness and education. Frontline employees may inform or remind customers to wear a face covering when on-board transit vehicles.

The mandatory mask policy is part of TransLink's Safe Operating Action Plan. This comprehensive plan increases cleaning and sanitizing of transit vehicles and hubs, increases service levels, and creates space between customers where possible.

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TransLink implementing mandatory face covering policy

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Beginning Monday, August 24, TransLink will require customers to wear non-medical masks or face coverings while on board transit vehicles. This step is essential to ensuring customers have confidence riding transit as British Columbia's economy continues to reopen and more people commute around the region.

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Chef Wayne Harris from Cactus Club talks to CSP students about working in the Food and Beverage industry.

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CSP students + Chef Wayne Harris-Aug 2020_LI3

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A Note from Luc, our GBE Instructor/Coordinator...

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A Note from Luc, our GBE Instructor/Coordinator...

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Textbooks date rapidly. More rapidly, perhaps, than your favorite smartphone. That is why in the business program we are constantly searching for new resources and alternative sources of information. One of our favorite websites is www.visualcapitalist.com, a local start-up that specializes in tailoring all sorts of fascinating information for the visual generation(s). Below is an example that was recently used in the management course:

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-to-avoid-mediocre-leadership/

You can find this and more inspiring articles, clips, and comments on the program's very own padlet   https://padlet.com/lucc1/gbepve The padlet was started during a time of online teaching, but we're currently revising and revamping it to turn it into a fully integrated component of the business program.

Or, as our favorite business motto goes: "Be first, be smarter, or cheat." (And we don't cheat!)

Luc

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"How to Become an ESL Teacher", by Dave, TESOL-Advanced Online Coordinator

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"How to Become an ESL Teacher", by Dave, TESOL-Advanced Online Coordinator

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Maybe you are considering becoming an ESL teacher, but are unsure exactly what that entails. This post will try to give you a bit of background on the ESL industry both in Canada and overseas, as well as some information about the academic requirements for prospective teachers.

What Do You Need To Teach ESL in Canada?

Accredited ESL schools or international colleges in Canada require their instructors to have completed a TESOL program and hold at least a professional standard one teaching certificate from a TESL Canada recognized program or the equivalent.

Once you complete your program, which consists of a minimum of 100 hours of study and a 20 hour practicum, you are ready to start applying for ESL teaching jobs in Canada. You can pay a fee to become a member of TESL Canada, but it is optional. Your TESL certificate from your college is what’s important when applying for an ESL teaching job.

What’s the Work Environment Like?

ESL schools in Canada are also often called “international colleges”. If you live in Vancouver, Victoria or Toronto, you’ve probably seen international students in your city. They come to Canada to study at these schools from anywhere from a week to a year, with most staying from 3 to 6 months. These schools are different from other colleges in that most of them have weekly intake of students—so new students are continually joining your class while other students are cycling through or on their way out. Most international colleges offer full-time and part-time study options and also have opportunities for full-time and part-time employment. Full-time employment in ESL, however, is usually about 26 hours per week, and the vast majority of teachers are paid hourly.

There are other work situations as well at community colleges and with government-sponsored LINC programs.

Online teaching opportunities are also available. The pandemic has certainly accelerated the move to online teaching, but this was underway well-before COVID-19 hit.  These opportunities may be with schools in Canada, but are more likely to be with schools based in China or elsewhere in Asia.

What Do You Need To Teach ESL Overseas?

Obviously, every country has its own requirements. In some places ESL teachers may need little more than the ability to speak English in order to get a job. Many countries require teachers to have a bachelor’s degree, and others a bachelor’s degree and a TESOL certificate. As in any field, the better your qualifications, the more opportunities you are likely to have.

Do I Need to Be a Native English Speaker to Teach ESL or to Enrol in a TESOL Program?

The short answer is no. Teachers who didn’t do their undergraduate degree at a University where English was the language of instruction may need to show proof of their English ability with a TOEFL or IELTS score.

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Languages Canada helping to bring international students back to Canada

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Languages Canada helping to bring international students back to Canada

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Facing financial ruin due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's language schools have proposed an ambitious plan to bring 40,000 foreign students to Canada over the next few months to learn English and French.

The Study Safe Corridor initiative, which is awaiting approval from the federal government, would see Air Canada provide charter flights to bring COVID-screened students from countries such as Turkey, Japan, South Korea and Brazil.

A number of Canadian hotels have agreed to offer "full-service quarantine packages" for the students during their 14-day isolation period. A health insurance partner is involved in the plan as well.

