An Overview of Immigrant Seniors in Canada
Is living abroad after retirement genuinely happy?
In December 2011, during the pause on applications for Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) immigration, the Super Visa for parents and grandparents of the Canadian citizens and permanent residents was introduced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC), with the purpose of supporting family reunification. The Super Visa could be valid for up to 10 years and has significantly facilitated the process for Canadians to invite their parents/grandparents to live in Canada. This time, CRAS (Canada) zooms in on Canadian Chinese and their parents/grandparents who have settled down in Canada: What do their lives look like on a daily basis? Have they enjoyed their stay since the first arrival here? In order to further interpret the topic of “living abroad”, which has been one of the focus points in Chinese community, CRAS (Canada) surveyed these senior visitors/immigrants and the results may surprise you.
Read moreToronto vs. Shanghai: How Chinese Parents Manage Their Kids' Extra-Curriculum
A recent study shows no matter where you live, Toronto or Shanghai, more than 90% of children under 12 years old participate any sorts of extra curriculum activities. Chinese parents are more or less the same even if the education system and philosophy is somewhat different in Canada and China.
Read moreIs Coffee “Your Cup of Tea”?
As the birth place of tea, China has been immersed in a tea culture for centuries. The start of reform and open policy 40 years ago brought Western culture to the Chinese people, and along brought coffee into their lives. While coffee has gained growing popularity among urban youths, tea has remained the staple drink for the masses. Is coffee replacing tea for those who leave China to settle overseas? Are young people still the main customer base for coffee?
Read more问卷|你的孩子要上多少课外班？
近日来，一篇名为《中产教育鄙视链：绝不让娃和没英文名的孩子同读》的文章刷遍朋友圈。对教育的忧虑，与养老、买房并列我国职业人士肩负的三座大山。这座教育的大山，是否只存在于中国呢？加拿大的华人们是否也有这样的忧虑呢？您身边的市场研究专家们正在调查
Read more咖啡是你的‘那杯茶’吗？
中国是茶的故乡，茶文化历史久远。改革开放以来，西风东渐，咖啡也伴随西方文明走进百姓的生活， 但绝大多数还是以饮茶为主，咖啡仅在城市的年轻人中间比较流行。中国人在移民海外之后饮茶的习惯是不是被咖啡取代，年轻人是否还是咖啡消费的主体？
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