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| Regions | Provinces/ Territories | Counties |
| Atlantic | Newfoundland & Labrador Total | 10 18 15 3 (46) |
| | Total | 99 50 (149) |
| The Prairie/ Plains | Total | 23 19 18 (60) |
| The West Coast | | 28 |
| The North | Total | 1 2 3 (6) |
| 5 Regions | 10 Provinces + 3 Territories | 289 counties |
 | The Greater Toronto Area is home to three universities, an art college and four community colleges — and a host of private educational institutions. Whether you're into computer science, business adminstration, interior design, journalism or multi-media arts - there is a place for all folks! |
University of Toronto
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto (U of T) is Canada's largest university, granting both undergraduate and graduate degrees. It has an operating budget of $930 million, assets of over $2 billion, three principal campuses, 11,807 full and part-time employees and over 70,000 students. Additionally, just under ten per cent of the student population consists of international students. U of T offers a full range of courses in the humanities and the social and physical sciences, as well as professional programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, architecture, nursing, social work and teaching.
York University
Founded in 1959, York University is Canada's third-largest university. It has approximately 7,000 faculty members and staff. Around 50,000 students pursue full or part-time degree studies on the York campus in the northwestern part of the Toronto Region or at Glendon College, Ontario's bilingual liberal arts institution located in downtown Toronto.
Ryerson University
Ryerson University, Canada's only polytechnic university, is home to more than 16,000 full-time students. Thirty-six programs are offered through the Faculties of Arts, Applied Arts, Business, Community Services, Engineering and Applied Science. Of particular note are its journalism, multi-media arts and business programs.
Ontario College of Art and Design
The Ontario College of Art and Design is devoted to the education of professional artists and designers. Its specialized programs include illustration, advertising design, interior design, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, print making and industrial design.
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Community colleges, known more formally as "Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology," provide training in a wide range of practical and technical skills. Programs are planned in co-operation with industry to provide maximum employment opportunities. The four community colleges in the Toronto Region are Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber College and Seneca College. In particular computer-based programs and business and professional services are their focus.
Source: http://www.toronto.ca/quality_of_life/universities_colleges.htm#1| Here's a list of universities for those thinking of studying overseas in Canada. Be sure to find out which universities are in Toronto. Just a tip: Toronto is where the action is! ;p
1. University of Toronto -http://www.utoronto.ca/ This age-old institution has a rep for turning out Canada's bigwigs. Chk this out! They even have a social club (https://ulife.utoronto) to connect Singaporeans & Malaysians - creating a home away from home as they say. In short, if you miss your Hainanese Chicken Rice or Laksa, you may be able to find someone who can cook them? Yes? If so, Please count me in! And if you wanna talk to someone about life, school etc. you could also do so via facebook specially created for M'sian & S'porean in U of Toronto (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2201866607) 2. Ryerson University - http://www.ryerson.ca/home_nf.html For those who refuse to trade their guitar in for a degree in accounting, this school pour les artistes is for you. Earn a degree in various forms of art, like fashion design and photography. 3. University of Waterloo - http://uwaterloo.ca/Engineers, mathematicians and scientists alike swear by this institution. Oh, and other programmes are offered as well. 4. University of British Columbia (UBC) - http://www.ubc.ca/Alright; show of hands: who doesn't want to attend a school that's located mere kilometres from the Pacific and the Rockies? 5. York University - http://www.yorku.ca/web/index.htmThis school is home to many of Canada's most noted faculties; Osgoode Hall Law School and (the) Schulich School of Business among them. 6. McGill University. Never mind the education, this school should offer a course titled "Keeping up with Parisian Trends: shopping the streets of Canada's fashion capital". 7. Queen's University-http://www.queensu.ca/ Where all class presidents go to congregate and educate. 8. University of Western Ontario - http://www.uwo.ca/Besides being a noted drinking school, this institution takes its hallowed halls very seriously. 9. Mount Allison University - http://www.mta.ca/This institution constantly receives accolades for being a research university. 10. St. Francis Xavier University. - http://www.stfx.ca/Once again, this small Nova Scotia university made it to the top of Maclean's list of the Top Canadian Universities (primarily undergrad category). |
Why did you choose to study in
My parents felt that where I was from, education was not available after O levels. Secondly, they wanted a place where someone could "watch" over me i.e relatives. I really think too much about where to study as it was my "first" overseas trip.
What inspires you to return to
After going there during 2 STMs, there was a deep desire to share the love of Christ to those over there. There are alot of broken families there and the concerns are very real..from owning a house, taking care of kids, drug abuse, family abuse, etc etc. They really need God in their lives to make them complete again.
What is one thing that you can never experience
1. The four seasons. Being snowed out during winter...and thus no school. Black ice - and sliding cars.
2. Ice Hockey - any person ought to watch this sport at least once in their live in the rink
3. The cultural interchange - It's very rich there with so many different cultures and races to intermingle and communicate. It makes the experience richer and helps us to understand other cultures and indirectly helps in our outreach.
There are other universities in
What can studying overseas offer that studying locally cannot?
1. Real Cultural exchange. You get to meet the people there in their own culture and intermingle.
2. You get to understand their systems, and thus enable u to interact better in a Caucasian society.
1. What motivated/inspired you to join the pioneering work in Toronto?
We are willing to go to any developed country as we think that our giftings together are able to serve the needs of the people. Since Toronto is a country that is open for exploration under Hope Singapore, we signed on! David has a burden to reach out to people through apologetics. Sharon loves the arts and meeting people from all walks of life.
