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Articles by Carolyn Heller

What Languages Does Canada Speak? A New Census Report
November 15, 2012 – 7:27 am | Comments Off on What Languages Does Canada Speak? A New Census Report
What Languages Does Canada Speak? A New Census Report

Twenty percent of Canada’s population, or nearly 6,630,000 people, speaks a language other than English or French at home, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada.

The most widely spoken languages include …

Quality and Cost of Life in the US versus Canada
November 12, 2012 – 6:29 am | Comments Off on Quality and Cost of Life in the US versus Canada
Quality and Cost of Life in the US versus Canada

Is it cheaper to live in the U.S. or Canada? And which country offers a better quality of life?

A recent Investopia post, U.S. Or Canada: Which Country Is Best To Call Home?, considered a …

New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada
November 8, 2012 – 6:49 am | Comments Off on New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada
New Opportunities for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Canada

There’s been lots of good news for Canadian entrepreneurs, particularly for immigrants and potential immigrants who want to start businesses in Canada or work in the country’s technology sector.

But immigration policies are in …

If Your Candidate Loses, Will You Move to Canada?
November 5, 2012 – 12:50 pm | Comments Off on If Your Candidate Loses, Will You Move to Canada?
If Your Candidate Loses, Will You Move to Canada?

Every four years, as the next US presidential election approaches, the speculation begins anew.

Will thousands of Americans move to Canada if their candidate loses?

In “At a Loss? There’s Always Canada,” the New York

Are You Smarter than a 10th Grader (about Canada)? Take this Quiz!
November 1, 2012 – 6:43 am | Comments Off on Are You Smarter than a 10th Grader (about Canada)? Take this Quiz!
Are You Smarter than a 10th Grader (about Canada)? Take this Quiz!

Do you know enough about Canadian history and government to pass the Canadian citizenship test?

Or are you (at least) smarter than the average Canadian 10th grader?

A group of Grade 10 students recently challenged …