Living Abroad in Canada

Moving to Ottawa? Relocation resources for Canada’s “cool capital”

Carolyn B. Heller — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:11 +0000

If you’re relocating to Ottawa, we’ve got some resources for you.

We’ve updated our Living Abroad in Canada: Ottawa page with a list of resources about Ottawa jobs, real estate, schools, and more.

And if…

To find happiness, come to Montreal

Carolyn B. Heller — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:04:39 +0000

Looking for happiness? Lonely Planet says, “Come to Montreal.”

The Australia-based travel guide company recently published a list of the World’s 10 Happiest Places, and the city of Montreal — described as “clean, welcoming and…

Canadians rank among world’s most educated

Carolyn B. Heller — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:56:15 +0000

Do more smart people live in Canada?

At least some of the world’s most educated people do.

According to a recent report from the College Board, Canadians between the ages of…

Need a job? Come to Canada

Carolyn B. Heller — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:35:10 +0000

Canada has been getting a lot of love from the U.S. media lately. As the U.S. economy continues to flounder, the American press is saying, “Go North!”

Stubbornly high unemployment rates got you down? Not…

What’s new in Vancouver real estate?

Carolyn B. Heller — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:52:05 +0000

Planning a house-hunting trip to Vancouver? Many potential buyers from China are, too:

Mainland Chinese interest in Metro Vancouver property is so strong that it’s fuelling a market for real estate tourism, with groups of…

What the new Harmonized Sales Tax means to you

Carolyn B. Heller — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:29:03 +0000

If you’re living in, or moving to, British Columbia or Ontario, you need to know about the new Harmonized Sales Tax, or HST.

This new tax is scheduled to take effect in B.C. and Ontario…

Where is the world’s top eco-city?

Carolyn B. Heller — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:16:34 +0000

Looking for the most eco-friendly city in the world?

Hint #1: It’s in Canada.

Hint #2: It’s not where you might expect.

According to Mercer’s 2010 Quality of Living survey, which ranked cities worldwide on…

Happy Victoria Day!

Carolyn B. Heller — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:54:18 +0000

It’s Victoria Day here in Canada today.

For most Canadians, the holiday is the unofficial start of summer, with barbecues, beach picnics, or weekends at the lake (at least if the weather cooperates).

But the…

Buying a house? Canada’s 6 cheapest cities

Carolyn B. Heller — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:40:07 +0000

Forbes recently ranked The Cheapest Canadian Cities To Buy A House, and the winner?

It’s certainly not Vancouver, which posted the largest price increase of Canada’s major markets in the first quarter of 2010.

And…

500,000 new residents came to Canada in 2009

Carolyn B. Heller — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:48:51 +0000

If you’re new to Canada or if you’re thinking of settling here, you’re not alone.

More than half a million newcomers – permanent residents, temporary workers, and foreign students – came to live in Canada…