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Canada 2001 Census Reveals
The rich got richer in the '90s. Average income for the
wealthiest families rose to $186,000 in, up 15% from 1990.
Everyone else tread water. Median income for all Canadians
was $55,000 in 2000 up less than 1%.
The proportion of children living in low-income families
was virtually unchanged in the decade at 18 per cent.
Ontarians have the highest median income at $61,000. Newfoundlanders
have the lowest at $41,000.
Ottawa's median income of $69,500 is highest among cities,
followed by Oshawa ($68,800) and Windsor ($65,650).
43% of Canadians say they are Catholic, 29% Protestant.
The number of Canadian Muslims doubled in the decade
to 579,600, surpassing the number of Canadian Jews (330,000)
About 20,000 Canadians identified their religion as Jedi,
the warrior knights made popular by the Star Wars movies.
See also: Toronto Area Census finds 'Massive' poverty among
immigrants:
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/may/msg00034.html
In
Canada - It is not a "bribe" - It is a "Success Fee"
A prominent lobbyist has told a judicial inquiry that he
did not ask for a bribe in order to facilitate a computer
leasing deal with the
city.http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/may/msg00031.html
Jobless
rate climbs in Toronto.
In Toronto, the loss of 4,000 jobs pushed the city's unemployment
rate up half a point, to 7.7 per cent. The province lost
14,000 jobs in the health care and social assistance sector,
and another 12,000 in the accommodation and food services
sector. Statistics Canada said the entire provincial decline
in the accommodation and food sectors was concentrated among
Toronto's restaurant workers, due in part to the fallout
from SARS.
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/may/msg00024.html
Canadians
less satisfied with health care: Poll
Canadians with health problems are more likely than ailing
residents of four other countries to say the health-care
system has deteriorated and that they have had difficulty
getting a doctor or a hospital bed. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/may/msg00022.html
Goan
Overseas Association ~Toronto AGM Highlights
- President for 2001/2002, Oscar Furtado,
elected unopposed for 2003/2004
- Overall membership has increased from 937 members in 2001
to 994 in 2002
- The 10 social and sports events organized by the Asssociation
were all well attended and profitable.
- The Balance Sheet for 2002 shows total a total income
of $80K, and expenses of $10K, yielding a $70K excess of
revenue over expenses.
- The Treasurers report that "the building continues
to be a drag on our Associations financial position"
- The carrying costs for the 10 acre property at Kirby Road/Hwy
400 in the north of the GTA, are $450K for 2003
For information on the Association visit their web site
at: http://www.goatoronto.com
May
Queen Ball a Huge Success
Tim de Mello writes:
"An excellent fun exposure of the social side of Goan
Culture was displayed in the GTA.
The date: May 03. The venue: International Banquet Hall
at Kennedy/Hurontario.
Goa Amigos, a newly formed band, hosted the May Queen Ball
to "celebrate women in our city and community".
They more than lived up to their billing of "A wonderful
evening of non-stop dancing, Buffet Dinner, Snacks &
Cash Bar" with "Traditional Goan Music".
In my 28 years living in the GTA, I have to confess that
this is one of the best dances I have attended." See
complete article entitled "Goa Amigos and a Fun
Evening"at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Goanet2003/message/2828
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