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Benefits of Taking a Gap Year – by Dr Anil Khare, World’s Leading Career Counsellor

It is that time of the year when students are busy submitting their university applications. However, with an overwhelming amount of school work as an IB student, such as IA assignments, homework and deadlines, it’s not easy. Taking a “gap year” is a great way to ensure that you get enough time to apply for your desirable courses at the best universities of the world. What, waste a year? You may wonder. As long as you do not “waste” it fruitlessly, taking a gap year may just be beneficial for you not just in your academic life but in your ... Read more

Canada – Taking Action to Address Potential Barriers in Staffing:  Public Service Employment Act amendments receive Royal Assent

Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Too many Canadians continue to face bias, barriers, and discrimination based on their race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other factors. The Government of Canada has amended the Public Service Employment Act to address systemic barriers for equity-seeking groups in public service staffing. These amendments represent foundational work that will help departments take measures in their staffing actions to reduce barriers and encourage more inclusive recruitment practices.  Over the past several months, the Treasury Board Secretariat worked with employee networks, bargaining ... Read more