Childcare – One of the biggest concerns for young families in Canada Canadian families are sliding into a childcare crevasse. From Victoria to Halifax, dual income families are scrambling to find childcare that suits their hectic schedules and doesn’t break the bank. With the exception of Quebec, there are no provincial or federal childcare options or (more…)
What does it take to be a good Host Family? Is your family missing the mark or have you gone through multiple Au Pairs who weren’t happy? Assuming you did a great job recruiting and selecting your Au Pair, it may be necessary to reflect inward and analyze your actions and/or inactions to determine if your are responsible (more…)
We have had many inquiries over the past few weeks from families living in rural areas of Canada wondering about the Au Pair experience and whether there are Au Pairs who would want to be hosted in non-urban locations. We thought we would address this and put the “myth” to bed that all Au Pairs would (more…)
At Canadian Au Pair Solutions we believe in being smart about hosting an Au Pair and doing everything “by the book.” This means making sure your Au Pair has the appropriate Visa to work in Canada, registering as an employer, submitting payroll remittances, following the labor standards of your province and adhering by provincial legislation (more…)