為了幫助來自香港的新移民、回流人士或居民了解省選,做好參與加拿大地方選舉的準備 ,創新天移民服務協會聯同溫哥華公共圖書館及其他五個香港人組織:香港屋、溫哥華街 坊會、溫哥華香港協進會、公民協進會及港伴,於9月9日在溫哥華公共圖書館聯合主辦 了一場名為「『由住』及興:省選關我乜事?」(即:省選與我何干)的講座。 活動內容介紹了省政府的結構與職責、投票的重要性,以及省選對省民日常生活的影響。 與此同時,嘉賓們分享了他們移民加拿大後,行使自身「話事權」(決策權),積極參與 投票的經歷和體會。 參與講座的嘉賓包括卑詩大學社會工作系教授殷妙仲(Dr. Miu Chung Yan)、公共事務 評論員余松斌(Michael Yue),以及香港屋成員Heiky Kwan。 嘉賓們結合自身經驗,就如何尋找省選中與自己息息相關的議題或社會現象、如何了解和 認識不同政黨的政策取向,以及根據哪些要素決定投票給某個候選人或政黨等,分享了他 們的看法。此外,他們也對尚未獲得投票資格的觀眾提出了一些建議。 在最後的互動環節中,嘉賓們現場回答了觀眾的提問,並介紹了即便是尚無投票權的香港 移民,也可以通過多種方式表達個人或香港社群對政府政策的看法及對執政問題的意見, 以引起政府對自身族群的關注。 這場活動採用現場參與與網絡直播同步進行的形式。考慮到部分香港新移民可能面臨語言 障礙,主辦方特別安排全程以粵語進行。 圖書館活動現場座無虛席,參與者包括新移民、居民以及曾參與過投票的公民。本次合作 的香港人社團計劃接下來分別舉辦不同活動,進一步推動新移民關注本地及加拿大政治事 務。
To help new immigrants, returning residents, or those from Hong Kong better
understand provincial elections and prepare to participate in local elections in Canada,
the Innovative Immigrant Services Association, in collaboration with the Vancouver
Public Library and five Hong Kong organizations—Hong Kong House, Vancouver
Neighbourhood Association, Vancouver Hong Kong Forum, Civic Education Society,
and Hong Kong Partners—jointly hosted a seminar titled “By Living and Thriving: What
Does the Provincial Election Have to Do with Me?” on September 9 at the Vancouver
Public Library.
The seminar introduced the structure and responsibilities of the provincial government,
the importance of voting, and the impact of provincial elections on the daily lives of
residents. Guest speakers also shared their experiences and insights about exercising
their “voice and decision-making power” by actively participating in voting after
immigrating to Canada.
The guest speakers included Dr. Miu Chung Yan, a professor at the School of Social
Work at the University of British Columbia, public affairs commentator Michael Yue, and
Heiky Kwan, a member of Hong Kong House.
Drawing from their own experiences, the speakers shared their perspectives on how to
identify election issues or social phenomena that are closely related to oneself,
understand the policies and orientations of different political parties, and decide which
candidate or party to vote for based on specific factors. They also offered advice to
attendees who have not yet obtained voting rights.
During the interactive session, the speakers answered audience questions and
highlighted ways in which Hong Kong immigrants, regardless of their voting eligibility,
can express their views on government policies and raise concerns about issues
affecting their communities. This, in turn, helps to draw government attention to their
demographic group.
The event was conducted both in person and via live online streaming. Considering the
potential language barriers faced by some Hong Kong immigrants, the organizers
ensured that the entire seminar was delivered in Cantonese.
The library venue was packed, with attendees including new immigrants, residents, and
citizens who had previously participated in voting. The collaborating Hong Kong
organizations also plan to host various other events to encourage new immigrants to
pay closer attention to local and Canadian politics.
Reference:
Media report
https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/24/9/11/n14328188.htm
Registration: Please click to fill out the form.
創新天移民服務協會
(註冊慈善機構),
公民協進會 (自1991 成立非牟利團體)
合辦,安加財稅協辦
有關轉移香港MPF 到加拿大講座
如何:
1. 得到較低稅款提取MPF?
2. 避免海外資產陷阱?
3. 了解免稅及保障戶口政府福利?
For transferring Hong Kong MPF to Canada, how to:
1. Get lower taxes to withdraw MPF?
2. Avoid overseas asset traps?
3. Know about tax exemption and protection account government benefits?
Date July 8, 2023
Time: 11:00am -12:30pm
Location: 410 - 6388 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
( near Brighouse skytrain station, Canada Line)
節目主持: 董達成 Ken Tung
嘉賓講者:Tim Lau劉覺偉,
CEA CLU CFP TOT 12+
( 唯一擁有全部企業及遺產策劃師資格)
講座用廣東話進行,加英語補充,包括現場問答時間。
Lectures will be conducted in Cantonese with supplementary English, including question and answer time.
現場抽獎: TransLink 送出紀念品。
Lucky Draw: TransLink souvenirs.
報名:請按入填寫表格. 名額有限。
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Co-organized by Civic Education Society and Novasky Immigrant Services Society
Community Leaders Forum to present local leaders’ successful experiences and share their visions for community leadership in Canada.
The leadership program aims to provide perspectives from frontline workers to executives, understanding their strategies and ideas/visions development. We welcome the recent Hong Kong Returnees, Newcomers, and Students; we share our experiences and stories. Together, we engage the community to better understand Canadian values in order to become an active citizen.
Grand Opening 4 March, 2023, followed by consecutive Saturdays