2008
Events
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March 1st,
2008 JOB FAIR 2008
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JOB FAIR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & STUDENTS
INTEREST IN CAREERS ABROAD
JOB FAIR IN VICTORIA
Location: University of Victoria
Time: March 1st, 2008 (Sat) 11:00 ~ 15:00
JC-COC Victoria Branch / UVIC Career Club
On March 1st, The Victoria Job Fair was held at The University of
Victoria. The event was hosted by the JC-COC Victoria Branch and
UVIC Career Club. A large number of Japanese International Students
studying in Canada as well as other International students participated in
the event.
This event was geared to not only
Japanese students preparing to return to Japan to pursue their careers but
also those students interested in remaining in Canada to pursue a career
locally. The event was met with warm responses from the participants
and many found the information presented useful and relevant. The
event was divided into two sections; the first being focused on visa and
immigration information for those interested in staying in Canada and the
second being focused to those Japanese students looking to find and pursue
a career in Japan.
The first half of the Job Fair
hosted speeches from the inspiration Burquitlam MLA Mr. Harry Bloy, ABIC
Immigration Director Terry Kin (Immigration/Visa), BC Provincial Nominee
Program Director Ms. Eileen Luni (Immigration Information), University of
Victoria Co-Op Education Program Director (UVIC Co-Op Program
Information).
After the English presentations
made in the first half of the event the second half was conducted in
Japanese. The first speaker, Director of Jinsai Canada spoke on
issues surrounding how to effectively find a career back in Japan as well
as how best to highlight the students experiences in Canada. The
speaker proved to be a great hit with all of the participants with his
effective and to the point presentation.
Ms. Shihori-Scott Moncrieff, Life
Coach, spoke to students on often problematic issues for International
students including how to build and retain a healthy self-esteem and how
to avoid the issue of identity crises among International Students who
study abroad for extended periods of time.
Our last speaker who flew all the way from Tokyo to be with us this
day was Mr. Nomura, representative from Mainavi. He spoke on a
variety of issues including how students can prepare for careers in Japan
and current trends in Japan.
The day came to an end with a question and answer period. The
participants noted that the Job Fair is an invaluable references and
guidance to international students. Sponsor booths at the fair
offered a drink refreshments, salon care and a variety of other
refreshments throughout the fair.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous
speakers and sponsors for all of their time and support.
Report: The JC-COC; Atusko Umeki
Speakers
- ABIC Immigration
- Ministry of Economic Development
- UVIC Coop Education Program
- Jinzai Canada
- Shihori Scott-Moncrieff
- Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy
- Mainichi Communications
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Sponsors
- Pacific Western Brewing Co.Ltd
- Fujiya Victoria
- Triple M Housing Ltd.
- deco de mode, Victoria
- Gj Hair Studio, Victoria
- TM3 Hair Studio, Victoria
- Sushi Plus Restaurant, Victoria
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February 28th,
2008 REAL ESTATE SEMINAR 2008
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FIRST ANNUAL JC-COC REAL ESTATE SEMINAR
Location: JTB International Richmond
Time: February 28th (Thurs) 6:15pm ~ 8:00pm
To address various issues
surrounding the hot Real Estate Market in the Metro Vancouver, The
JC-COC held a Real Estate Seminar on February 28th. The
seminar was held at JTB International in Richmond, with a robust
turn out of around 40 member and non-member participants. It
proved a great opportunity to keep up with an array of Real Estate
topics from a spectrum of specialists in the field.
Presenters:
JC-COC Chairman/Lawyer:
Gary Matson (Remedios & Co.)
Mortgage Specialist: Heidi Hamano (The Mortgage Group)
Real Estate Agent: Matt Kadioglu (Multiple Realty)
Real Estate Agent: Joji Murakami (Sutton Group-West Coast
Realty)
Real Estate Agnet: Yori Nakatani (Oak West Realty Ltd.)
With Gary Matson, JC-COC
President, as MC for the event, the five speakers presented the
following relevant topics.
Tips on Expenses Relating
to Purchasing and The Contract of Purchase & Sale
Gary Matson focused on the important aspects of the Contract of
Purchase and Sale in a real estate transaction and what to look out
for and prepare for upon completion of a purchase and sale.
The Role of The Mortgage Broker
Mortgage specialist Heidi Hamano described the role and benefits of
using a mortgage specialist when determining financing. Mortgage
specialists can provide a wider variety of products at no cost to the
Buyer.
Municipal Regulations & Planning and Its Effect on Real
Estate
Matt Kadioglu spoke on how governmental regulations & planning
can affect the value of real estate, while providing applicable
examples from the Metro Vancouver area.
Real Estate Market Outlook
Building upon past experience and statistics, Joji Murakami gave a
presentation on which direction our local market is headed for.
Break Down of Investing in Real Estate
Yori Nakatani presented the basic types of real estate investments
and investor profiles using actual examples from past sales in Metro
Vancouver.
The seminar came to a close with
door prizes from our sponsors.
Sponsors: Vancouver Shinpo, Pacific Western Brewing, Gary
Matson, Matt Kadioglu, Joji Murakami, Yori Nakatani, Heidi Hamano
The JC-COC looks forward to
sponsoring many more seminars on relevant and practical topics for
all of our memebers.
Report: The JC-COC;
Heidi Hamano
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Presenters:
Gary J. Matson
REMEDIOS & COMPANY
BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS
Phone: (604)688-9337
Heidi Hamano
THE MORTGAGE GROUP
Web: www.hamanomortgages.com
Matt Kadioglu
Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway)
Joji Murakami
Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
Web(Japanese): www.jmurakami.com
Yori Nakatani
OAK WEST REALTY LTD.
Web: oakwest.net |
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February
22nd BC PROVINCIAL BUDGET PRESENTATION WITH GORDON CAMPBELL
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BC PROVINCIAL BUDGET
BC
PROVINCIAL BUDGET LUNCHEON
Location: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Time: February 22nd (Fri) 11:30 ~ 14:00
Hosted by The Burnaby Board of Trade with support from
The JC-COC
Pacific Western Brewing Co. Ltd. Sponsor
On February 22nd, the Premiers Luncheon on the Provincial Budget was held
at the Burnaby Hilton.
This prestigious event, hosted by
The Burnaby Board of Trade with support from The Japan-Canada Chamber of
Commerce welcomed turn out of roughly 300 people varying from BBOT
members, JC-COC members, members from the business community and members
from other Japanese business association (such as Konwakai, Kiyuukai).
The Provincial Budget, which was
released through the media earlier was outlined and commented on directly
by our Premier, Gordon Campbell. Campbell's thoughtful and
entertaining speech provided the participants to understand the budget in
a practical way through the premier's eyes and vision for our province.
This years budget put emphasis on
social services, the issues surrounding homelessness, areas relevant to
economic and cultural relationships with Asia, support for the arts and
health care. The budget calls for an increase in health care funding
from 9.36 billion in 2001 to 14.84 billion in 2008 and 16.54 billion by
2010. The province also lowered income tax rates from 21.3% in 2002
to 14.1% in 2008 for the average British Columbian. The increased
budgets in certain sectors and decrease in income taxes is balanced by the
implementation of a new Carbon Tax. The Carbon Tax will be applied
to industries and consumers that utilize Carbon Fuels, and will ultimately
be passed on to consumers. The final result of the increase in
funding, decrease in income tax and implementation will be measured on the
effect is has on British Columbia in the upcoming year.
The Premier's Luncheon proved to
be an invaluable event for all participants.
Report: JC-COC; Midori Seo
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