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More American expats give up their citizenship
April 28, 2010 – 7:15 am | 7 Comments
More American expats give up their citizenship

From the New York Times:

Amid mounting frustration over taxation and banking problems, small but growing numbers of overseas Americans are taking the weighty step of renouncing their citizenship.

Why? “…Frustrations over

New to Toronto? Here’s your first stop
April 21, 2010 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on New to Toronto? Here’s your first stop
New to Toronto? Here’s your first stop

If you’re thinking of immigrating to Toronto, or if you’ve recently arrived, a great resource is the City of Toronto Immigration & Settlement Portal.

It can help you with questions large and …

Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration
April 7, 2010 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration
Everything you need to know about Quebec immigration

Planning to settle in Quebec?

Quebec’s immigration ministry — known as the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles (MICC) — offers a free guide for newcomers and potential immigrants: Learning about Québec.…

Considering immigration to Canada? You’re not alone…
March 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on Considering immigration to Canada? You’re not alone…
Considering immigration to Canada? You’re not alone…

Newcomers continue to flock to Canada, and the Canadian population is growing increasingly diverse.

That’s according to a new report from Statistics Canada, which projects that by 2031, at least 25% of Canada’s population

At 2010 Olympics, learn about life in Canada
February 12, 2010 – 6:30 am | Comments Off on At 2010 Olympics, learn about life in Canada
At 2010 Olympics, learn about life in Canada

If you’ll be visiting Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Games, you can use this opportunity to learn more about living and working in many different parts of Canada.

How?

Visit the “houses” that many