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How to apply for Canadian citizenship
November 20, 2009 – 7:10 am | One Comment
How to apply for Canadian citizenship

So you’ve been in Canada for a while, and you’re now planning to apply for Canadian citizenship. Here’s how:

1. Confirm that you’re eligible to apply.

You must be at least 18 years …

Canada targets skilled workers from the U.S.
November 13, 2009 – 7:25 am | Comments Off on Canada targets skilled workers from the U.S.
Canada targets skilled workers from the U.S.

Is Canada “stealing talent from Uncle Sam?“

According to a recent Maclean’s article:

Each year, a wave of foreign-born employees in the U.S. exhausts the sixth and final year of work visas known as H-1Bs—documents …

American expat profile: Dayton Boots CEO Stephen Encarnacao
September 28, 2009 – 7:46 am | Comments Off on American expat profile: Dayton Boots CEO Stephen Encarnacao
American expat profile: Dayton Boots CEO Stephen Encarnacao

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Stephen Encarnacao relocated to Vancouver when he took the helm of Dayton Boots, which has been making classic (and now trendy) footwear in Vancouver since the 1940s. The company’s small …

Canada redesigns the permanent resident card
August 31, 2009 – 7:26 am | Comments Off on Canada redesigns the permanent resident card
Canada redesigns the permanent resident card

Canada has redesigned its permanent resident card, the wallet-sized plastic card that provides proof of permanent resident status.

According to an announcement from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the card was redesigned to add several …

Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada
August 28, 2009 – 7:30 am | Comments Off on Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada
Transitions Abroad reviews Living Abroad in Canada

Transitions Abroad magazine has reviewed my book, Living Abroad in Canada!

And they recommend it:

For anyone interested in living in Canada, “Living Abroad in Canada” is a well-researched and practical companion