The Dominican peso is the official currency of the Dominican Republic. The banks are phasing out "defaced money". Do not accept any pesos that have been written on, you will not be able to use it. Both Canadian and U.S. cash and traveller's cheques can be changed at hotels and currency exchanges for Dominican pesos. It is sometimes easier to exchange U.S. traveller's cheques. (When cashing traveller's cheques, make sure you take your passport or I.D. with you). At the present time (Feb.

Of course! We live there, too! Our payment processor, PayPal, now accepts US dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, and Yen. When you click on the "Proceed To Checkout" button in the PayPal popup window, you will go to the Payment Details page, and there you can choose your currency of choice. If you would prefer to use your Canadian dollars directly, just phone us at 1-250-890-3668 and we will tell you the Canadian prices, and delivery and payment options.

When ordering by credit card, Canadian Dollars will be converted automatically to U.S. Dollars by your financial institution. When writing a check, please review the current exchange rate. Please convert $1 U.S. to $1.25 Canadian. This is an estimate, but the actual exchange may be slightly more or less. For example: 178 address labels are $27.95 U.S. or $34.95 Canadian, plus postage.

If you are carrying more than CDN $10,000, tell a Canadian official when you arrive in Canada. If you do not tell an official you may be fined or put in prison. These funds could be in the form of: negotiable instruments in bearer form (for example: bankers' drafts, cheques, travelers' cheques, money orders.)

For a family of four, the settlement funds required to be brought in are C$18,895. For a single applicant, the funds required are $10,168. Settlement funds required do change over time, so be sure to check the latest figures at www.cic.gc.ca.

To buy Canadian wines, your best bet is to contact the winery directly for shipping possibilities. There are many restrictions but it could be possible. The winery may have a representative where you live, or at least in your country, which may be easier for shipping. I have a list of Links to Canadian wineries on my web site that you may find helpful. This article on wine and food matching may help with some general guidelines.

It is suggested that you bring US$100 for transportation, emergencies, and extras upon arrival. Depending on how long you plan to stay, you may need more money for expenses.

We did not raise the price when we added the Canadian questions, so you are not paying more. We assume that most people will use only one set and ignore the others. However, feel free to use the exams for both countries if you wish. You can switch countries using the links at the bottom of the Choose topics screen.

The following settlement fund requirements apply to those applying for Permanent Residence in Canada in the Independent/Skilled Worker Class: Please take note of the fact that we do not accept cases of individuals whose cases are already in progress and who are encountering difficulties with the processing of their Applications for Permanent Residence in Canada.

Cash and credit cards are the most widely accepted forms of payment here. For immediate spending money, we recommend that you bring some Canadian money (which can also be purchased at the airport). You can also bring Traveler's cheques, which can be exchanged at banks or money exchange offices.

We can't give you the client. We're uninterested in becoming the first people to be prosecuted under the new Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Sorry.

Some hotel employers have dedicated housing for hotel staff. This is usually the case when the hotel is located in a National or Provincial Park such as Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper Alberta. In other locations the employer will work with Recruitment Solutions to arrange suitable accommodation in a variety of settings such as a room within the hotel complex or a room with a local family. In the event you are offered accommodation with a family you will be offered a separate bedroom.

Yes, the program continues in Canada. Canadians will continue to be able to earn eBay Anything Points. For more information, go to http://pages.ebay.ca/anythingpoints/index Copyright ? 1995-2007 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

While this is going to be a major transition in your life, when you arrive in Canada, you must show that you have sufficient fund as you settle and that you will not be a liability to the government of Canada while adjusting to the new environment and finding a suitable accommodation and job placement. The amount that you must bring depends on the number of family members and dependants you have. An individual should have at least CND$ 9,000.00 and extra CND$ 2,000.

You may bring your possessions with you into Canada. You may be charged a customs tax for items which have a resellable value (computers etc..) and you will have to pay a tax and registration fee if you plan on bringing your car. Otherwise you should contact CIC Customs for more information.

Although many prices are listed in US Dollars or Euros (including on this website), the only currency accepted in Russia is the Russian Rouble. The Rouble cannot currently be purchased outside Russia, so we recommend bringing cash cards/credit cards to withdraw money from ATMs (which are common in major cities).