2. What is your greatest challenge in relocating to North America?
Relocating to anywhere requires change of mindset, adaptation to the culture, norms and even unknowns. Although at this point, we are unable to pinpoint specific challenges. However, some of what we think might require adjustments are financial planning as well as management of family with young kids without a helper. Of course, being away from family members would also require some getting used to as well.
3. How are you preparing yourself for missions?
There are many facets to missions that we need to learn about, particularly about the country, culture, people group and needs area. Both David & I are avid learners and we believe in continuously upgrading ourselves wherever we are. As our heart is willing, the Lord leads. Sharon is looking forward to complete her keyboard training in worship while David is currently into his final years of Master of Ministerial Study.
We are still looking out for opportunities where we can learn cross-cultural mission, team dynamics and other aspects of doing missions.
Learning never stops, serving God is a mission. We look for opportunities to serve where we are, be it now or in the future; making a difference as a Stay-at-home-mom (SAHM), in the marketplace, helping out in our neighbourhood, or to fill a need in the church. We are willing for God to mould us and strengthen our faith.
4. What do you look forward most in going for missions?
It will be a place of unfamiliarity where even the most mundane things in life will be different. It will be a humbling experience to start. Yet, our hearts are pounding for the adventure that God is opening up for us. We have waited several years for this. Finally, getting connected with the people we are reaching out to and seeing people grow and church mature will be the high point.
Richard and Yuet Mei Yeoh recently shared how they came about making one of the biggest decisions in their lives. They are the parents of Isaac aged 7 & Isaiah aged 3.
1) What motivated us to pioneer in Toronto?
It was in Hope Singapore that we first heard of the Great Commission (GC). Over the years, we have personally experienced the truth and power of this commandment. Doing mission in an inter-cultural setting is, to us, a continuation of obeying God’s call in our lives. We believe Canada has not fully experienced the GC yet, and is in need of God badly. On a more personal side, we look forward to a new and different perspective of serving God. Singapore is considered “done” and we figure we need to move on to greater things that God has for us and our family (Jer 29:11).
2) What are our greatest challenges in relocating to North America?
Financial stability has to top the list. We do not much savings to start with. And we have 2 young boys and our aging parents to take care of. Searching for a job without Canadian work experience will be a big challenge. Secondly, our parents object to us relocating to a foreign land. “Why become second class citizens?” they queried. Although Richard’s parents and Yuet Mei’s mom are Christians, it has not been smooth sailing so far whenever this topic is brought up.
3) How are we preparing to go overseas?
Richard is communicating with Reno/Sharon (who are in Toronto already) on a regular basis to understand ministry in Toronto better. He has just returned from an extension trip to Toronto. He is planning to enrol in courses on inter-cultural church planting. Yuet Mei has just completed her driving refresher course and is now driving. This is to facilitate mobility in Toronto in the near future. Next, we plan to storm the library to inform ourselves on whatever we can get hold on about Canada - its people, culture, history and mission works. We have also been communicating with Yuet Mei’s aunt (who has lived in Toronto for over 30 years) to help us in our research. Along with our 2 boys, we have been praying for our relocation plans and the work in Toronto since early 2008.
4) What do we look forward to as we serve in overseas missions?
We look forward to more family time together. In time-crunch Singapore, we find it increasingly hard to balance ministry, work and family. Work and children’s education take a large part of our time and effort here. It is easy to become “self-absorbed Christians” which we are mindful of. We yearn for the day where we serve God together as a family and contributing to the GC in a significant way. We want to make our lives count.
1. What motivated/inspired you to join the pioneering work in Toronto?
It is to obey God’s greatest command. Firstly, it was a hands-on-the-ground with the se ed church in Toronto via a mission trip, interacting with the existing members, and also getting a feel of the culture and the needs of the residents. There are many people who struggle with daily living even in the developed city like Toronto. Christians are to be the light of the world, and my family would want to be a lamp that God uses in this city. Everyone needs hope and only through Jesus can true everlasting hope be found.
2. What is your greatest challenge in relocating to North America?
It is to make a living. It is acclimatizing our three kids, my wife and my self to a new culture, different lifestyle, and other changes required in the new place. It is understanding local culture, expectations and working within their system which is much different from that in Singapore.
3. How are you preparing yourself for missions?
While waiting for Permanent Residence Status, we are getting updates on Canadian political, job market, cultural changes from websites. We are keeping our financial commitments low while in Singapore. We meet regularly with the other two couples (Richard/Yuet Mei & David/Sharon) in Singapore who are going to Toronto. Also we are seeking through contacts in Toronto and seeking God for wisdom in the area of starting a business.
4. What do you look forward most in going for missions?
It is to meet the needs of people. It is to see God work his miracles victoriously through the lives of believers. It is also the challenge of being a hands-on tentmaker in the mission field.
Once primarily a British and Protestant city, immigration has played a dynamic role in the changing face of
Based on the last
At the same time, the number of
Source:
The top most popular language being spoken are:
English: 88.79%
French: 2.31%
Chinese, not other wise specified: 1.40%
Population (
5.1 million
Employment (as of April 2004)
Labour Force 2.9 million
Unemployment rate 7.4%
Employment Rate 64.2%
Activities
People at
Other activities include bicycle riding and in-line skating. There are trails that lead up to great lakes and breathtaking views.
Source: Lonely Planet