The language students - who range in age from teenagers to people in their 30s and 40s - would be required to sign contracts to guarantee compliance with health regulations, which include financial penalties if rules are broken.

"We needed to come up with something that would be a game changer," said Gonzalo Peralta, executive director of Languages Canada, which represents 200 schools across the country.

"We believe that if sports teams are allowed to function in this way, then international education should be allowed as well."

The federal government gave the National Hockey League permission to resume its season and hold the Stanley Cup playoffs in Canada, allowing players from 18 teams from the U.S. to enter the country. The teams have agreed to follow strict safety protocols while playing in Toronto and Edmonton.

Economy would benefit, group says

Languages Canada and its members have asked the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for the same consideration.

"We're not looking at professional players being paid millions; we're looking at people who are building their lives and looking toward the future," Peralta said. "We know that borders cannot simply reopen; that's unthinkable at this time. But we do know that life needs to continue."

His organization says the Study Safe Corridor would inject $533 million of export revenue into the Canadian economy by March 2021, benefiting not only the schools, but also the airline and hotel sectors, homestay programs, and the tourism and hospitality industry. As well, 9,000 education jobs are at stake.

A Languages Canada member survey showed that as many as 75 per cent of schools will be out of business by the end of the year if they're not allowed to reopen. Some have already closed permanently.

Initiative raises health concerns

Emrah Oyman, executive director of operations at Toronto's Mentora Language Academy, said online classes aren't a suitable replacement.

"The big selling feature is the cultural component," he said. "If you take away the face to face, you may as well just go on to YouTube."

Oyman and his colleagues are confident that the safety measures of the Study Safe Corridor will minimize health risks. "This plan is bulletproof," he said. "It's very robust."

But some are concerned about the health risks of bringing so many foreign nationals to Canada.

Dr. Anna Banerji, an infectious and tropical disease specialist who teaches at the University of Toronto and works part-time at a COVID-19 assessment centre, said she is opposed to the initiative.

"The virus is surging around the world," she said. "People are dying of this. A lot of people have sacrificed a lot to keep us safe. Why would we take the risk of people coming from all around the world into Canada?"

Part of Banerji's work during the pandemic has been to speak with people who have tested negative for the virus but are still exhibiting symptoms.

She said she's not reassured that students would be tested before being allowed to fly. "We have a high degree of false negatives," she said.

In her view, language studies are not essential during a global pandemic. "These students have the rest of their lives to learn a language. It just doesn't make sense to me."

As for the fate of the schools? "Now is not the time to do this," Banerji said. "Maybe they can reopen next year."

Students are keen to come

Pedro Hammer of Brazil said he is eager to return to Canada to continue his English-language classes and believes the Study Safe Corridor is a good approach.

"Especially in Brazil, we are dealing with a pretty hard situation in regard to the coronavirus, and I think the safety measures are a must," he said via a WhatsApp call from his hometown in the southern city of Curitiba.

The 18-year-old was a student at Mentora Language Academy until February, when his visa expired. Then the coronavirus hit, and he's been unable to renew it to return.

He said it's his "dream" to get back to Canada.

"At the moment I arrived in Toronto, I knew it was the place for me," Hammer said. "I fell in love with the city. It was a life-changing experience."

Hammer is taking a business management course in Brazil but said his dream is to eventually emigrate. "My main goal is to go to Canada, to Toronto, to grow a family there and maybe grow a business as well."

Many students are keen to resume studies, said Mentora's Oyman.

"Our day-to-day operations are heavily related to education agents when it comes to new students, and they're all across the world," he said.

"They're giving us market intelligence; they're telling us the students' concerns. And they are absolutely receptive to the idea of the Study Safe Corridor."

Gonzalo Peralta of Languages Canada said many foreign students opt to stay in Canada and pursue higher education. It's another economic benefit of language schools, he said, but added that there's more than money at stake.

"It's also about promoting our identity to the world and our Canadian values. It's very, very important in that regard."

Peralta said his organization hopes to receive the go-ahead from the government soon.

"Now is the biggest time for enrolment, over the summertime. And then in September, those are the two big intakes. We have missed the summer. So this is basically the equivalent of Christmas to the retail business."

The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, as well as the office of Minister Marco Mendicino, did not respond to emails sent by CBC News asking for comment.

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Facing financial ruin due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's language schools have proposed an ambitious plan to bring 40,000 foreign students to Canada over the next few months to learn English and French. The Study Safe Corridor initiative, which is awaiting approval from the federal government, would see Air Canada provide charter flights to bring COVID-screened students from countries such as Turkey, Japan, South Korea and Brazil.